By Vinson F. Concepcion
MALOLOS CITY (PIA) — About 500 residents of Pandi, Bulacan benefited from the Cash-for-Training and Cash-for-Work of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under the Project LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) at BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished).
The beneficiaries, who each received P10,000, underwent a 20-day comprehensive training covering disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, alongside practical skills such as rainwater harvesting, gardening, vermicomposting, and hydroponics.
Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office Project LAWA at BINHI focal person Reneil Agustin said the initiative symbolizes the government’s commitment to nurturing and sustaining efforts that ensure long-term solutions to reduce hunger and poverty in vulnerable communities.
“This is designed to address water and food challenges in communities that were affected by El Niño and other climatic disasters,” Agustin added.
The project provided temporary employment and reliable source of food for the town.
“Participants can use the skills they gain to not only enhance their livelihood but also to improve their agricultural practices,” Agustin pressed.
Meanwhile, Mayor Enrico Roque expressed his heartfelt gratitude to DSWD and Secretary Rex Gatchalian for their steadfast support and care for the citizens of Pandi.
“We will continue to unite and take action against the effects of climate change—for the environment and livelihood,” he stated. (CLJD/VFC, PIA Region 3-Bulacan)
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