TARLAC CITY, Tarlac (May 19, 2025) – In a bid to foster inclusive growth and empower the local cooperative sector, the Tarlac City government, through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), successfully conducted an Entrepreneurial Development Training for Muslim Cooperatives on May 14, 2026, at the Executive Boardroom of Tarlac City Hall.
The training was held in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and its Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP). It aimed to equip members of Muslim cooperatives with essential skills in merchandise selling, business management, capital handling, strategy development, and identifying growth opportunities for their livelihoods.
City officials emphasized that the program highlights the role of entrepreneurship in achieving stable income and broader economic participation for Muslim cooperatives in the local market.
Livelihood aid and loans for cooperatives
In a related development on May 19, Mayor Susan Yap announced additional support for cooperatives under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program.
The Tarlac City Muslim Marketing Cooperative (Halal Store) received ₱500,000 worth of equipment and goods to boost its operations. Meanwhile, the Tarlac City Calamansi Growers Agriculture Cooperative was granted a ₱200,000 interest-free cooperative loan to further strengthen its business and farming activities.
“Patuloy nating sinusuportahan ang mga programang nagbibigay oportunidad at dagdag kabuhayan para sa ating mga Tarlaqueño,” Mayor Yap said.
The local government reaffirmed its commitment to delivering inclusive and productive programs that open doors for all sectors of the community.
