Introduction

Among other things that are happening amidst this pandemic, it is change that impacted us all. Suddenly, the world is put into halt with the
restrictions we are forced to abide with to conquer, or at least minimize, the harmful effects of COVID-19. People’s lifestyle has abruptly shifted
and the non-usual things that people were not used to become the new normal. Indeed, the pandemic has greatly touched not just the people’s lives
but also businesses and the government.

From the start of the surge of COVID-19 in 2019, many businesses in the Philippines shut down, most especially those businesses that are
classified as non-essential products and services. Moreover, there are businesses that resorted to retrenchment to keep their businesses afloat.
Business closure and retrenchment create a huge problem to the Philippine government as unemployment rate resulted to a quick rise.

The statistics released by the Department of Labor and Employment gave an abrupt increase in unemployment rate in the Philippines,
adversely affecting the disposable income of the Filipinos, and the economy in general. The operations of PESO - an employment facilitating
agency of the Local Government Units all over the country, were also affected by the pandemic. The Department of Labor and Employment put
almost all employment facilitating programs that would entail mass gatherings on hold.

In Biñan City, many of our residents became unemployed as many businesses ceased to operate. In 2021, it grew bigger that many families
in Biñan feel more impoverished. In response, PESO-Biñan immediately assessed the situation and conceptualized programs that would make the
agency still operational despite the restrictions being implemented.

Innovation became our office’s focus. New and efficient methods are employed to continuously provide services to our fellow Biñanenses.
Our office remains adaptive to changes and keeps on serving the people which has been our mantra until today. In this presentation, we have
enumerated the best practices of our office to sustain our operations and accomplish our goals for the People of Biñan.

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 PESO Biñan`s Best Practices
During Pandemic
A. Innovation
1. The City of Biñan Employment Assistance Program Page 3-10

B. Resiliency
1. PESO Biñan Mobile App Page 11-17

C. Humanitarian
C-1. OFW Returnees Financial Assistance Program: “Paligid Mo, Linis Mo” Page 18-23
C-2. PWD Financial Assistance Program: “Bahay Mo, Linis Mo”
C-3. PESO Heart: “Sapatos na Pinahiram, Trabaho and Nakamtan” Page 24-30
C-4. PESO Cares: “Pangarap na Negosyo, Naabot sa Tulong ng PESO”
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Page 32-33

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 A. Innovation – City of Biñan Employment Assistance
Program
“ The City of Biñan Employment Assistance Program gave retrenched employees from SME`s
that closed temporarily and permanently hope for better future during the pandemic.”

Introduction:
The lockdowns being implemented in some parts of Luzon and Metro Manila brought
about a lot of problems in our country. One of which was the rising statistics of the
retrenched employees due to the numerous small and medium enterprises that closed
temporarily and permanently. Biñan City was not spared to the situation. During that time,
many of these retrenched workers, particularly Biñan residents, approached the Public
Employment Service Office of Biñan and sought help in order for them to find jobs that
would help them and their families survive their daily needs during those difficult times.

Consultation meeting with Mayor Dimaguila and

different Department Heads with PESO Biñan Team
for CBEAP

Mr. Garcia has started coordinating with City Mayor Atty.

Walfredo Dimaguila, Vice Mayor Gel Alonte, some members of the
city council and other department heads to conceptualize programs
that would help in addressing this major problem.

PESO meeting for Economic Recovery Programs which includes CBEAP

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 After several meetings, Mr. Garcia and his PESO Biñan team
conceptualized a new program dubbed as CBEAP which stands for City of
Biñan Employment Assistance Program. He immediately drafted a project
proposal and requested for an augmentation of existing programs and
additional budget to be able to make the project a possibility which was
approved by the City Mayor and the members of the City Council.

Objectives:
1.To provide emergency employment to the retrenched employees.
2.To decrease unemployment rate due to retrenched and permanent closure
of businesses in the city brought about by COVID-19.

Project Proposal:
•Target: 174 beneficiaries
•Duration: 3 months (22 days per month x 3 = 66 days)
•Budget: 4,593,600

Computation:
174 Beneficiaries X 22 days X P400 X 3 months
= P4,593,600

Approved Budget Proposal for CBEAP

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 Testimonial from one of the Beneficiaries

Mr. Jose Alisasis, CBEAP Beneficiary

“ Napakalaking tulong po sa amen ng CBEAP dahil nabigyan po kami ng trabaho.

Kahit mag pandemya, tuloy tuloy ang aming trabaho, may napagkukunan kami ng
pambili ng pagkain sa araw-araw.”
 General and Specific Objectives:

Generally, City of Biñan Employment Assistance Program (CBEAP) aimed to provide emergency employment and
decrease the number of unemployment rate in the Biñan City Laguna due to retrenchment and permanent closure of businesses in
the city brought about by COVID-19.

Specifically, it aimed to address the following:

•To help the families of the retrenched workers to have income that would help them with their daily needs during the time of
pandemic.

•To save these families from having mental and emotional conditions caused by the uncertainty of the situation which can create a
bigger problem in the Philippines.

•To help the Local Government of Biñan City with some of their projects that can benefit the general population in the future by
providing them with workers that possess the necessary skills to do those works.

Implementation:

157 retrenched employees worked under CBEAP Program from January to March 2021 (3months) with the salary of 400
pesos per day

157 Beneficiaries X 22 days X P400 X 3 months = P4,144,800

Based on the record, there were 174 retrenched workers from different SMEs in Biñan City. Out of 174 retrenched
employees, 157 were accommodated to work under CBEAP Program that gave 90.23% employment rate. Next page shoes the list of
the businesses that temporarily and permanently ceased their operations.

Percentage Rate: 157 accomplished beneficiaries x 100 = 90.23%

174 target beneficiaries

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 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME)
that shutdown operations

BUSINESS NO. OF RETRENCHED

BARTEK KTV LOUNGE 10
BIER REPUBLIK 10
CHICK 'N STOP 6
CHICKEN HUT 5
CHICKEN MO TO 3
INTENSITY MILK TEA 4
JENNY'S FROZEN GOODS 5
JULES HARDWARE 7
LIRPA IHAW IHAW 3
LOCAL SESH 5
MARKUS KAMBINGAN 6
YOLLY`S CHICHARON 6
PADIS POINT 20
ZONDO`S SALON 7
REJUYA FLOWERSHOP 4
SIDE BAR RESTOGRILL 5
SISIG 'N BAGNET 6
TAMBAYAN EXPRESS 1 & 2 12
THUMBAYAN FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT HUB 15
VILLA SILVINA RESORT 8
WING DRIVE 12
WELLA`S SALON 10
YOPHA BURGERS 5
Total 174

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 The Barangay Employment Service Units (BESU) in 24 barangays were utilized to conduct the screening and assessment of
the target 174 beneficiaries of the program. Specifically skills to determine the right jobs for them. After the job matching 157
beneficiaries were identified since 17 among the 174 targeted beneficiaries chose to go back to their provinces while others opted to
venture into other businesses or self-employment, an orientation about the jobs and the policies that need to be complied were further
explained to the beneficiaries.

