RISING UP.Recipients of livelihood kits during the distribution on Wednesday (March 23, 2022) by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte. The grants are meant for micro, small and medium enterprises badly affected by Typhoon Odette to restart their businesses.(Photo courtesy of DTI Region 8) TACLOBAN CITY -The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has turned over PHP3.29 million worth of livelihood kits to micro small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) in Southern Leyte badly affected by Typhoon Odette. DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said in an interview Thursday that 412 MSMEs received livelihood kits to restart their business during a ceremony held Wednesday in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte. Recipients of kits are from the towns of Sogod, Macrohon, Padre Burgos, Malitbog, Tomas Oppus, San Juan, Anahawan, Hinundayan, Hinunangan, Silago, Bontoc, Liloan, San Francisco, Pintuyan, San Ricardo, and Libagon. The livelihood kit ranges from groceries, kitchen war