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𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐙𝐎𝐍’𝐬 𝐈𝐓 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭, 𝐈𝐌𝐒𝐃 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬

𝐋𝐮𝐱𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥, 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲-The Department of Labor and Employment-Regional Office IV-A’s (DOLE CALABARZON) IT Unit (under the Internal Management and Services Division-IMSD) was hailed as the Innovator of the Year during the Agency’s 2026 Pagkilala at Pagpaparangal sa mga Huwarang Kawani ng Kagawaran, October 2.

The recognition highlights the team’s work in developing digital solutions that have helped improve and streamline processes across DOLE CALABARZON.

The team includes:

-Lyndon Franco J. Alvarez, Information Systems Analyst II
-Leo Ven C. Alido, LEO III
-Rafael P. Domer, Job Order Personnel
-Ma. Sophia V. Garcia, Job Order Personnel
-Jake L. Riego, GIP IT Specialist

Among the systems developed for the Region are the Records Management System,IMSD SharePoint, No Pending Case Online Application, PESO Reportorial Online System, and the Online Client Satisfaction Measurement.

Through these systems, the team has helped make processes more organized, accessible, and efficient for both DOLE personnel and clients.

The team was accompanied by former DOLE CALABARZON Regional Director Atty. Erwin N. Aquino, and recently appointed OIC-Regional Director Atty. Nepomuceno A. Leaño II, CPA, and Chief Administrative Officer Alvin G. Landicho.

This recognition reflects DOLE CALABARZON’s continuing commitment to innovation and digital transformation, as the Region contributes to the Department’s goal under Secretary Francis N. Tolentino of strengthening efficient, responsive, and accessible public service. | via Jean Andrea G. Cruz/DOLE CALABARZON

𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐙𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐘. 𝐍𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐌𝐔𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐎 𝐀. 𝐋𝐄𝐀Ñ𝐎 𝐈𝐈, 𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐀𝐒 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐎𝐈𝐂-𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚- Department of Labor and Employment-Regional Office No. IV-A (DOLE CALABARZON) officially welcomes Atty. Nepomuceno A. Leaño II as its newly installed OIC Regional Director, September 28.

With his 36 years of experience working in the Department, OIC-RD Leaño II brings his expertise in labor relations and strategic leadership in managing regional operations. DOLE CALABARZON has its fare share of experience of OIC-RD Leaño II’s leadership back in 2018-2023 wherein he served as the Assistant Regional Director of the Region. Back then, he focused in boosting labor laws compliance amongst private establishments, and fostered collaboration with other government agencies on the implementation of its welfare programs.

Now he’s back in CALABARZON, OIC-RD Leaño II is expected to bring fresh perspectives and strategies at the grass roots level that could further enhance the convergence-driven program implementation in the Region.

Through his guidance and leadership, DOLE CALABARZON is also expected to boost its campaign in championing decent, productive, safe and remunerative employment for all workers in CALABARZON.

Welcome back to DOLE CALABARZON, OIC-RD Atty. Nepomuceno A. Leaño II, CPA!

We are excited to hear stories, learn fresh perspectives and explore new strategies under your guidance and leadership!

𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐨 𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐨!

𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐙𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐘. 𝐄𝐑𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐍. 𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐍𝐎’𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏, 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐆𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚-The Department of Labor and Employment-Regional Office No. IV-A (DOLE CALABARZON) celebrates the steadfast leadership of its outgoing Regional Director, Atty. Erwin N. Aquino as he moves to his next work assignment, September 28.

DOLE CALABARZON employees, members of the Regional Coordinating Committee and the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board extends their heartfelt appreciation to RD Erwin’s unwavering commitment, invaluable contributions to the region.

Under his guidance and leadership, RD Erwin gave premium to the welfare of its personnel across the region. He also served as a champion in protecting workers’ rights, heard the positions of employers, and other stakeholders who also have a crucial part in attaining industrial peace. His visionary style of leadership enabled the Department to efficiently implement and deliver its flagship programs, projects and services across CALABARZON.