This program (CBEAP) was in partnership with the City Community Affairs Office which was responsible for the
supervision of the workers to ensure that the projects are completed based on the set deadlines. PESO was responsible for the
recruitment of the workers and their salary as well.

The projects that were assigned to the qualified beneficiaries were the following:

•Public School Rehabilitation – worked on the repainting of the roof and the equipment of the school.
•Road Widening - assisted in the repair and asphalting of the roads in Biñan City.
•Canal De clogging - assisted in clearing the canals in Biñan which is an effective flood control measure.
•Garbage Collection - collected trash all around Biñan City.
•Packing of Relief Goods - assisted in packing goods for the relief operations of the LGU of Binan city during calamities.
•Maintenance of Government Properties - worked on the repairs and repainting of some government properties in Biñan.

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 Impact of the Program:
PESO Biñan is proud that this project created a positive impact in the City of Biñan most especially in unemployment. Based
on the record of the PESO Biñan.

First, 157 retrenched workers were provided with jobs that gave them income during this pandemic that help them support
their families’ needs. An accomplishment rate of 90.23% was achieved after the implementation of the project.

Secondly, this project has helped the beneficiaries and their families to be free from mental and emotional conditions. The
uncertainty of the situation has made a lot of Filipinos sad and worried about their future. In the case of the unemployed workers,
their families were also worried because they did not know what would happen in the future. However, by providing these 157
displaced workers with jobs, the workers and their families’ sadness and worries were replaced with joy and optimism which gave
them hope for a better tomorrow.

Third, the general public has been positively benefitted by this program. The completed projects are now being enjoyed
conveniently by the residents of Biñan. Below are the photos of the projects completed by people benefited by CBEAP.

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 PESO Biñan has felt fulfilled after seeing the results of this project. Its positive impact is aligned with the direction of our city
government as well as the national government which is to create a better Biñan that can significantly contribute in making the
Philippines a better country. Presented below is the list of the beneficiaries of CBEAP.

List of Beneficiaries

1 ABELAN, ARCHIE 11 ALFONSO, EMIL 21 ALZONA, MARTE 31 BANALO, ALVIN 41 BETCO, DOMINGO
2 ABUD, FELIPE M. 12 ALFONSO, RAYMOND 22 AMA, PAUL MARTIN 32 BASE, RANICH G. 42 BORBON, CHARMAN
3 ABUD, FERNANDO M. 13 ALINA, ADHI 23 AMADOR, FERNANDO 33 BAYABO, CARL DEXTER 43 BORNASAL, JHON LERRY
4 ACERON, RAYMOND B. 14 ALISASIS, JOSE 24 AMADOR, RONALD 34 BAYABO, GIOMAR
44 BUENAOBRA, BONIFACIO D.
5 AGATON, BRISTOL 15 ALMARINEZ, EDDIE 25 AMBAS, JEFFERSON C. 35 BAYAS JR., FERNANDO
6 AGIPO, ALPIE 16 ALMAZAN, ANTHONY 26 ANDRADA, FERNANDO D. 36 BAYAS SR., FERNANDO 45 BUENAOBRA, NEIL
7 AGIPO, ROBERTO 17 ALOMIA, BERNARD 27 AÑONUEVO, AARON FERDIE D. 37 BAYRAN JR., TOMAS 46 BULDA, BUBOY
8 AGUADERA, ARNEL J. 18 ALVAREZ, RHENZ M. 28 ANSANO, RICO 38 BAYRAN, TEODORICO D. 47 BULDA, JEROME
9 ALBOR, ALBERTO 19 ALZONA, IFE 29 ARAQUEL, JOSHUA 39 BEBERINO, JUAN CARLO N. 48 CABRERA, JOJIETA
10 ALCALDE, RHOMARIC B. 20 ALZONA, JOMAR 30 AZINTO, ALI 40 BECAS, LEONCIO R. 49 CAMACHO, DARWIN
50 CAMANGON, DERWIN D.
51 CAÑA, NICOLAS 61 DE DIOS, ARIES 71 ESTRELLA, NEIL 81 GERENTE, NELSON D. 91 LARGO, ALBERT
52 CAPISTRANO, SIMON 62 DELA CRUZ, OMAR G. 72 FERNANDEZ, EDWIN 82 GERONIMO, JAYVEE H. 92 LAYOM, GARY
53 CARINAN, MANUELO 63 DELOS REYES, JELMAR 73 FETALVO, IVAN 83 GLOBIO, JELLO 93 LEGASTO, JOHN RYAN F.
54 CASTILLO, DENNIS 64 DELOS SANTOS, BERNARD 74 FRANCISCO, ALEXANDER 84 GRANADO, ARNOLD 94 LEPORADA, MARK
55 CASTRO, EUGENE 65 DESUASIDO, REYNALDO 75 GABIJAN, VICENTE 85 GUEVARRA, CHRISTOPHER 95 LERPIDO, DIMETRIO B.
56 CERNECHEZ, RAYMUNDO 66 DUMANACAL, JONEL R. 76 GABIJAN, VINCENT 86 GUEVARRA, DON-DON 96 LISACA, ARMAN
57 CERVANTES, RICARDO 67 ELLEN, JHON LUIS S. 77 GALICO, JOMAR 87 GUINTO, JOHN WACHSON V. 97 LOPEZ, MICHAEL B.
58 CLAUS, ARNOLD A. 68 ESPANO, ROBIN ACE 78 GAMBALA, ANDRES 88 HEBROBUENO, PAULINO P. 98 LORENZO, EDISON D.
59 DADO, ROBERT 69 ESPINA, NELVIN 79 GAMBALA, DANIEL 89 HILA, ALEX D. 99 LUMAGUE, EUGENE
60 DATOR, MICO C. 70 ESPIRITU, JEROME 80 GAMBALA, MARLON 90 INDICO JR., SAMUEL 100 LUMUGDANG, JIMSON REY A.

