LACASA livelihood program benefits Ilocos Norte women entrepreneurs

By Leilanie G. Adriano

Staff Reporter

More and more women with small enterprises in this province are taking advantage of the LACASA livelihood program (LLP) of the office of Gender and Development (GED) under the Ilocos Norte government.

Donna Leaño, a small time boutique owner of Barangay Pagdilao in Pinili, Ilocos Norte said she is grateful for the opportunity to avail of the said loan assistance program meant to help small-time women entrepreneurs. Leaño is one of the latest beneficiaries of the LLP who received at least P10,000 loan from the provincial government with minimal interest.

Under the LACASA livelihood program, Nelida Erice, head of the Gender and Development Office said all women entrepreneurs wanting to avail said livelihood program may apply for loan assistance ranging from P5,000-10,000 with no collateral or at least P30,000 and above with collateral.

Earlier another beneficiary identified as Gloria Pacio of Barangay Naguilian in Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte, who owns a school supplies business received a check worth P10,000 during the recent Capitol Express held in the said municipality.

According to Erice, at least 20 beneficiaries from the different municipalities of the province are expected to receive their loan assistance package following an extensive back ground information and evaluation of their application.

She said only applicants who successfully meet the requirements for application are granted with the loan assistance program.

The LACASA livelihood program was initiated under the administration of Ilocos Norte Governor Ma. Imelda “Imee” R. Marcos in 2012 to promote gender equality and empower women in development.

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