RD Erwin also highlights the importance of strong collaboration and convergence strategies amongst government agencies and other stakeholders. Through these partnerships, DOLE and its partners can exponentially achieve its mission—to provide holistic intervention to the vulnerable sectors and other workers in need.

The leadership of RD Erwin was truly an inspiration for its DOLE CALABARZON family. As he assumes on his new work assignment, DOLE CALABARZON expresses its sincere gratitude for the lessons, values and strategies he inculcated throughout his service in CALABARZON.

We bid him farewell this time, but our support to his endeavors remains.

𝑨𝒈𝒚𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒂, 𝑹𝑫 𝑬𝒓𝒘𝒊𝒏!

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 l 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟓 – 𝟐𝟔: 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐙𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 - Celebrating excellence, partnership, and meaningful impact in livelihood development, the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. IV-A (DOLE CALABARZON) honored outstanding DOLE-assisted livelihood projects, program partners, and top-performing implementers at the 2026 Regional Kabuhayan Awards on September 17.
With this year’s theme “𝑲𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒉𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒈, 𝑴𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑼𝒎𝒂𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒕: 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒂-𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒔 𝑻𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒐 𝒔𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒔”, DOLE CALABARZON puts premium on the notable contributions, accomplishments, and innovations of its beneficiaries and implementers that enable the successful implementation of DOLE Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (DILEEP) in the region.
In support of the thrust of Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino to strengthen livelihood opportunities and promote sustainable sources of income for Filipino workers and their families, DOLE CALABARZON continues to recognize initiatives that demonstrate the meaningful impact of the Department’s livelihood assistance on individuals and communities.
Laguna based livelihood projects, Let Eat Go, a Coffee Project owned by Mr. Tyrone Jasper I. Reodica, and Mahipon Inao-awan Poblacion and Talaongan Association’s (MIPTA), an Organic Fertilizer Production and Agricultural Supplies project, were hailed as winners for individual and group categories of the regional leg of the Kabuhayan Awards this year.
Their stories were also showcased through audio-visual presentations, which delved on their experiences, challenges, stories of perseverance, courage and hope as both projects continue to thrive and expand despite current adversities. As regional winners, they received a plaque of recognition and cash prizes. They also served as the official entries of DOLE CALABARZON to the 2026 National Kabuhayan Awards, where they will compete with the best livelihood projects across the country.
Atty. Erwin N. Aquino, Regional Director of DOLE CALABARZON shared in his message that the stories of recognized livelihood projects served as a testament that the assistance given by the agency was not merely a provision of resources, but also a platform to empower its beneficiaries.
“Your stories demonstrate that livelihood assistance is not simply about providing resources. It is about opening doors, and empowering our people to walk through those doors, build sustainable livelihoods, and create better opportunities for themselves, their families, and their communities”, RD Aquino said.
Aside from the recognition on Best DOLE-assisted Livelihood Projects, commendation was also given in several categories, including:
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲
● Top Performing Provincial Office in Procurement Compliance - Batangas Provincial Office and Rizal Provincial Office
● Top Performing Provincial Office in DILP Fund Liquidation - Batangas Provincial Office
● Best Video Documentation Award (Individual Category)- Batangas Provincial Office
● Best Video Documentation Award (Group Category)- Laguna Provincial Office
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄-𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬
● Community Champion Impact Award - Let Eat Go (Coffee Project) by Mr. Tyrone Jasper I. Reodica
● Outstanding Livelihood Success Story Award - Enhancement of Small-scale Homemade Pizza Project by Mr. Noelito J. Patal
● Innovative Livelihood Project Award - Los Pepes Honey Production Project by Mr. Christ Mark T. Bergonio
● Digital Livelihood Innovation Award- Handicraft (Jewelry) Project by Ms. Jeriene D. Pecho
● Outstanding Employment Generation Award-Samahan ng Organic Farmers ng Sonyas (SOFS)
● Income Growth Excellence Award - Let Eat Go (Coffee Project) by Mr. Tyrone Jasper I. Reodica
● Sustainable Green Livelihood Award - Mahipon, Inao-awan Poblacion and Talaongan Association (MIPTA)
𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
● Top Performing Provincial Office’s Livelihood Focal Person – Mr. Ohmar A. Lorena of Quezon Provincial Office
● Top Performing Provincial Office’s TUPAD Focal Person – Ms. Mylanie P. Rea of Quezon Provincial Office
● Top Performing Livelihood Development Specialist- Ms. Jessa Mae B. Diesta of Rizal Provincial Office
● Top Performing TUPAD Coordinators:
Fatima P. Carvajal-Cavite Provincial Office
Reymond S. Reyes- Laguna Provincial Office
Clea C. Clavo- Batangas Provincial Office
Elaiza A. Orsua- Rizal Provincial Office
Marlon S. Lincoran-Quezon Provincial Office
Arcelle A. De Jesus-Technical Support and Services Division-Employment Promotion and Workers Welfare
Mariedell L. Espiritu-Internal Management and Services Division
● Best Accredited Co-Partner–Implementing DILP– Magallanes Womens Club Multi-Purpose Cooperative
Meanwhile, DOLE Cavite Provincial Director Marivic B. Martinez, extended her gratitude to partner agencies of the Department, recognizing their continuous support on the implementation of its Livelihood Programs.
“Nais din po naming pasalamatan ang aming mga partners and everyone who continues to support our livelihood programs hindi po natin itong kayang gawin nang mag-isa. Through cooperation and shared commitment, mas marami tayong matutulungan na magkaroon ng pagkakataon para umangat,” Dir. Martinez exclaimed.
The Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Philippine Information Agency, Department of Justice-Parole and Probation Administration and Department of Agriculture were the partner agencies recognized during the activity.
Ms. Ma. Angelique E. Yaun, Supervising Labor and Employment Officer capped off the recognition rites by reminding the beneficiaries that more than the accomplishment, the stories embedded to it matters the most.
“Let us take a moment to celebrate not only the recognition that we gave today, but more importantly, the stories behind every achievement. Ang inyong mga kuwento ng sipag, tiyaga at pagsusumikap ay inspirasyon po sa ating lahat,” Ms. Yaun reminded.
Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 230, Series of 2023, DOLE CALABARZON will continue to implement the Kabuhayan Awards to promote accountability, excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in program implementation.