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101 MALABANAN, MARLON
102 MANZO, JEFF ARIES A.
103 MANZO, VIRGILIO
104 MARCE, IAN CARLO
105 MARCELLANA, RON
106 MATIC, ALVIN
107 MEDINA, JAYSON
108 MELLA, MICHAEL
109 MILITANTE, NORMAN
110 MIRAFUENTE, ROLANDO
151 TAGARAO, RYAN
152 TANAEL, ROGELIO
153 TOLENTINO, ALBERTO D.
154 TORINO, GRINGO
155 TORIO, BERNARDO C.
156 VICTOR, JOHN RICH
157 YAGUEL, FERDINAND K.
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List of Beneficiaries
111 MIRANDA, JONARD 121 OLAJE, JEFFREY 131 PILI, DANIEL 141 RIBON, ANTONIO
112 MONTOYA, RENELITO R. 122 OQUIAS, RETHWOOD P. 132 PILONIA, ANGELO R. 142 SALVACION, ALLAN JAMES
113 MURILLO, HERNAN 123 OTILLA, EDGAR O. 133 QUELOT, FRANCIS 143 SAN ANDRES, ANTONIO
114 MURILLO, JEFFREY 124 PABALAN, ARNEL L. 134 RAMOS, JASON 144 SAN ANTONIO, MA. MELINDA
115 NAVAR, RING 125 PACIFICO, SHERWIN E. 135 REGASPI, DANILO 145 SISON, JUNEL MARC
116 NAVARRO, BENJIE 126 PALAD, JOSEPH C. 136 REYES, EFREN E. 146 TACORDA, JERRY A.
117 NEMI, JOVEN D. 127 PALAD, NIEL ALBERT 137 REYES, HERALDO E. 147 TACORDA, ROBIN A.
118 OCAMPO, MAURO 128 PALOMAR, TONY B. 138 REYES, JESSIE 148 TAGARAO, ENSON
119 OCAMPO, ROWELL 129 PASION, BEN 139 REYES, MIKE 149 TAGARAO, JON JON
120 ODIMER, JOHN PAUL 130 PAVILINO, MARLON 140 REYES, NIMUEL E. 150 TAGARAO, ROGELIO
LIST OF IDENTIFIED RETRENCHED WORKERS WHO DID NOT AVAIL THE PROGRAM
1 ALMARINEZ, ROY A.
2 BARRIENTOS, RICHARD E.
3 BARTOLOME, HERBERT R.
4 CASUBHA, ALELIE F.
5 CASUWAYAN, DAVID P.
6 DE DIOS, JAIME G.
7 DICDICAN, RODEL L.
8 DICHOSO, JOEL B.
9 ESPINO JR., MANUEL R.
10 GALOSO, EMIL G.
11 GAMBALA, SARAH JANE G.
12 JOAQUIN, MARTIN JOHN PAUL B.
13 LACSINTO, NESTOR V.
14 MORENO, CHRISTIAN MIKE C.
15 OLIQUINO, CLARISE JOYE C.
16 VELASQUEZ, JAYMART G.
17 YANGO, JEFFREY D.
 B. Resiliency
PESO Biñan Mobile App - First in the Philippines
“Made job searching and application accessible anytime and anywhere.”
Introduction:
Many services become unavailable due to the restrictions brought about
by COVID-19. Implementation of Referral and Placement Service of PESO
Biñan as face to face transactions became limited. Hence, in the desire of PESO
Biñan to be able to maintain its performance in the said area.

PESO Biñan came up with the idea of creating an app where Biñan
residents who are looking for jobs can submit their application without physical
interactions. The app is called PESO Biñan Mobile App. It made jobsearching
and application accessible anytime and anywhere.
General Objective: Home Menu Bar Job Search Applicants Database
To go on with the Referral and Placement function of PESO Biñan to
the residents despite the restriction of COVID-19.

Specific Objectives:
●To provide the applicants with a user-friendly app that they can use in
submitting their job applications.
●To provide the applicants with a convenient, easy and no-physical-interaction
alternative in applying for a job.
●To help more displaced and unemployed residents of Biñan to get jobs to
continually support their families.
●To improve the efficiency of PESO Biñan in terms of sourcing. Accredited DOLE
Complaint Issuance of Referral Letter
Companies Website

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 Implementation:

PESO Biñan App is a technology that provides people with an alternative in applying for a job. Instead of the applicant
applying physically, he or she can use the app and submit their application.

The app was created by the technical team of PESO Biñan and it was launched on June 28, 2021. Five thousand Placement
Accomplishments was the target set by PESO Biñan for this project. The app can be accessed by scanning the QR code or clicking
the URL or link which are both available on the Facebook page of PESO Biñan.

App Link:

https://bit.ly/3rT44Wt

App Icon:

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 Features of the PESO Biñan Mobile App:

•Can view PESO Biñan`s Calendar of Activities

•Search for Jobs
•Request for Referral Letter
•Join to our Applicants Database
•Complain Online
•Can browse PESO Binan Facebook Page and DOLE Website
•Can view List of Accredited Companies

The Barangay Employment Service Unit (BESU) in the 24

barangays of the City of Biñan who were utilized by PESO Biñan as its
frontliners are also utilizing the app when there are applicants who
approach them to ask help for job searching in their respective
barangay. Thru the PESO Biñan Mobile App, BESU officers are updated
with the list of job vacancies and other information frequently asked by
Biñanenses when it comes to job searching.

BESU Officers using the PESO Biñan Mobile App

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 Impact of the Project:
PESO Biñan Mobile App is a tool launched in 2021 to help many unemployed and displaced residents of Biñan. PESO
Biñan team was able to achieve 133.64% of the set target in the Placement Accomplishments.

Percentage Rate: 6,682 Placement Accomplishment 2021 x 100 = 133.64%

5,000 Target
Presented below is the table that depicts the number of referrals and placements generated by PESO Biñan by which PESO
Biñan Mobile App is one of the primary factors.

I. Referral and Placement

Total Number
2021 Referred For Placement 6, 750
2021 Placement Accomplishment 6,682
Accomplishment Rate 98.99%

Percentage Rate: 6,682 Placement Accomplishment 2021 x 100 = 98.99%

6,750 Referred for Placement 2021
Based on the data presented above, the accomplishment rate of PESO Binan in terms of Referral and Placement which includes the
utilization of the PESO Biñan Mobile App is 98.99%. The residents of Binan who found jobs because of this technology despite the
COVID-19 situation felt relieved because they were able to look for a job so they can support the daily needs of their loved ones who
depend on them.
This technology has also improved the efficiency of PESO Biñan in terms of sourcing which is also important in the
department so the team can focus on other services. As a result, more people are being served by the office.

