In collaboration with the Office of the Congressman, the Office of the Governor, and Kalinga State University, the Office of Senator Imee R. Marcos, represented by Mr. Regie U. Wacas, formally launched the Cash for Work Program for students at Kalinga State University on September 10, 2024. The event was attended by university officials, led by KSU President Dr. Ed Bagtang, alongside representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development, a key partner agency in the initiative. Congressman Allen Jesse Capuyan Mangaoang was represented by Dr. Carol Agyao Mangaoang, while Governor James Edduba was represented by Atty. Zorayda Mia Wacnang.

The Cash for Work Program initiated by Senator Imee R. Marcos aims to provide temporary employment opportunities to individuals, particularly students, in exchange for financial assistance. It is designed to support those in need by offering short-term work, usually community or government projects, allowing participants to earn a livelihood while contributing to their communities. For students, this program helps alleviate financial burdens, such as educational expenses, while fostering responsibility, work experience, and community engagement. They may also be deployed in the offices within the university that need their services.