DSWD-Sustainable Livelihood Program-DIPOLOG cluster

13/10/2026

Partners in Empowerment, Hand in Hand toward Progress! 🤝

Last September 23, 2026, a meaningful partnership was forged as the DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Dipolog Cluster and Jose Rizal Memorial State University – Dipolog Campus specifically Pinoypreneur Academy officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement!🎓💼

Together, we join forces to deliver complementary livelihood interventions and capacity-building activities — turning dreams into sustainable livelihoods and aspiring entrepreneurs into successful business owners.

Grateful for this strong alliance! When government and academe collaborate, more lives are empowered, and more communities thrive.

The DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program and JRMSU Dipolog Campus formally sealed their partnership through the Pinoypreneur Academy! 🎓

Together, we will provide livelihood interventions and capacity-building training — empowering SLP Program participants to become self-reliant and resilient entrepreneurs.

More than just an agreement — it’s a commitment to a better future. 💛

30/09/2026

17/09/2026

Empowering lives, growing communities! 🤝🌾

Today marks a meaningful milestone as we, The DSWD-Sustainable Livelihood Program-DIPOLOG cluster conduct the Ceremonial Turn-over of the Sustainable Livelihood Project to Patagan IP’s SLPA focused on the Buy and Sell of Agricultural and Other Products, with a total funding amount of ₱570,000.

The association compose of 20 members all are Indigenous People from Barangay Patagan, Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte.

This initiative aims to boost local economy, support farmers and entrepreneurs, and provide sustainable income opportunities for our beneficiaries. Together, we build a stronger, self-reliant community.

16/09/2026

The DSWD-Sustainable Livelihood Program-DIPOLOG cluster celebrated the Ceremonial Turn-over of the additional grant incentive in the form of Project Development and Advancement Grant (PDAG) to establish additional livelihood project for those SLP Associations passed the criteria, and Bagacay Lucky Star SLPA with their perseverance and dedication met the criteria.

The association received additional Php 300,000.00 for their General Merchandise business since the original enterprise is Agricultural Products.

The activity was participated by the MSWDO Sibutad in the person of Sir Morvic Ageas, BLGU Bagacay and partner agency- from DTI Sir Kevin Labadlabad.

08/09/2026

14/07/2026

It was a joyous and lovely day for the Northpin SLPA members which celebrated the grand opening of their SLP project - Meat Shop last July 08,2026 situated at the heart of Poblacion North, Pinan, Zamboanga del Norte.

The association is composed of 30 members with the given grant amounting Php 900,000.00. The SLPA members are coming from the Pinan Cooperative- a special case referral by our very own former Usec Camilo Gudmalin since he looked on the welfare of the cooperative members affected by the cooperative situation (losses), but despite of all the challenges experienced by cooperative members they were positive and hopeful that through the Livelihood assistance from the Sustainable Livelihood Program might help them to recover.

The opening and ceremonial turn-over were attended by the respective guests- Hon. Rommel Gudmalin, Municipal Mayor, Sir Camilo Gudmalin former DSWD Usec and now Commissioner on National Senior Citizen Commission, respective Barangay Captain of Poblacion North, MSWDO Staff, SLP PDOs and SLPA members as well as some cooperative members.

The program ended with the closing remarks from the active assigned Implementing PDO Mr. Michael S. Gorgolon. He sincerely appreciated and extended his unwavering gratitude to all partners in implementation especially the Local Government Unit of Pinan headed by Mayor Gudmalin for always supporting the Sustainable Livelihood Program.

The association is inviting the public to visit their store for fresh and affordable meat products.

05/02/2026

The DSWD–Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Dipolog Cluster headed by Therese Maravel B. Arcenal successfully turned over the Egg Laying Project to the Productive Gupot SLPA of Brgy. Gupot, Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte, benefiting 30 participants with a total project cost of ₱510,000.00.

According to Barangay Captain Belly Capitan and SLPA President Oscar Sabanal, the project is a great help in uplifting the income and improving the livelihood of the members and their families. They also expressed their gratitude and commitment to properly manage and sustain the project for long-term benefits.

17/12/2025

A Ceremonial Turnover of Checks of 3 Congress Introduced Changes and Adjustments (CICA) SLP Associations in the Municipality of Pres.Manuel A. Roxas.

A total of Php 1M grant is given to the 3 associations;
-Roxas Womens SLPA- received Php 460,000.00 for their Turmeric & Salabat Production
-Fisherfolks CICA SLPA-received Php 315,000.00 for Sea Fishing Enterprise
-Solo Parent CICA SLPA- received Php 225,000.00 for their General Merchandise enterprise

The activity was attended by our Local Partners- from the Office of Municipal Mayor represented by the Municipal Administrator Engr. Nestor Gonzalez , Sir Alfeo Bubutan,MSWDO and Maam Angelita Rengquijo, the wife of our very Honorable Mayor.

08/12/2025

Blessing and Opening of Malambuong Mias SLPA, Agrivet Supllies and Sari- Sari Store.
Blessed by Fr. Val and presented by yours truly IPDO Danz Roldy Fernandez Agarras and the SLPA program participants headed by their SLPA President Ma'am En Joy Lagas