SOME 7 associations from Lanao del Norte were the beneficiaries of the livelihood projects released by the Local Government Unit (LGU) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 10.
The turnover of livelihood assistance was held on Friday, at the Pasalubong Center in Tubod, Lanao del Norte.
DOLE-1O and provincial government officials were on hand in giving their livelihood projects through the help of Paglingkawas Women Federation (PAWFED), an Accredited Co-Partner (ACP) of DOLE in the province.
Lanao del Norte governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza-Dimaporo expressed her gratitude to DOLE 10, represented by Asst. regional director Estrella U. Pahalla and provincial director Remegio S. Cabañog, for actively responding to the request of the provincial government for equipment to improve and sustain the livelihood project of the beneficiaries.
Dimaporo said that she was happy to see that the Maranao traditional method of weaving is continuously practiced by the ISLAHIYYAH Association from the Municipality of Poona Piagapo and being handed down to the younger generation.
She said that Maranao weaving is always in her heart as she wanted it to preserve the unique cultural heritage in the Province of Lanao del Norte.
“The turnover of livelihood projects is a dream come true not only to the beneficiaries but also for me especially the blanket weaving and dressmaking,” said Dimaporo.
She said that for so long she has been fascinated by the colorful and intricate way of making a blanket or a dress.
My appreciation for the difficulty and strenuous work that comes with creating it, according to Dimaporo.
“I give my 101% support for the sustainability of this livelihood project, and it is essential to hand this unique cultural heritage to the younger generation to carry on,” the governor said.
She also hopes to collaborate with famous fashion designers in the country to develop and enhance the techniques of ISLAHIYYAH members in designing products that can compete in the open market, and help grow their business.
The provincial chief executive also reminded and encouraged the beneficiaries to give importance to the assistance extended by DOLE.
“The National Government is always there ready to extend assistance to you. This livelihood project, with the help of PAWFED, DOLE showed their commitment to help improve your lives,” Dimaporo said adding that show them that you are worthy of its assistance and continue to gain their trust.
Meanwhile, Pahalla was happy to meet the governor and to hear from her the importance of the livelihood project to the Province of Lanao del Norte.
She encouraged the members to work together for the betterment of the organization and the sustainability of the livelihood project.
At the turnover ceremony, ISLAHIYYAH Association received the traditional blanket weaving loom and a sewing machine with threads; Lampakanay Handicraft Association received a welding machine, electric drill, and grinder.
Four desktop and a laptop computer with printing machines were also distributed to BUKAPA (Bulawanong Kababaihan sa Pacita), UNIFAFA (United Fisherfolks and Farmers Association), Balo-i Peanut Processors, LANPROF (Lanao Norte Processors Federation), and PAWFED (Paglingkawas Women Federation).
Dimaporo also donated her personal sewing machine to ISLAHIYYAH Association. (PIA-10)
