LAOAG CITY, June 12 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday granted PHP3.1 million in livelihood assistance to 198 beneficiaries in Ilocos Norte to help them build longer-term sources of income beyond temporary relief.

Janelyn Martin, head of DOLE-Ilocos Norte, said the delivery of livelihood aid during the celebration of the 128th Philippine Independence Day and Kalayaan Job Fair at SM City Laoag is one of the department's flagship interventions for informal workers, vulnerable sectors and community-based groups seeking sustainable livelihood opportunities.

"This activity is part of the nationwide DOLE Trabaho Agad initiative and in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s administration in expanding access to...