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𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐑𝐓𝐖𝐏𝐁 𝐈𝐕-𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥

ANTIPOLO CITY, RIZAL — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board IV-A (RTWPB IV-A), in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Rizal Provincial Office, conducted its fourth public hearing on the proposed Minimum Wage Adjustment for the Formal Sector and Domestic Workers in Region IV-A (CALABARZON) at the Ynares Event Center, Antipolo City, September 17.

A total of 131 representatives from the employee and employer sectors participated in the public hearing, providing an avenue for the different stakeholders to present their respective positions, concerns, and recommendations on the proposed wage adjustment.

The activity was opened by DTI IV-A Regional Director Marissa C. Argente, who highlighted the importance of stakeholder participation and social dialogue in the wage determination process.

During the hearing, Atty. Katrina D. Galang-Bacani, Attorney IV of RTWPB IV-A, discussed the process being undertaken by the Board in determining the appropriate minimum wage for the region. She likewise presented a summary of the petitions submitted by workers’ groups and the concerns raised by employers’ groups in relation to the region’s wage determination.

Among the positions presented during the consultations were calls from workers’ groups for an increase in the minimum wage, with proposed rates ranging from ₱1,200 to ₱1,500 per day.

As part of the Board’s assessment, partner government agencies also presented relevant data on the socioeconomic conditions of CALABARZON. Representatives from the Department of Agriculture (DA) IV-A and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) IV-A presented their respective regional situationers, providing data and indicators that form part of the information being considered in the wage determination process.

The discussions come as the region approaches the first anniversary of Wage Order No. IVA-22 on October 5, 2026. The wage order, which took effect on October 5, 2025, provided wage increases in tranches, bringing the prevailing daily minimum wage rates in CALABARZON to a range of ₱525 to ₱600, depending on the applicable area classification and sector.

