A daughter of a solo parent in Antique was chosen to be the 'Pantawid Model Child,' stating that she wanted to inspire people, especially in the poor sector.
The Department of Trade and Industry supported the indigenous peoples' community in Antique to help improve their productivity and generate more income.
Iloilo City is this year's official Philippine candidate for the Creative Cities Network of UNESCO in the category of gastronomy, and they are asking for the full support of the Department of Trade and Industry.
The Department of Labor and Employment's TUPAD program provided emergency employment to beneficiaries in Antique, helping them defray their family expenses.