DOLE gives P3.2M to typhoon-hit Kalinga families

RIZAL, Kalinga -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released P3.2 million financial aid under  the Tulong Panghanapbuhay para sa Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) for the emergency employment of  typhoon-affected. 

DOLE-Kalinga Head Avelina Manganip   handed the check to Rizal local officials in simple ceremony here recently.  This will benefit   around 1000   victims of Typhoons Ompong and Rosita in this town last year.

                Under the TUPAD, beneficiaries get 10-30 day emergency work but the maximum days approved for Rizal is 10 days to accommodate more families, Manganip explained.

                The rate per day follows the prevailing minimum daily wage in the area of P320/day plus personal accident insurance.

                Manganip said DOLE has approved the cash aid to recipient-municipalities based on program proposals and extent of typhoon damage earlier submitted.

                Other municipalities of Kalinga that had complied with the requirements will get the same assistance, she said. (JDP/LL-PIA CAR, Kalinga)