The cover of this issue features the women beneficiaries of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Eastern Visayas. Their stories highlight resilience and empowerment through various livelihood opportunities.
Their success reflects the encouraging trend shown in the latest poverty statistics of Eastern Visayas, which report a steady decline in poverty incidence, with 10,320 families lifted out of poverty from 2021 to 2023.
As the region continues to move forward with economic growth and livelihood initiatives, programs like SLP remain vital in ensuring that vulnerable communities, especially women, continue to thrive and contribute to sustainable development.