...from vendors and beggars to park employees
By jeanneyvonne
@jeanneyvonne (5501)
Philippines
April 19, 2012 4:35am CST
I heard a very good news this morning regarding people around Luneta park, one of the most recognized locations in our country.
In the news item, some vendors and beggars of the park were given jobs to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the park. In my opinion, this is a very great news because people are mobilized and they are productive. at the same time, there are people are earning money for their time and work. This is a good example of management and making good use of the people. At least, there are people who will maintain the park and the park can stay beautiful.
S Do you know similar stories like this?
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5 responses
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
22 Apr 12
oh wow, this is a good move, indeed. i would say there aren't much to expect from the government but i should give kudos to manila city hall office for being able to think about this thing because they gave them a chance to earn their money consistently and they would not even have to beg (literally) for it.
@jeanneyvonne (5501)
• Philippines
23 Apr 12
It is indeed a good gesture from their part and I hope other local governments will emulate this. At least they try to make a change and difference in otehr people's lives (especially the less fortunate ones).
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
21 Apr 12
That's the best way to help people. As the saying goes, "you just don't give fish, but you teach them how to fish". 
That way, they will be productive people and be proud of themselves that they now have decent jobs. So, they better make good on it. 
That way, they will be productive people and be proud of themselves that they now have decent jobs. So, they better make good on it. @jeanneyvonne (5501)
• Philippines
22 Apr 12
I think that saying will hold true, how technology-advance we may be. I just hope this practice continue and it gets emulated by otehr cities. They are helping themselves to be a better community and they can form a sense of camaraderie and goodwill towards each otehr. I hope a similar program will be launched in every city in our country.
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
19 Apr 12
That indeed is very good news! It's good to hear something like that once in a while, well I don't mind hearing it every day! It's good that finally a decision that truly helped the poor was done by someone in our country. At least we could surely see that they're really concerned with the people instead of just themselves.
I just hope that these new 'employees' do appreciate the chance that they're given and that they'd do everything they can to keep their opportunities with them and their family.
It's really good. Happy MyLot experience today!
@jonnifc (1017)
• Philippines
21 Apr 12
That's a very good idea! I wonder why nobody ever thought of doing that before? I think it's good that these people are given an opportunity to help themselves to live better lives and earning some money. At the same time, they are helping the city they live in. Hopefully this will give them a sense of pride and self-worth that they will decide to stay on this productive path. I haven't heard of other cities doing the same. But when I think of opportunities given to people who are disadvantaged, I remember some companies who give employment to disabled people. We all know of Lamoiyan Corp. who does that. I also know of a small cafe in Marikina who also employs deaf individuals. Things like this just make me smile and renews my belief in the Filipino.
@jeanneyvonne (5501)
• Philippines
22 Apr 12
I don't know but I guess some people have this bad impression about hiring vendors or poor people as actual employees. I think it is wrong but some of the people in the higher class all think of poor people as criminals and always in bad light. Of course, this sis a bad generalization but it does happen.
I do hope that otehr cities with landmarks can use this approach. They can help their won community by doing this. It's a solution that kills two problems with one method.
The situations you mention are really good examples of uplifting people and it shows that some companies do care about the people, not just for profit.
