Legazpi, Aug. 5 -- The Department of Labor and Employment in Bicol (DOLE-5) has provided farmers' associations and local entrepreneurs with start-up capital.

In a media release on Tuesday, the farmers' group from San Miguel town and the 19 local entrepreneurs from Baras received more than PHP800,000 in funding for their meat processing project and various livelihood ventures.

The ventures include carpentry, fish vending, laundry services, nail care services, vulcanizing, car washing, barbershops, and automotive services.

DOLE Bicol Assistant Regional Director Nepomuceno Leano II expressed support for the beneficiaries, encouraging them to strengthen their livelihoods as a means of overcoming poverty.

"This livelihood package is not ju...