28/07/2026
𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 ₱𝟯𝟰𝟯.𝟰𝗞 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
MADDELA, Quirino – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Quirino Field Office recently awarded ₱343,400 in livelihood aid to a local MSME under the Adjustment Measures Program (AMP). The funding’s geared toward upgrading equipment, shortening production cycles, and boosting productivity to drive sustainable local growth.
The check release enables 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘆 in Maddela to acquire modern equipment and train its workforce. This intervention's expected to improve efficiency, upgrade product quality, boost capacity, and expand its market reach, making fresh baked goods more accessible to far-flung communities.
𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗮 𝗘. 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘀 underscored that empowering local enterprises sustains jobs and drives regional growth. She emphasized that the AMP reflects DOLE's commitment to building resilient businesses that can adapt to economic challenges and create quality jobs.
Meanwhile, 𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗼 𝗖. 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 highlighted that the assistance demonstrates DOLE's continuing commitment to empowering local enterprises as engines of employment and inclusive development.
"At DOLE, we believe strengthening small enterprises protects workers' families. Through the AMP, we're helping businesses modernize, stay competitive, and sustain decent jobs. This aligns with Secretary Francis N. Tolentino commitment to job creation and enterprise resilience for every Filipino worker," Agustin said.
Implemented under 𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼. 𝟮𝟰𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟰𝟭-𝗔 (𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰), the AMP protects workers and businesses from economic shocks. By funding modern equipment and training, it helps MSMEs boost productivity, stay competitive, and preserve quality jobs.
Investing in Christvic Bakery shows DOLE’s commitment to helping local businesses thrive. It reflects Secretary Tolentino’s push to build resilient enterprises, protect jobs, and drive economic growth in this part of the region. #