Workers organization gets P700-K grant

THE DEPARTMENT of Labor and Employment (DOLE) XI awarded Php770,627.40 in financial support to the Southern Philippines Federation of Labor (SPFL), a recognized labor organization based in Davao City, on Jan. 12 for its canteen and consumer store project.

Through the Workers The check was turned over Organization and Development by DOLE-Davao City Field Program (WODP), Office Director Henry O. the SPFL, recognized as Montilla to Mr. Antonio A. an Accredited Co-Partner Tubella, National President of DOLE, secured the grant of SPFL. for the benefit of the project The initiative, known beneficiaries, namely the as WODP Plus, was straDavao Modern Port Terminal tegically crafted to elevate Inc., Workers Organization the productivity and welfare (DMPTI WO-SPFL), of organization members, comprising 74 members. fostering sustainable

The assistance, encompassing development and empowerment equipment, within the labor raw materials, and grocery sector. To achieve this, the items, was tailored to secure beneficiaries underwent the chosen endeavor. a ladderized training program. In Level I, they acquired fundamental knowledge in Basic Leadership, Unionism Training, and Relevant Labor Laws. This level is specifically aimed at enhancing the capabilities of labor organizations, promoting trade unionism, workers’ empowerment, and sound labor management.

Subsequently, the beneficiaries progressed to Level II - Accessing Livelihood Assistance, consisting of two phases: A) Business

Planning Training and B) the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) Implementation Phase.

DOLE XI regional director Atty. Randolf C. Pensoy affirmed the department’s commitment to strategically plan and execute activities that support organizations like DMPTI WO-SPFL in engaging in socio-economic ventures. He also emphasized the provisions of various technical assistance during the implementation of the livelihood project.

WODP Plus represents an expansion of the training component grant of the Workers Organization and Development Program (WODP). Beyond conventional labor relations topics, this program offers services to enhance the capacity of formal economy workers to collectively initiate and manage livelihood ventures. The objective is to provide workers with an additional source of income through profit-sharing and create employment opportunities for their family