| President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo talks to one of
the stall owners selling native "suman" and other delicacies during a tour of
the exhibit area following her speech at the launching ceremony of the Livelihood Lending
Facility for Government Employees Wednesday (May 2) at the Philippine Trade Training
Center along Roxas Blvd. in Pasay City. The "Go Negosyo, Go Gobyerno" lending
program aims to help government workers augment their income and make them active
contributors in the collective effort to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable
economic growth in the country. With the President in photo is Presidential Management
Staff Head and Oversight Officer for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Secretary
Cerge Remonde (4th from left). (Rey Baniquet- OPS/NIB Photo) |