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 II. Job Vacancies Solicited
Total Number
Job Vacancies Solicited 24,645
2021 Referred for Placement 6,750
Vacancy Solicitation Rate 365.11%

Percentage Rate: 24,645 Placement Accomplishment 2021 x 100 = 365.11%

6,750 Referred for Placement 2021
Other factors that helped a lot in achieving 365.11% Kiosk
Based on the data presented above, the job vacancy solicitation rate of Job Vacancies Solicited

the PESO Biñan is 365.11% by which one of the primary factors is that
companies in and in the nearby areas of Biñan City wanted to be part of the
PESO Biñan Mobile App.
This technology has impacted the lives of the beneficiaries and their
loved ones. Despite the difficulties of the situation, they have food on their
tables and they can live their lives properly.
Bulletin Board
PESO Biñan team is proud of this project as it has proven the office’s
resilience in times of crisis. It has been the office’s mantra to always look for Multimedia Screen

ways to improve their services and find the best tools that can help in keeping
the operations of the department no matter what the situation is.
Aside for the PESO Biñan Mobile App there are also other programs
which are factors in achieving the 365.11% Job Vacancies Solicited namely
PESO Biñan Bulletin Board, Multimedia Screen, PESO Biñan Kiosk
Machine, Usapang Trabaho with PESO Biñan and PESO Binan Facebook
Page. Usapang Trabaho with PESO Biñan PESO Binan Facebook Page

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 Monthly Employment Report 2021
(January – April)

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 Monthly Employment Report 2021
(May – December)

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C. Humanitarian
C-1. OFW Returnees Financial Assistance Program: “Paligid Mo, Linis Mo”

C-2. PWD Financial Assistance Program: “Bahay Mo, Linis Mo”

C-3. PESO Heart: “Sapatos na Pinahiram, Trabaho and Nakamtan”

C-4. PESO Cares: “Pangarap na Negosyo, Naabot sa Tulong ng PESO”

 C-1. Humanitarian
OFW Returnees Financial Assistance Program: “Paligid Mo, Linis Mo”

“PESO Biñan distributes financial assistance to the OFW Returnees in Biñan during the
pandemic.”

Introduction:
Many Biñanenses working abroad returned to their hometown
in 2021 due to the closure of the companies that they were working
for. These returned OFWs were greeted by a difficult situation that was
happening in the Philippines due to COVID-19. They were all worried
about the uncertainty of the situation and their biggest problem is how
they will sustain their daily needs while unemployed.

The PESO Biñan Team, headed by Mr. Romualdo Garcia, has

seen the problems of the returned OFWs and the PWD sector and
thought of somehow helping them even though it's beyond their
mandate. Mr. Garcia proposed an allocation of budget for the program
called Financial Assistance for OFWs and PWDs of Biñan City.

House to house distribution of Financial Assistance for OFW Returnees

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 Approved Budget Proposal for OFW Returnees Financial Assistance Program

Testimonial from one of the Beneficiaries

Captured from Video Interview

Mr. Jibby R. Rodriguez, Seaman

“Ako po si Jibby, nagpapasalamat po ako at nakita
ko sa PESO Binan Facebook page na nagbibigay
tulong sila sa mga OFW na nawalan ng trabaho dahil
sa pandemic. Malaking tulong po ito para samin.
Maraming salamat po.”

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 Project Proposal:

•OFW Returnees Financial Assistance Program: “Paligid Mo, Linis Mo”

Target: 200 beneficiaries X P3,000 = P600,000

Objective:
This program aims to provide the OFW with financial assistance that they could use for
their basic needs for a certain period of time.

Implementation:
The Financial Assistance given to displaced OFWs in Biñan during the pandemic was
thought of by the head of PESO Biñan, Mr. Romualdo Garcia and the PESO Biñan Team. The
office gave PHP 3,000.00 per beneficiary. The amount set would be of great help cover their
daily needs for a certain period of time.
To be able to qualify for this program, any of the following documents must be
presented:

Requirements for OFW Returnees:

•Proof of Termination of Contract
•ID
•Plane Ticket
•Passport

Beneficiaries cleaning their house

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 The above requirements were subject to validation. Once validated, the applicant would be eligible for the program. Likewise, to
claim the cash assistance, the PWD beneficiary must clean their house and backyard while the OFWs must clean the front of their house.
The actual cleaning must be photographed for documentation.

The PESO Biñan looked for OFW Returnees in different barangays and conducted an assessment to gather the details of the
qualified beneficiaries, the office posted an announcement on their Facebook page. Applications were gathered through our BESU and
evaluation was done to determine the qualified beneficiaries.

The list of the qualified beneficiaries were then contacted and posted on the Facebook page of PESO Biñan. Distribution of
salaries were made thru the Barangay Employment Service Unit (BESU) who brought their salaries straight to their barangays/home.

Accomplishments:

•OFW Returnees Financial Assistance Program: “Paligid Mo, Linis Mo”

192 Actual Beneficiaries / 200 Target Beneficiaries X 100 = 96.00%

Impact of the Project:

This program benefited 192 OFW returnees.

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 List of Beneficiaries for OFW Returnees Financial Assistance Program

1 AGANAN, JESSIE M. 16 BALBUENA, RALPH JAMES Q. 31 CARLOS, VIRGILIO A. JR. 46 FLORES, LEO AGOSTO
2 AGULTO, TERESITA A. 17 BALLARAN, JOMER BALITIAN 32 CASUNURAN, JOEL B. 47 FRANCISCO, ROMEL D.
3 ALCAIDE, DANREB F. 18 BANAUAG, JASMIN 33 CEROS, MARK BETINOL 48 GALANG, ALFREDO D.
4 ALMAZAN, ELIZABETH R. 19 BANDEJES, FRANELYN V. 34 CORDERO, CHARLES ALIPIS 49 GARING, JEFFREY V.
5 ALMENCION, PERCIVAL A. 20 BANIQUED, MARK ANTHONY E. 35 CORONADO, JANETH FELIX 50 GONZALES, LARCH LESTER Y.
6 ALVAREZ, MICHAELLA L. 21 BUENAFE, ANALYN OCAMPO 36 CORONEL, GINA 51 GUEVARRA, JAY B.
7 AMA, LEA PANELO 22 BUMANLAG, MICHAEL 37 CORONEL, GINA 52 HERNANDEZ, DAN R. JR.
8 ANGELES, JEFFREY BARRY GUICO 23 BUÑAG, GIL CARLO N. 38 DELA CRUZ, MARILYN D. 53 HIGANTO, JOHN PATRICK S.
9 ANGELES, LIEZL M. 24 BURGOS, CESAR G. 39 DELOS SANTOS, SHIELA B. 54 JARDELEZA, CHARVY T.
10 APOLINAR, AMIEL F. 25 CABILAN, ANTHONY S. 40 DICDICAN, GHIA C. 55 JEREMIAS, RENALYN
11 AQUINO, AL BENIGNO V. 26 CADIANG, ELIZABETH FRANCISCO 41 ELAZEGUI, DARWIN C. 56 JEREMIAS, TAN H.
12 ARCILLA, ANTHONY G. 27 CADORES, LEAH V. 42 ENRIQUEZ, ANDRE L. 57 JEROSO, RICHARD B.
13 AZUELA, ALBERT 28 CAGUIOA, JOHN GABRIEL S. 43 ERMAC, CATHERINE L. 58 LAURENTE, MARIA LIZA A.
14 BADIDLES, TEE JAY A. 29 CAINGLES, ANGELO A. 44 ESPELETA, ANDRES BORJA 59 LAURETA, JOHN JOSEPH
15 BADIDLES, VIRGIÑIA 30 CARANDANG, FREDERICO 45 ESTEMAR, SOFRONIO G. 60 LOPEZ, NINO T.

