By Hilda Austria
In MAPANDAN, Pangasinan, approximately 500 farmers affected by the El Niño phenomenon have secured temporary employment through the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.
Malaking tulong ito para sa mga gastusin sa bahay lalo ngayon (This is huge help for the expenses at home especially during this time),” said Lilia Penuliar of Barangay Jimenez and one of the beneficiaries of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) program.
The beneficiaries, who will earn PHP4,350 for the 10-day work, will start their duties this week.
They will be given personal protective equipment, cowboy hats, long sleeve shirts and insurance coverage.
The program was funded through the Office of Senator Christopher Lawrence Go, which will also extend family food packs, vitamins and facemasks, among others, to the beneficiaries.
TUPAD is a community-based emergency employment program that provides short-term jobs to displaced, underemployed, and seasonal workers. (PNA)
