4 LGUs in W. Visayas sign deal to implement anti-poverty program

ILOILO CITY – Four local governments in Western Visayas entered into an agreement with the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) for the implementation of the Sambayanihan Serbisyong Sambayanan (3S) poverty reduction program on Friday.

 

In his message, NAPC Secretary and Lead Convenor Atty. Noel Felongco said the memorandum of agreement (MOA) that was signed virtually will “pave the way to a deeper connection and stronger partnership in reducing poverty by uplifting the lives of impoverished, oppressed and marginalized sectors”, who are mostly farmers and fisherfolk.

 

The local government units (LGUs) from Western Visayas included Carles in Iloilo and Moises Padilla, Murcia, and Calatrava in Negros Occidental.

 

The LGUs are included in the priority areas under the “Adopt 40-10-10,” which is a core program of the 3S.

 

In the agreement, NAPC will provide the direction for the implementation of the program through its accredited volunteers.

 

The direction has to anchor on core components to include the provision of basic services and access to climate responsive dwellings, livelihood and employment to the informal sector families; development of infrastructure and financing mechanisms for rural poor; strengthening of rural-urban agri-economic value chains; secure health and general well-being of poor communities; and enhance food security.

 

The local government units should provide assistance in the implementation of the program within their jurisdiction.

 

Meanwhile, NAPC Executive Assistant VI Antonio Donguines said the provision of quality and sustainable services will never stop amid the health pandemic.

 

“This program aims to implement (a) climate responsive, gender and culture sensitive, convergent and participatory anti-poverty strategy,” he said in his message.

 

Also joining the virtual signing ceremony were priority LGUs from Region 7 and 8, and from Luzon. (PNA)