61 MAGBITANG, KARLO 76 NAVARRO, LIBERTY M. 91 TANAEL, ARNOLD JAMES A. 101 JULLIUS B. ADAMA
62 MAGTIBAY, JOHN DANILOUFE II Z. 77 OXALES, RONALD GUICO 92 TANAEL, GLENN NOEL A. 102 DARYL S. ALITAGTAG
63 MAGTIBAY, RUEL E. 78 PANALINGAN, CHRISTIAN 93 TANAEL, JUSTINE ASHLEY G. 103 DARLENE A. ALMENDRA
64 MALOMA, LEONIDES A. 79 PECANA, GILBERT A. 94 TIZON, NELIA A. 104 ARNEL V ALOLOD
65 MANIPOL, PAUL DEO C. 80 PEREDO, ELHIA G. 95 TUAZON, JOANSON P. 105 SHEENA MARIE B. AMBAS
66 MARANAN, EVELYN R. 81 PEREZ, REDEN G. 96 VALENZUELA, JHEDAN NOLLORA 106 KRISTINE MAE APOSTOL
67 MARANO, MICHELLE NATIVIDAD 82 PEREZ, RODRERICK C. 97 VILLANUEVA, EMMANUEL 107 ARNALYN F. ASISTIO
68 MARQUEZ, GINO JENSSEN M. 83 PILI, RODERICK BEDERICO 98 VILORIA, JOEL M. 108 BRYAN O BACERA
69 MARTIN, KEVIN NIKKI G. 84 PUNONGBAYAN, MA. VICTORIA C. 99 ZAPANTA, LARA MARIZ C. 109 MIRRELL V. BELAN
70 MATREO , RODAN CHRISTIAN B. 85 QUINA, RAMIL FERRAN 100 ZUNIGA, REYNALDO N. JR. 110 CHARISMA F. BENJAMIN
71 MEDINA, RICHIE A. 86 REYES, BURT RYAN I. 111 CLARISSA E BOTA
72 MIMAY, JONATHAN C. 87 RODRIGUEZ, JIBBY R. 112 ROSE ANN V. CAPATE
73 MIRANDA, ROZETTE N. 88 ROMA, MARY JOY T. 113 MARK F. CAPILI
74 MIRAVALLES, JAMES CHRISTOPHER 89 SOCHACO, RAUL H. 114 MARJORIE A. CAPILI
75 MONTEMAYOR, JESICA N. 90 STA. CRUZ, RICKY V. 115 EDMON P. CHAVEZ

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116 REGINALD S COMILLAS 132 BENJIE O. MACAS 147 JONALYN A PADILLA 162 JOHN ERIC M. TABANERA
117 JOAHNA P. CRUZ 133 JESSICA G. MANDRIGAL 148 RACHEL B. PADUL 163 ANDREA ANN L. TABORES
118 ROSEMARIE A DATILES 134 PAMELA SHANE D. MARAVILLA 149 EMANUELO D. PALOR 164 GINA L. TOLENTINO
119 MARICAR A. DAVID 135 JEFF FRANZ M MARTINITO 150 GERALD J. PANOLINO 165 DIANA C. TUGAFF
120 ROMMIEL JAY J. DE OCAMPO 136 GALVIN 151 JUPITER 166
C. MENDOZA S. PERALTA ROXAN E UMALI
121 ANNALIZA M. DIANELA
137 ROMULO A. MENDOZA 152 JEFFREY B PITIL 167 CHARMAINE M. VALDEZ
122 DONABELLE C. DURAN
138 JUBILYN S. MUNTIL 153 FLORDELIZA S POLLESCAS 168 ALLEN M. VILLACORTA
123 JAN RICARDO D ESCUETA
139 ANGELITO V. NAGERA 154 JUDIE M PULGADO 169 JOENALDO M YLEEN
124 ANALIZA G ESCUETA
125 RHEA A. ESLAVA 140 RON O. NALLOS 155 ROLANDO R PULSADO 170 GUILLAUME P. YONZAGA
126 MONIQUE L. EVANGELISTA 141 ELLAINE S. NAVARRO 156 CHARITO E. RAMOS 171 CHRISTIAN BENEDICT A GUMAPAS
127 LAREIN ANN C. HARDIOLIN 142 JONAS B OLAGUER 157 CHRISTIAN P. RANCE 172 CHIQUI M. CASUBHA
128 MARLO Q JACOSALEM 143 BERNARDINO D ORTIZ 158 EDDIELY R REJAS 173 JOHN KEVIN A. MONDEVERDE
129 ALVIN A. LARIA 144 ADELIANO M. ORTIZ 159 JERICHO I. SANDEZ 174 MARGIE A. ALTAREJOS
130 MARVIN L. LUSTRE 145 MARK NEIL S. PABALAN 160 MANILYN D SUBEZA 175 JENIE ROSE CABUNGCAL
131 IRENE N MACABURAS 146 THALIA T PADILLA 161 JESUSA P. SULIT 176 JONNAIRA D. ARAGASI
177 ROSEMARIE A. GALICIA
178 GINA B. ESTOR
179 FRANCIS A. ESTOR The lives of the beneficiaries and their loved ones listed above were somehow elevated
180 MARIE JANE STA. MARIA through this project. The cash assistance gave a feeling of relief even for a short period of time
181 JOHN FRANCIS M. DELA CRUZ because they had food on their tables and they had money to buy their other necessities. In a
182 JORGE U. AGILA way, they had the peace of mind to make plans for more permanent ways to survive the
183 WILMER A. BUNGAY
pandemic.
184 JHONRY M. MENDOZA
185 RIZALYNDA ELIZ-MER A. NOVENO
186 ADELA DE CASTRO PESO Biñan is certain that this program created a positive impact not just on the lives of
187 SAHARA M. MAPANDI the beneficiaries but also on our society. In times of crisis like this pandemic, solidarity is
188 ALLEVA ANGELO E. ABARQUEZ important. PESO Biñan will always be one with the nation in good times and more so in bad
189 CHARINA MERCADO
times!
190 MARIMAR A. VILLANUEVA
191 RYAN H. SALANDANAN
192 RECHEL F. GALECIO

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PWD Financial Assistance Program: “Bahay Mo, Linis Mo”

“PESO Biñan assigned PWDs to clean their house thru “Bahay Mo Linis Mo” for cash
assistance”

PWDs is another sector of our society who were greatly

affected by the pandemic. Many PWDs in Biñan could hardly find
a source of income that will be able to support for their
maintenance or medicines and this has become their biggest
problem during that time.