For domestic workers or kasambahays, the prevailing minimum wage is governed by Wage Order No. RB-IVA-DW-05, which provides a minimum wage of ₱6,750 per month for domestic workers in the region.

Following the presentations, the Board opened the floor to the participating employee and employer groups, allowing them to raise their concerns, clarify issues, and present additional recommendations relevant to the proposed minimum wage adjustment.

The conduct of the public hearing likewise supports the administration’s continuing efforts to promote improved wages and better employment conditions for Filipino workers. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the continuing review of regional wage rates, while Labor and Employment Secretary Francis N. Tolentino continues to advance initiatives focused on improving workers’ wages, employment opportunities, and welfare and protection.

DOLE CALABARZON brings over 21,000 job opportunities, P37-M assistance in Handog ng Pangulo

CALABARZON — Thousands of jobseekers, workers, students, and families across the region gained access to employment opportunities and government assistance as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) CALABARZON joined the nationwide observance of Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat on September 14.

From job fairs, emergency employment orientations and payouts to livelihood assistance and other worker-focused services, DOLE provincial offices brought their programs closer to communities in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon, making the occasion a regionwide delivery of employment and livelihood services.

In Cavite, the DOLE Cavite Provincial Office conducted its Handog ng Pangulo activities at the Velodrome in Tagaytay City, providing assistance through various DOLE programs. The office awarded P2.7 million under the Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) to nine establishments, while 22 beneficiaries received P6.43 million worth of livelihood starter kits under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP). Assistance was also provided to beneficiaries under the Government Internship Program (GIP) and Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES), while 1,491 TUPAD beneficiaries received a total of P8.946 million.
The Cavite activity also featured a job fair with 48 partner companies offering 7,467 job vacancies.

In Laguna, the Job Fair at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex brought together 38 employers offering 3,260 vacancies. The province also distributed Php 7,376,460 in TUPAD assistance to 1,158 beneficiaries and Php 2,354,684.27 in DILP assistance to 65 beneficiaries. Meanwhile, 755 SPES beneficiaries received Php 3,860,466, while Php 2,663,109 in AMP assistance was awarded to seven enterprises, benefiting 78 recipients.

In Batangas, the province combined its Handog ng Pangulo Job Fair in Lipa City with TUPAD implementation in Agoncillo and a TUPAD orientation in Balayan. In Agoncillo, 105 beneficiaries received their initial P6,000 payout for their participation in 31-day TUPAD high-impact activities, including drainage canal clearing, lakeshore cleanup, and minor repair and clearing activities in schools affected by Typhoon Kristine.

In Rizal, the Trabaho Agad Job Fair at the Ynares Event Center featured around 40 participating companies offering 3,241 job vacancies, alongside government services for jobseekers and workers from partner agencies, including the Social Security System and the Home Development Mutual Fund (PAG-IBIG).
The province also provided Php 6,000 in TUPAD wages to 400 beneficiaries following their 10-day community service. Another 300 beneficiaries from Antipolo City underwent program orientation in preparation for their engagement in short-term employment opportunities.

Under DILP, 12 workers from vulnerable sectors received livelihood starter kits to support projects such as paresan, fruit selling, milk tea, and bakery businesses, with assistance totaling Php 328,560.

Meanwhile, Chicharona Food Delicacies, a micro-enterprise based in Cainta, received Php 424,629 in AMP assistance to help address potential economic disruptions that could affect its operations.

In Quezon, the Trabaho Agad Job Fair at SM City Lucena featured 12 participating companies with 1,488 vacancies. Within the first hour of the activity, 149 jobseekers had registered, with 10 already hired on the spot, as the job fair continued throughout the afternoon.The province also conducted TUPAD payouts for 200 beneficiaries amounting to Php 1,874,400.

Kadiwa ng Pangulo activities held alongside the Handog ng Pangulo initiatives across the region featured DILP beneficiaries and livelihood program sellers, providing them with an avenue to showcase and sell their products directly to consumers. The participating sellers generated a combined Php 98,515 in sales, demonstrating how livelihood assistance under the DILP can help beneficiaries move from receiving livelihood support to putting their products in the market.

