Recycled Tarpaulins Used During Elections as Source of Livelihood for Dasmarinas Cavite Residents

bags made from used tarpaulins

The campaign tarpaulins used by reelected Senator Cynthia Villar have been become a source of livelihood by the residents of Dasmariñas, Cavite. The tarps were recycled into eco bags to provide livelihood to the women of Dasmariñas. During the 90-day campaign period, the Comelec encouraged candidates to use recyclable and environment-friendly materials in campaign paraphernalia.

Sen. Cynthia Villar's old tarpaulins turned into useful bags

Villar asked a group of women in Cavite to make marketing and utility bags for the tarpaulin recycling project.

SM Foundation helps micro and small entrepreneurs with skills training and livelihood programs

They say it’s always best to teach a man to fish rather than give him fish. This way, he’d be able to learn how to fend for himself. SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) realizes its importance in order to help man to sustain a living. So aside from providing assistance and educational scholarships they also give training and opportunities on livelihood programs. SM Foundation puts a priority on initiatives that will assist and empower the millions of underprivileged Filipinos and micro and small entrepreneurs to level up and beat poverty.  SM Foundation commits to continue its advocacy movement to support the underprivileged but deserving Filipinos and helping communities to build a country of enterprising Pinoys and inclusive prosperity. 

Blogger Marian Torres, Ms. Cristina Angeles, SMFI Assistant Vice Prsident and my good friend and Business Mirror supplements editor Ms. Leony Garcia

SM Foundation has had programs to support micro and small enterprises to help alleviate poverty. SM Foundation allocates a budget to provide trainings and assist the people in certain communities. Recently, they were able to cover and help four barangays in Nasugbu Batangas namely Calayo, Bulihan, Looc and Papaya.