The PESO Biñan team proposed a program that would be an

answer to this problem even for a short period of time tagged as
“Bahay Mo Linis Mo” program. A cash for work assistance
program.

House to house distribution of Financial Assistance for PWD

House to house distribution of Financial Assistance for OFW Returnees

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Testimonial from one of the Beneficiaries

Captured from Video Interview

Ms. Erlinda P. Cardama, PWD

“Ako po si Erlinda Cardama isang PWD, ako po ay
nagpapasalamat sa BESU at sa PESO Binan sa
pagbibigay ng tulong pinansyal. Malaking tulong po ito
upang makadagdag sa pambili ng gamot pra sa aking
kapansanan. Maraming salamat po.”

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 Project Proposal:

•PWD Financial Assistance Program

Target: 260 beneficiaries X P3,000 = P780,000

Objective:
This program aims to provide the PWD sectors with financial assistance that they
could use for their basic needs for a certain period of time.

Implementation:
The Financial Assistance given to PWDs in Biñan during the pandemic was thought of
by the head of PESO Biñan, Mr. Romualdo Garcia and the PESO Biñan Team. The office
gave PHP 3,000.00 per beneficiary. This is a cash for work program by which each
beneficiary were assigned to clean their house for a certain period of time equivalent for a cash
assistance. The amount set would be of great help to cover for their maintenance/medicine for
a certain period of time.
To be able to qualify for this program, any of the following documents must be
presented:

Requirements For PWD:

•Must be a PWD ID holder
•If sick, medical certificate

Beneficiaries cleaning their house

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 List of Beneficiaries for PWD Assistance Program
1 ACABO JONAFE SARDAÑAS
The above requirements were subject to validation. Once validated, the applicant would 2 AFRICA LEOVIGILDO MANDIGMA
be eligible for the program. Likewise, to claim the cash assistance, the PWD beneficiary must 3 AGNECITO KAREN SEGUBIENSE
clean their house and backyard while the OFWs must clean the front of their house. The actual 4 AGUSTIN JOHN PATRICK CLAVILLAS
cleaning must be photographed for documentation. 5 ALCASID BRYAN PANGANIBAN
6 ALFEREZ JUDITH DALAWANGPU
7 ALIPALA CONNIE CARINGAL
The PESO Biñan looked for the PWDS in different barangays and conducted an 8 ALMADA LETICIA LERPIDO
assessment to gather the details of the qualified beneficiaries and for OFWs, the office posted an 9 ALMEDA MERLY LITA
announcement on their Facebook page. Applications were gathered through our BESU and 10 ALMEDRAL ARNOLD DELA CRUZ
11 ALMENDRAS NIÑO DENNIS VARGAS
evaluation was done to determine the qualified beneficiaries. 12 ALON NATHANIEL MERCADO
13 ALONDE JENNIFER SALANDANAN
The list of the qualified beneficiaries were then contacted and posted on the Facebook 14 ALONTE CHARLEMAGNE PAKINGGAN
page of PESO Biñan. Distribution of salaries were made thru the Barangay Employment 15 ALORA MARCELINO CASUBUAN
16 ALORA ROMAN CARULASAN
Service Unit (BESU) who brought their salaries straight to their barangays/home. 17 AMA ROSSANA POJANES
18 AMA JOSELITO MENESES
Accomplishments: 19
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AMA
AMABA
HONEYLYN
JENNIFE
ARIADO
ALMARIO
21 AMACAN CECILIA CONCEPCION
22 AMADOR EMMANUEL CARDEÑO
•PWD Financial Assistance Program 23 AMARO DANILO MORANTE
24 ARCA JOHN VINCENT MANDEOYA
25 ARCEGA ESMERAGDO AZARCON
26 ARCILLA JOAN CAMILLE CABUNGCAL
251 Actual Beneficiaries / 260 Target Beneficiaries X100 = 96.54% 27 ARMANDO JOSEPH VILLANUEVA
28 ATIENZA JOAN LIM
29 BAAY ANDREA MILLAMINA
30 BABADILLA LLOYD VINCENT SOMOOC
31 BABIERA ZARAH BACUNGGAN
Impact of the Project: 32 BACCAY RUBEN CALIGUIRAN
This program benefited 251 PWDs. 33 BAGACINA NIEVA CARANDANG
34 BANANIA RICHARD BUREGA
35 BARBERO HENRY BALDEMOR
36 BARIAS MARIVIC BOFILL
37 BARRIOS RIEGNA MAE
38 BATALLA ANA BEA DIOLABA
39 BATAN JOWIE PASTRANA
40 BAUTISTA JOSUA JEL CALDERON
41 BAYARAS VIVIAN LOPENA
42 BEDICO JOSEPHINE FARAON
43 BEDOYA ADELAIDO RIVERA
44 BELEN LEOBIT TAYAM
45 BELEN EVANGELINA ATIENZA

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46 BELTRAN TERESA PECAÑA 61 CARULASAN FLAVIANA BERGONIA 76 CORRALES CORAZON

47 BERGOLA MELINDA GOLONDRINA 62 CASAS CHARLOU TONELITE 77 CUASAY RAMOEL DEMILIO
48 BIASON BERNARDO DEJAN 63 CASISON MARK LESTER SALVIA 78 DAGSAN JEROME KIRK LARZEN GERONIMO
49 BIGUERAS MARIETTA ARAGON 64 CASTRO QUEEN NATASHA ANDALES 79 DAVID CARL FAZON
50 BROZAL JENNY BALDERAMA 65 CASUBUAN ALEJANDRO NIELO 80 DAYAO FROCTUSO MANGUERRA
51 CABAG MA. JHONALYN BUCCAT 66 CASUBUAN ERIN CAPIDOS 81 DE CASTRO ROMANO EGUAL
52 CABRERA ANGELO 67 CASUBUAN ERWIN ERISPE 82 DE JESUS JELIZA CARVAJAL
53 CANADA WELLINGTON GOLIMLIM 68 CASULLA JOSHUA SALMORIN 83 DE LEON MA. ELLA ISABELLE
54 CANDELARIA MARIANNE MARIE LIBAS 69 CATINDIG LIGAYA TAMAYO 84 DE LEON JETHRO NINO DELOS SANTOS
55 CAÑETE HELEN ARIZA 70 CELIS RAMON COLEGIO 85 DE MATA ALMA CELIS
56 CAÑETE CHRISSA FAYE CANLAS 71 CERDEÑA JAN-MICHAEL MAGBITANG 86 DEL ROSARIO VIRGILIO MERONES
57 CAPIRAL JANETH RONLES 72 CERDEÑA YEASA MAE VICERA 87 DELA CRUZ LEONILA PEREZ
58 CARDAMA ERLINDA PANGAN 73 CERICO MILAGROS HERNANDEZ 88 DELA CRUZ LIEZEL DEVEZA
59 CARTECIANO ILONA ALTASIN 74 CHAVARIA MARIBETH 89 DELIZO ANASTACIO ANCERO
60 CARTECIANO CARLO ALTASIN 75 CHAVARIA OLIVIA MENDOZA 90 DELOS REYES GIOVANNI CAÑETE