Across the region, the job fairs recorded 3,952 registered jobseekers, with 480 hired on the spot and another 151 identified as near-hire applicants. A total of 1,088 one-stop-shop services were also delivered across the five provinces, giving jobseekers convenient access to government services alongside employment opportunities.

DOLE Secretary Francis N. Tolentino also visited the Handog ng Pangulo job fair in Cavite, where he witnessed the delivery of employment services and interacted with jobseekers and participating employers. His visit highlighted the national government's focus on bringing employment opportunities and assistance directly to communities.

Across the region, the activities reflected DOLE CALABARZON's continuing effort to address different employment and livelihood needs—not only by connecting jobseekers with employers, but also by providing temporary employment, livelihood support, student employment, and assistance to enterprises.

For DOLE CALABARZON, the day's activities brought together employment, livelihood, and worker assistance programs in different communities across the region, making services more accessible to those seeking work, additional income, or support for their livelihood.

By bringing jobs and assistance closer to where people live and work, DOLE CALABARZON continues to make government services more accessible to workers, jobseekers, and families across the region.

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍: 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐨, 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐓𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐃 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 #𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐍𝐠𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐨

Bilang bahagi ng , nagsagawa ang Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ng orientation para sa 300 benepisyaryo ng Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) ngayong September 14 sa Ynares Event Center, Antipolo City.

Pinangunahan ni TUPAD Focal Person Kristielle Joy Maglable ang orientation, kung saan ipinaliwanag sa mga benepisyaryo ang mahahalagang detalye hinggil sa kanilang paglahok sa programa, kabilang ang mga alituntunin, responsibilidad, at iba pang kailangang malaman bago simulan ang kanilang TUPAD engagement.

Sa pamamagitan ng orientation, siniguro ng DOLE na malinaw sa mga benepisyaryo ang mga kondisyon at proseso ng programa, gayundin ang kanilang mga tungkulin bilang kalahok (mga larawan kuha ni Flint Osric Gorospe) | CBaisa

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍: 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄, 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐝 𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐏 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐌𝐏 𝐬𝐚 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥

Patuloy na inilalapit ng DOLE ang suporta sa mga nais magkaroon o mapalago ng sariling pagkakakitaan sa pamamagitan ng DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) at Adjusted Measures Program (AMP) bilang bahagi ng ngayong September 14 sa Ynares Event Center, Antipolo City.

Personal na sinuri ni DOLE Assistant Secretary Lennard Constantine C. Serrano ang mga equipment at raw materials na ipinamahagi sa mga benepisyaryo bilang bahagi ng suporta ng DOLE sa kanilang mga kabuhayan.

Sa ilalim ng DILP, 12 livelihood packages ang ipinamahagi sa 12 benepisyaryo na kinabibilangan ng mga former rebels, probationers, at displaced workers. Kabilang sa mga kabuhayang sinuportahan ang eatery, paresan, fruit selling, milk tea, at bakery, na nagkakahalaga ng kabuuang ₱328,560.00.

Samantala, sa ilalim naman ng Adjusted Measures Program (AMP), ipinagkaloob ang mga kinakailangang kagamitan at materyales para sa Chicharona Food Delicacies, na nagkakahalaga ng ₱424,629.00.

Sa kabuuan, umabot sa ₱753,189.00 ang tulong pangkabuhayan at equipment assistance na ipinamahagi ng DOLE sa ilalim ng DILP at AMP.

Personal ding nagpaabot ng pagbati at pakikiisa si Asec. Serrano sa mga naging benepisyaryo, kasabay ng paghikayat na gamitin at mapakinabangan nang husto ang mga kagamitang at materyales na kanilang natanggap para sa pagpapatuloy at pagpapalago ng kanilang kabuhayan.

Kasama ni Asec. Serrano sa gawain sina DOLE Rizal Provincial Head Celia G. Ariola, Regional Employment Focal JM Laude, at Supervising Labor and Employment Officer Victoria B. Natanauan (mga larawan kuha ni Flint Osric Gorospe) | CBaisa