Victoria, Laguna — The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna) thru its Negosyo Centers, in partnership with their respective local government units, conducted a livelihood training seminar for the beneficiaries for the Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay (NSB) program on the following dates:
1. November 25, 2024 – Luisiana and Cavinti, Laguna
2. November 26, 2024 – Majayjay and Nagcarlan, Laguna
3. November 27, 2024 – Pakil and Mabitac, Laguna
4. November 28, 2024 – Bay, Laguna
The NSB program, formerly known as Livelihood Seeding Program – Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay (LSP-NSB), seeks to promote entrepreneurship and economic development at the grassroots level. By providing direct assistance in starting a business to the marginalized sectors in barangays or local communities, it empowers individuals to start and grow their businesses. By bringing the business support to the barangay level, it provides entrepreneurial opportunities to marginalized sectors with better access to resources, information and support, ultimately contributing to poverty reduction.
The topic discussed during the activity was “How to Start a Business” followed by filling-out the simplified action plan.
A total of 180 beneficiaries participated in the said discussion. These beneficiaries were profiled and screened for the qualifications of those under marginalized sectors such as senior citizen, person with disability, indigenous people, repatriated overseas Filipino worker, and with poor living conditions. The objectives of the NSB program are to provide direct assistance in starting or sustaining a business for the marginalized sectors in barangays or local communities and to promote entrepreneurship among marginalized sectors in target barangays to contribute to poverty reduction.
DTI-Laguna remains committed to their goal of educating, encouraging creativity, resiliency, and competitiveness. DTI continues to spearhead efforts to establish a dynamic, resilient, and forward-thinking business climate in the province by participating in occasions such as these. For more inquiries, kindly contact DTI-Laguna at r04a.laguna@dti.gov.ph (QJCastillo, DTI-Laguna).
Dec. 20 budget signing pushed back for ‘rigorous, exhaustive’ review
The target date for the signing of the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) has been pushed back to give President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. more time for a “rigorous and exhaustive” review of the measure, Malacañang said Wednesday.
In a statement, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said there is no final date yet for the signing of the GAB which appropriates PHP6.352 trillion national expenditure for fiscal year 2025.
“The scheduled signing of the General Appropriations Act on December 20 will not push through to allow more time for a rigorous and exhaustive review of a measure that will determine the course of the nation for the next year,” Bersamin said.
“The ongoing assessment is being led by the President himself, in consultation with the heads of major departments,” he added.
Bersamin confirmed that certain items and provisions of the proposed national budget for next year will be vetoed “in the interest of public welfare, to conform with the fiscal program, and in compliance with laws.”
In an interview with Palace reporters Monday, Marcos said the Office of the President is still reviewing the detailed version of the 2025 GAB, especially the provisions that have been described as “worrisome elements” of the spending plan.
Marcos said he would also find a way to restore the PHP10 billion that was cut from the Department of Education (DepEd) for 2025 as slashing the allocation for education is “contrary” to the administration’s policy.
Marcos, meanwhile, justified the zero subsidy for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. for next year, saying the state insurer has no budgetary issues owing to its estimated reserve of PHP500 billion.
Last week, the bicameral conference committee approved the PHP6.352 trillion 2025 budget bill. (PNA)