27/08/2026
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The Local Government Unit of Isabela City, under the leadership of City Mayor Hon. Sitti Djalia A. Turabin-Hataman, through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Isabela City Field Office, continues to strengthen livelihood opportunities through the HAPISABIDA Entrepreneurship/Livelihood Pathway Program.
Today, a Business Development Services (BDS) Training was conducted for 63 DILP (DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program) beneficiaries from the weaving sector, held at Raayat Hall, BGC, Sta. Clara, Lamitan City.
The training focused on three important topics that can help our weavers manage their livelihood projects and make better decisions as entrepreneurs:
๐ฐ Financial Literacy
Participants were guided on the importance of budgeting, saving, managing income and expenses, and making responsible financial decisions. For livelihood beneficiaries, having good financial habits is essential in making sure that earnings are properly managed and that business funds are used wisely.
๐ฑ Financial Technology (FinTech)
The discussion introduced participants to digital financial tools and services that can make transactions more convenient and efficient. Understanding digital payments, online financial services, and other available technologies can help small entrepreneurs adapt to today's increasingly digital business environment.
๐งฎ Costing and Pricing
Participants learned how to identify the different costs involved in producing their woven products and how these costs should be considered when setting their selling prices. Proper costing and pricing are important to avoid losses, ensure fair returns, and help make their livelihood enterprise more sustainable.
For our local weavers, these lessons are especially valuable as they work to turn their skills and craftsmanship into sustainable sources of income. Beyond creating beautiful products, understanding how to manage finances, use digital tools, and properly price their products can help them strengthen their livelihood and reach more customers.
This activity is another step toward ensuring that livelihood assistance is matched with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to sustain and grow an enterprise.
We extend our appreciation to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Isabela City Field Office for the continued partnership and synergy with the LGU Isabela City through PESO in providing meaningful capacity-building activities for livelihood beneficiaries.
Together, we continue to support our weavers, strengthen local livelihoods, and create more opportunities for sustainable income and economic empowerment.