Manila, Jan. 6 -- The Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), one of the core development initiatives of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), has provided livelihood opportunities to 235,074 beneficiaries as of Nov. 30, 2025.

The program helps provide livelihood opportunities to qualified vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors in Philippine society, supporting the DSWD's mandate to bring development to those who need it most.

"The Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) is among the primary programs of the department, addressing its mandate to provide development, hindi lang puro welfare or ayuda (not just welfare or assistance)," Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said in a statement on Tuesday.

"Ang SLP ang matibay nating ...