Last Updated: 01 MAY 2007

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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)