Cayetano’s PTK reaches out to another TODA in Pampanga

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• Wednesday, July 15, 2015

(NEWSCENTRAL.PH)

Angeles City PUV drivers and operators are now a step closer towards improving their livelihood and reaping the benefits of the country’s growing economy, all thanks to Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s PTK (Presyo, Trabaho, Kita/Kaayusan) program.

The Abakan Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (ABATODA) received a cash grant of P100,000 from Sen. Cayetano’s PTK program.

“We want to create real changes, make Filipino families’ lives easier, and help them benefit from our growing economy,” Cayetanosaid. “We hope that this PTK program will draw away the tricycle operators and drivers in Angeles City from the clutches of 5/6 loan sharks,” Cayetano said.

Dubbed “Kontra 5-6,” a project of PTK, provides a cash grant to market vendor, transport, farmer and fisher groups. It serves as a start-up capital for their business venture or seed money for ABATODA’s micro-financing scheme.

In response, Rolly Bautista, association president, thanked the senator and assured the fund will be used to help cash-strapped members.

“Sa tulong ng PTK program ni Kuya Alan, alam naming mapapaunlad namin ang aming hanap-buhay at bubuti ang aming buhay,” Bautista said.

“Salamat kay Kuya Alan, may dagdag-kapital na para makatulong sa pagpapalago ng aming hanap-buhay.”

The group’s initiative, Cayetano says, is what inspires him to help more farmers, fishers, transport groups, and small entrepreneurs win the battle against poverty and lack of opportunity.

The senator said he will strongly push for policies and programs that will promote micro-financing using PTK as model all throughout the country, so more sectors can benefit from the growing economy in the country.

“We need to see our government to be more proactive in making real changes in our people’s lives.