STA. CRUZ, Zambales-15 ambulant vendors in Sta. Cruz town recently benefitted from the P200,000 worth of livelihood assistance given by the Negosyo sa Kariton (Nego Kart) program of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
In a message, DOLE Technical Support and Services Division for Employment and Welfare Chief Nely Punzalan urged the recipients to work hard to make their businesses more profitable and successful.
“As chosen beneficiaries, we are hopeful that you would be able to transform your respective small scale enterprises into formidable and sustainable businesses in the future,” Punzalan stressed.
Aside from the kart, grantees were likewise provided with a startup capital while Mayor Consolacion Marty pledged that the municipal government would give them trainings on enhancing their skills as well as on entrepreneurship and business management. (Marie Joy L. Simpao)
