GENERAL LUNA, SIARGAO — New livelihood opportunities opened for local entrepreneurs as the Local Government Unit of General Luna, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), formally turned over the NegoKart Project to 30 beneficiaries and launched the Food Bazaar at Paseo de Cabuntog on September 15, 2026. The activity brought together Municipal Mayor Johnson Y. Sajulga, Vice Mayor Romina Rusillon-Sajulga, Sangguniang Bayan members, barangay officials, municipal employees, and community members. DOLE Provincial Director May C. Velonta and representatives from the TESDA Provincial Training Center–Siargao also joined the event, highlighting the agencies' shared efforts to expand livelihood and skills development opportunities in the municipality.
Equipping Micro-Entrepreneurs for Success
Each of the 30 beneficiaries received a complete NegoKart unit valued at up to P30,000, providing mobile vending equipment and startup support for individuals engaged in food vending and related small businesses. As part of the program, participants who completed the Basic Food Handling and Financial Literacy Training also received certificates. The training provided practical lessons on food safety and financial management, giving beneficiaries not only the equipment needed to start or strengthen their businesses but also knowledge that can help them manage their ventures responsibly. The NegoKart Project serves as a livelihood assistance initiative designed to help informal workers develop or expand small-scale enterprises and create more sustainable sources of income.
Food Bazaar Highlights Local Enterprise
The livelihood initiative continued with the opening of the Food Bazaar, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Paseo de Cabuntog. The bazaar featured a variety of local delicacies and food products, giving beneficiaries and other local entrepreneurs an opportunity to introduce their products to the community. Beyond providing a venue for selling local products, the initiative creates additional opportunities for entrepreneurship and community-based economic activity. The LGU General Luna expressed its appreciation to DOLE Regional Director Atty. Jason P. Balais for the agency's support in advancing livelihood opportunities. It also recognized the continuing partnership between DOLE and TESDA in promoting skills development and sustainable livelihood programs. Through collaborative, people-centered initiatives, General Luna continues to support local entrepreneurship while creating opportunities for residents to develop skills, strengthen livelihoods, and participate in the local economy.
