NEGROS OCCIDENTAL (PIA) — Some 773 ‘Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers’ (TUPAD) beneficiaries received their wages amounting to more than P3.4 million during the ‘Handog ng Pangulo Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat’ today, Sept. 13, at the Provincial Capitol Park and Lagoon in Bacolod City.
Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson and Usec. Felipe N. Egargo Jr. of the Department of Labor Employment led the activity, coinciding with the 67th birthday of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with the heads of national and local government representatives.
“TUPAD is an emergency employment. They have to work for 10 days before they can be given their salaries, which is equivalent to the wage order prevailing in the region,” said Usec Egargo.
He noted that TUPAD is a DOLE program implemented nationwide, especially in Local Government Units belonging to fourth- and sixth-class municipalities.
DOLE Negros Occidental Field Office chief Carmela Abellar said each TUPAD beneficiary receives P480.00 daily or P4,800 for their 10-day service.
For his part, Lacson said the activity is a clear testament to the unwavering commitment of the government to uplift and empower every Filipino, especially those in need.
“ Today’s event is made even more special as today is the birthday of our President, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. While many celebrate their special day with festivities, our President chose a way that reflects his concern for the people – by bringing direct and concrete benefits to the Filipinos,” he said.
During the program, the Department of Agriculture turned over a total of P37.6 million worth of agricultural implements, machineries, fruit trees seedlings, and various livestock programs while the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) distributed a total of P108,500 worth of marine engines, post-harvest kits, and tilapia fingerlings.
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) provincial office distributed training support funds to 715 scholars amounting to P1.7 million.
Emily Cabalfin, Chairperson of the Small Farmers Association Barangays Abuanan, Dulao, and Atipuluan who received P2.1 million chicken multiplier projects expressed elation for the project’s approval.
The project consists of building construction, 600 ready-to-lay chickens, and incubators.
“ We are very thankful to President BongBong Marcos for this project. It will be a big help to our members as we face economic difficulties. We will strive to make this livelihood sustainable so we can help many more people around us. Thank you President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,” she said. (AAL/Lljr/ PIA6 Negros Occidental).