91 DIALOGO MARLYN DIZON 106 FERNANDEZ MAE CAROLINE REYES 121 GRAJEDO EMELINE YANG
92 DIAMANTE MA. DIANA ERISE 107 FLORES REYNALDO INCOMIO 122 GRANADO LETICIA AJAS
93 DICHOSO JOEL HERNANDEZ 108 FLORES REYNALDO INCOMIO 123 GRANADO ERLINDA ALONTE
94 DIMAPILIS MARY CRIS SALVADOR 109 FONTALBA JOSE TANAEL 124 GRANADO DIONICIO ALONTE
95 DIMARANAN MARIO ARISGADO 110 FULLANTES JR GUIDO VERDEJO 125 GREFALDA MARIJOE LORENO
96 DIZON CRISTINE ALGORA 111 GAHOC MICHAEL ABANO 126 GUIANAN MELANIE MENICABLE
97 EMELO ROLANDO CARAVANA 112 GALANG VIRGINIA MANCE 127 GUICO ERLINDA DEL ROSARIO
98 ENRIQUEZ MARIA LETECIA PEREÑA 113 GARAMPA ANGELINA ALOMIA 128 HICANA RAMILYN
99 ERMINO PACITA DOLOT 114 GARCIA JOY ABIGAIL LAYUGAN 129 HIPOLITO FERDINAND CASTRO
100 ESCANDER FRANCISCO LOCSIN 115 GAYON SUSAN MERONES 130 ILUSTRISIMO ROBERTO BATUHAN
101 ESCAÑO GENER ERCILLA 116 GERODIAS ERICKSON BANALO 131 INFANTE ANNA MARIE CACAO
102 ESPELETA RICHIE HEBRES 117 GERONIMO PAUL JAYLEN ALGARNE 132 INFANTE JEFFRY CANTOR
103 ESTREMERA RICARDO ESPARAS 118 GILBUENA WILKRIS TEMPROSA 133 JETAJOBE JOVEN LADIMO
104 FERNANDEZ DIANNE CRUZ 119 GOJIT TRISTAN DYNEL 134 JIMENEZ BENIGNA PANGAN
105 FERNANDEZ JOSE CACAO 120 GONZALES RIZALITA ERISPE 135 JORDAN ROMEO GUYARAN

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136 JOSE WILLIAM CAPONPON 151 MADRIDANO ARNOLD DE LEON 166 MEMBREDE NILDA DE VERA
137 JOYOSA GLADYS VILLANUEVA 152 MAGBITANG AMELIA ONZA 167 MENCERO LEONARDO LUNA
138 JUAN ROBERTO SANTOS 153 MAGNO SHANNEN NICOLE TUBANZA 168 MENDIOLA SUSIE ALMENDRAL
139 LAGUTOM MARCIAL MANAHAN 154 MAGNO MARTILLA CARLA ERANDIO 169 MENDOZA JOHN ALLEN MORTEGA
140 LAYUGAN ALLAN DIAGO 155 MAGNO JOHN NIKKO GUTIERREZ 170 MERCADO MARITESS DELA CRUZ
141 LEAGUE NOMER SALVACION 156 MAHALIN EMILY DELA CRUZ 171 MESINA CRISTINA CORTEZ
142 LIBRANDA NEMESIO ANDA 157 MAJAM HAYDEE VALLEGA 172 METRAN RUFO TUAZON
143 LIM ABIGAEL GUICO 158 MANALO NICKO ANGELO PABALAN 173 MIGUEL RINO BELECINA
144 LISAY SALVADOR JR. MASAGA 159 MANLANGIT MARK LAWRENCE DAGANGON 174 MILAN DONATO BAWALAN
145 LLARENA WILFREDO QUIÑONES 160 MARCELLANA LLOYD AMADOR 175 MIRANDA ESTELITO VILLANUEVA
146 LOBITANA NECEFORO LAPUT 161 MARFIL WILLIE NAVARRO 176 MIRANDA AURORA RODRIGUEZ
147 LOPERA IVY ESPIRITU 162 MARQUEZ DARRIES 177 MONTALBAN ANITA LAURIO
148 LOVENDINO ANN ABOGADO 163 MASMELA ERWIN JOHN BILAN 178 MONTALBAN EDGARDO MERCADO
149 MAAYO RODEL EGUILLOS 164 MAURICIO EDWIN BASADA 179 MONTALBAN RANNIE GOIZ
150 MADERA GUIA ROSE OFRECIO 165 MELANIO EMILIO LARA 180 MONTALBO CHRISTIAN MARK MENDERVETA

181 MONTANEZ FELIPE ALICAIDE 196 PEDA ALEJO BERJA 211 RICAFUENTE RHEA DELITON
182 MORALES LOVELHENE PORLAJEPRAXIDIO 197 PENERA MARIANNE ALMARIO 212 RIVERA OLIVIA LIMBAG
183 MUÑOZ NILDA CAROLA 198 PILAR SUSANA TAMO 213 RODRIGUEZ ABEL SALVADOR
184 MUNSOD FRANCISCO CAROLA 199 PIMENTEL MADELINE IMPERIAL 214 RODRIGUEZ REED KELVIN CASTRO
185 NIDO NEIL ALBIN ESTOPERES 200 PINILI MICHAEL NICOL 215 SABANDO NINNA GABRIELLE ALAGAO
186 OCA MERILENE DIMANAWA 201 PLAZA MARLON 216 SAMIANO FELIPE MALIBIRAN
187 OLIVAR CONRADA MORETO 202 PRESBITERO LORNAN CEQUEÑA 217 SAMPAGA NOEL MARISTANES
188 ORDENIZA EMERINE MEDALLADA 203 QUIHILAG JOSELITO MENDINUETA 218 SAN JUAN HEIDI DELOS SANTOS
189 ORQUIA CHARLIE ZARATE 204 RAMACULA EBELYNDA EULEN 219 SANCHEZ CARMINA LIMBAG
190 ORTEGA AGNES 205 RAMOS LYNDON VILLAMIN 220 SANGALANG EDEN COMINTAN
191 PADAG MOLINA 206 REAL LEONARDO II GALDONEZ 221 SANTANDER ANATALIA
192 PANCHO MELJHON BONTOG 207 RESCOBILLO ROGER ABILA 222 SANTIAGO MELISSA GUMBAN
193 PARAS ARIANA MAE CASTILLO 208 REVILLA ANTOM VERACRUZ 223 SARIO SATURNINA ESPARCIA
194 PASAMONTE MARIELA ANAHAN 209 REYES TERESITA DIMARANAN 224 SARMIENTO MAURICIO CALINISAN
195 PASTOLERO MARK ANGELO MILLENAS 210 REYES ROSITA ALEMANYA 225 SARMIENTO REYKALYNE LABAO

