September 17, 2024

Another batch of DOLE- TUPAD (Department of Labor and Employment- Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers) beneficiaries from E. B. Magalona, this time comprised of 544 residents of various barangays, have received their wages during a payout at the Public Plaza today.

Each beneficiary received P4,800 in wages after rendering 10 days of cleanup drive and waste segregation in their respective barangays.

Earlier, the beneficiaries were given PPEs (personal protective equipment) - comprised of long sleeves shirt and cap - for use in the cleanup drive and waste segregation.

Previously, 181 beneficiaries from E. B. Magalona also received their DOLE-TUPAD wages last July 2.

Leading the payout today were TUPAD focal person Ma. Victoria Diwata Borines and TUPAD coordinators Myla Magbanua and Elisa Helalim. Assisting them were personnel of E. B. Magalona Public Employment Service Office (PESO), headed by manager- designate Maricris Chavez.

Gracing the payout today was Executive Assistant Matthew Louis Malacon, who represented Mayor Marvin Malacon.

In his message, EA Malacon stressed that the Office of the Mayor aims to extend help to more beneficiaries but but it only has limited resources. He also advised the beneficiaries to spend their DOLE-TUPAD wages wisely; like, spending it on food and to sustain their source of livelihood.

Malacon added the DOLE-TUPAD assistance is a program of the national government in partnership with the local administration to support the disadvantaged sector of the municipality by providing them with livelihood assistance.* -E. B. MAGALONA PIO