Isang mapagpala at mapagpalayang araw sa inyong lahat!

On behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), I extend my warmest greetings to our partners and the stakeholders celebrating the third anniversary of the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program. We congratulate the government agencies that are involved in this program, led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Your leadership in, and commitment to this multi-agency advocacy help move our country forward. EPAPH is one of the important ways through which government assists Filipino communities and families in recovering from socio-economic challenges, including the pandemic. The task may be colossal, but we can slowly but surely achieve zero hunger in the country.

We at DTI commit to continue supporting EPAPH by strengthening the provision of business development initiatives from 1,342 Negosyo Centers nationwide. Programs and services on entrepreneurship—such as capacity building, mentoring, product development, and marketing—as well as access to Shared Service Facilities and Fabrication Laboratories, will continue to be extended to EPAHP beneficiaries. This way, we can assist them as they improve the quality and marketability of their products and services.

We recognize EPAPH’s important contribution in attaining the country’s Sustainable Development Goal of eradicating hunger by 2030. We believe that this synergistic initiative will continue to provide socio-economic opportunities to Filipinos nationwide. This partnership among government agencies is a step toward our shared goal of uplifting and improving the lives of the most vulnerable and

marginalized sectors of our society. As we share the same commitment and optimism, we can help achieve shared prosperity for all Filipinos.

Maraming salamat at mabuhay!

Date of release: 23 March 2023