Koronadal City — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XII, through the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) and Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), in coordination with Panabo Multipurpose Cooperative (Panabo MPC), conducted a coordination and orientation activity for EPAHP Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).

The activity focused on credit and financial support for CBOs, including the loan application process, requirements, follow-ups, and status of applications. Discussions also covered opportunities such as the Supplementary Feeding Program, Walang Gutom Program and other market-related activities where CBOs may utilize financial support to strengthen their operations.

The orientation emphasized responsible financial management and proper use of credit to help CBOs manage resources, sustain their operations, and take advantage of livelihood and market opportunities. Through the activity, DSWD and its partners provided CBOs with relevant information and guidance to strengthen their financial and organizational capacity and support their continued participation in EPAHP 12 initiatives.