The waste pickers organized by KAKASAHA in Imus joined the members of PESHAI and Las Pinas KAKASAHA in a conference held at UP School of Labor and Industrial Relations.
KAKASAHA (Kababaihan Kaagapay sa Hanapbuhay-SKA, Inc.) have been promoting protection and development of the informal sector including the waste pickers.
Part of the advocacy in the local government is the efficient implementation of the Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003) and networks with the Homeowners Associations to allow the wastepickers to be their official waste pickers.
Susanita "Babes" G. Tesiorna assisted also the waste pickers of Brgy. Escopa III of Quezon City in partnership with Kag. Beth of the said barangay. KAKASAHA provided a loan without interest a revolving fund of Twenty Thousand (P20,000.00) for the "KARITON BAWAT WASTEPICKER" OR "CART FOR EVERY WASTEPICKER" project.
The Department of Labor presented this during a national activity held in SM Mandaluyong. The Quezon City government also assisted by providing them Identification Cards, uniform shirts and assigned them which roads can they be allowed by the MMDA.
The Department of Labor presented this during a national activity held in SM Mandaluyong. The Quezon City government also assisted by providing them Identification Cards, uniform shirts and assigned them which roads can they be allowed by the MMDA.
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