LP women’s group holds livelihood fair

The Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina (KALIPI) in Las Piñas City will hold its annual livelihood trade fair at the city hall grounds today, showcasing their trade products. A cultural presentation served as a kick-off activity last Oct. 30 during the birthday celebration of Mel Aguilar, wife of Las Piñas City Mayor Vergel Aguilar.

Decorative candles, processed foods, bags and baskets, rice cakes, Christmas lanterns and decorative items made from recycled materials will be sold to the public at reasonable prices.

The KALIPI, with 25,000 active members has been the recipient of livelihood training program of the city government, which is under the stewardship of Mrs. Aguilar, honorary chairperson of the group.

Livelihood training on food processing and preservation, sewing craft, hair cutting, candle and ice cream making are given free as part of Mayor Aguilar’s efforts to provide residents the necessary skills and knowledge to help them become self-reliant and augment the meager income of the economically-disadvantage sectors of the city.

Aguilar said that more than 20,000 residents have benefited from the training program especially women and out-of-school-youth since it started in 1995.

Mrs. Aguilar expressed delight over the united endeavor and creativity of the KALIPI members who joined in the trade fair every year.

"I am glad that women are industrious and have developed a concern for the environment while earning their living," she said.

Mayor Aguilar is also planning to widen the scope and expand the beneficiary base of the livelihood training programs to thoroughly cover the city’s 20 barangays.