The Department of Labor and Employment 7 (DOLE-7) has formally awarded the Bangus in Pen Project to the municipality of Argao. "It is one of the priorities of DOLE programs that focuses on the plight of the of the informal sector who for quite some time had been wanting in terms of direct assistance, by way of financial support, technical capability, and competence to direct themselves towards becoming future and successful entrepreneurs," DOLE-7 Assistant Regional Director Exequiel R. Sarcauga said. Many jobs will come directly from the project which is expected to provide additional employment and income to the caretakers.

Milkfish project creates more jobs for Argao. (2010, January 1-2). Panay News, p. 5.