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226 SENOSIN MARCELO JR. ARIARTE 241 VELARDE JHONALYN MARQUEZ

227 SESGUNDO RAQUEL LACAMFUENGA 242 VELARDE JOHN RHEB MARCAIDA
228 SEVILLENO PAULO CABANSAG 243 VERZOSA JOHN ALDRED VILLANUEVA
229 SINCHONGCO RIZZA VILLEGAS 244 YABUT DAVID LEHI MARQUEZ
230 SORIANO SYRUZ SAWADOR 245 YAMBAO NERISA ALTASIN
231 SORIANO JOHN MARK CERICO 246 YANG RODRIGO CASTILLO
232 TABAGAN REYNALDO TEODORO 247 YAP KWINIE SAMANIEGO
233 TALLA RAQUEL CALDERON 248 ZARAGOZA TIMOTHY ANDREW BALITA
234 TALPLACIDO KRISTIAN DARELL MAHILIG 249 ZARATE MOISES INSORIO
235 TAMONDONG MAURA VELASCO 250 ZARATE RONALYN BUNAO
236 TAYTAY RICHARD SULIGAN 251 ZARATE MARILOU HERRADURA
237 TIMBREZA SAMANTHA JOHANNA TIANGCO
238 VALENZUELA DANIEL LIGAYA
239 VALERIO EVA GARCIA
240 VELARDE ROMEO DIOGCO

Beneficiaries of this program were so elated and thankful to PESO Biñan that during this hard times they
were given a program that made themselves felt useful not only for their families but to the society as well.

The program given some relief that even for a certain period of time they will never be a burden to their
families but a useful individual who are part of solving the financial problems of their loved ones.

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PESO Heart: “ Sapatos na Pinahiram, Trabaho ang Nakamtan”

PESO Biñan Team is trained to always have a BIG heart for those who
are in need. Compassion has always been a compelling reason for the team to
extend their helping hands to those who need it. Here is another inspiring story
about compassion of a PESO Biñan staff during the pandemic.
Mr. Kevin Alcabasa went to PESO Office to search for job, he approached
Mr. Joel Zapata a PESO staff asking for a list of job vacancies. It was during those
times that hiring for DELAMO LENDING INVESTOR CORP. was on going. Joel
interviewed and pre-quality him if he is fitted for the said company. Upon
assessing his qualifications, Joel recommended that he apply for the position
needed by DELAMO LENDING INVESTOR CORP., by which interview is
already on going. But he noticed that Kevin was not wearing a pair of shoes but
just slippers which he thought would give Kevin a negative impression for the
interviewer.
Joel believed in the capability of the guy and he really wanted to help him
to find a job that could help him and his family earn a living. Without second
thought, Joel lent his pair of shoes to Kevin so he could proceed to the interview
proper. Joel`s instinct was right, after the interview, Kevin was hired by DELAMO
LENDING INVESTOR CORP.
Currently, Mr. Kevin Alcabasa is under probationary period at DELAMO
LENDING INVESTOR CORP. and he is now a candidate for regularization. He
is thankful to PESO Biñan for the opportunity given to him and for the personal
help extended to him. He is likewise grateful to Ms. Joel Zapata, a PESO Biñan
Staff, for her compassion to those in need. Indeed, PESO has a huge HEART for
the needy.
PESO Staff Joel Zapata lending his shoes to Mr. Kevin Alcabasa

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PESO Cares: “ Pangarap na Negosyo, Nakamit sa Tulong ng PESO at DOLE”

During the surge of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, many Overseas Filipino
Workers (OFW) lost their jobs and were forced to return to the Philippines with
uncertainty of regaining their job after the surge.
One of this OFW Returnees is Ms. Teresita A. Agulto, a 66 years old, domestic
helper in Hongkong for 28 years. She was one of the OFW returnees who availed the
PESO Biñan`s OFW Returnees Financial Assistance Program dubbed as “PALIGID
MO LINIS MO” program.
She was tearly eyed when she received her financial assistance program from
PESO Biñan`s staff who brought it straight to her house in Barangay Tubigan, she was
so thankful and told us that it will be of great help for her since it will be impossible for
her to go back to her work in Hongkong considering her age and condition. She
informed us that if she can find ways to put up a small business here in the Philippines,
she will never be thinking of going back to Honkong but she was not able to save money
for that.
Going back to the office, the staff informed PESO head Mr. Romualdo A. Garcia
about her condition. Upon learning about it, Mr. Garcia ordered PESO Biñan`s Focal
Ms. Gerlene Clarice Yenko to re-assess Ms. Agulto`s condition and find ways to help
her. Upon assessing Ms. Agulto`s profile for the financia assistance program Ms.
Gerlene Clarice Yenko recommended her to apply for DOLE`s Pangkabuhayan
Starter Kit Program for OFW Returnees thru the Provincial PESO. PESO Biñan team
convinced her to apply for the program bus Ms. Agulto find some difficulties in
fulfilling all the necessary requirements and documents. “Maraming maraming salamat sa PESO at DOLE. Napakalaking
pagpapala sa aming pamilya ang binigay nyo sa aming puhunan.
Nakatulong at marami pa akong natutulungan”

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 She was quite reluctant to apply for the program because of limited knowledge and her age, she felt that it will be hard for her
to fulfill the requirements. PESO Biñan tried every possible way to convinced her to continue the application. They did not stop until
Ms. Agulto`s papers were completed. PESO Biñan submitted it to the PESO Provincial Office for validation and assessment.
As a result, her application was approved and was able to receive her Pangkabuhayan Starter Kit.
At present. Ms. Agulto is now managing her small business a sari-sari store. She is indeed grateful for this good project of
DOLE. The sari-sari store has been helping her and her family with their daily needs. She no longer worries about their food and
other basic necessities. Likewise, she is thankful for the help of PESO Binan because without their assistance, she would not have
had the store that she is currently managing.
A simple help provided by the PESO Biñan team created a huge impact on her life. It put a smile back on her face as she
hoped for a better life with fulfilled dreams. It is because PESO CARES.

Ms. Agulto receiving her Pangkabuhayan Starter Kit

from DOLE/OWWA thru PESO Provincial Office of Feeling blessed and fulfilled with her sari-sari store business
Laguna

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