The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), headed by Regional Director Exequiel Ronie A. Guzman, represented by Ms. Veronica Corcino (DOLE La Union Field Office), in coordination with the Municipality of Bauang, under the leadership of Municipal Mayor Eulogio Clarence Martin P. De Guzman III, conducted a Livelihood Assistance Program on March 17, 2025 for Progressive Farmers and Fishermen Association and the Bauang Crochet Association.

The esteemed guests from DOLE and the recipients were warmly received by Mayor De Guzman, Sangguniang Bayan Member (SBM) Hon. Donny Ceazar D. Baradi, Committee Chairperson on Agriculture; Ms. Marvin Sandaga-Subala; Mr. Leodivico F. Verzola, Municipal Agriculturist; Ms. Marlita G. Biason, Head for Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) and other key stakeholders.

Representatives from the Farmers and Fishers group and the Bauang Crochet Association had the chance to speak to express their deep gratitude to DOLE and the government of Bauang.

Written by: Korina Esteban-Ma
Photographed by: Cris Jaime A. Balbuena