QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will give zero-interest loans to the families of soldiers killed or wounded in the Marawi City conflict.
“We want to assure the (internally displaced persons) that President Duterte’s administration continues to provide more business and livelihood opportunities through the DTI Negosyo seminars being given to help them recover soon,” said DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez.
Lopez said that the loans aim to fund the livelihood ventures of the families of the soldiers.
“Like hog-raising, rice trading, food stalls and sari-sari stores,” he said.
The funds will come from the budget allocated for small- and medium-scale enterprises.
