DUPAX DEL NORTE, Nueva Vizcaya (PIA) — The Local Government Unit here has released financial incentive for its local residents working as ‘Kasambahays’ or domestic workers to augment their income.
A total of 254 ‘Kasambahays’ or domestic workers were given P1,000 each through the localized ‘Kasambahay’ Ordinance authored by Councilor Paulo Cayton and approved by the Sangguniang Bayan in 2020.
The yearly financial assistance was given during the conduct of ‘Kasambahay’ Day at the municipal gymnasium in this town.
Mayor Timothy Cayton, along with Vice Mayor Victorino Prado and municipal councilors, led the distribution of the financial assistance.
The Local Government Unit of Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya has released its assistance to domestic workers in the municipality. This was rolled out under the 'Kasambahay' Ordinance of the LGU. PIA Image
‘Kasambahay’ Norma Gutierres, 76 of barangay Malasin said the LGU assistance is a big help for them as low-income earners.
“We hope that this assistance will be increased so that we can enjoy its benefits more,” she said.
Councilor Cayton said the ordinance aims to help domestic workers by way of augmenting their income and uplift their condition as important sector of their community.
“With this ordinance, we are uplifting the plight of our domestic workers and empower them as the priority sector of our municipality because you are the life of Filipino families. We are also working to provide ‘Kasambahay Desk' through the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office,” he said.
Cayton said the ‘Kasambahay’ Desk will address the various issues and concerns of the domestic workers especially on awareness campaigns on their rights and privileges under ‘Kasambahay’ Law. (OTB/BME/PIA NVizcaya)
