“SEDP has been a great help in boosting economic activity in communities by lending business capital to entrepreneurs. There is a need to assess how we should continue to empower communities during this pandemic. The apostolic mission and commitment of the SEDP is essential in the efforts to restart the economy. It opens opportunities to the poor and the marginalized members of society,” DILG V RD Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda shared in his message during the SEDP – Simbag sa Pag-asenso Inc. Annual General Assembly.

The SEDP – Simbag sa Pag-asenso, Inc. (A Microfinance NGO) (SEDP-Simbag Microfinance) conducted an Annual General Assembly on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Cathedral Social Hall, Cathedral Compound, Albay District, Legazpi City with RD Nuyda as guest speaker. He discussed the strategies on balancing and protecting the communities and their livelihood amidst the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.