GINGOOG CITY, Misamis Oriental (PIA)--The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-10 through its Misamis Oriental Provincial Field Office (MisOr PFO), headed by Provincial Director Jose Errol Natividad, in partnership with the Local Government of Gingoog City and the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), held its Tulong Panghanapbuhay Sa Ating Mga Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) payout worth P17,512,200 to 6,908 beneficiaries at Alfonso S. Lugod Gym, April 17 to 21.
Comprised of individuals affected by the shear line in December 2022, the beneficiaries were offered employment opportunities to perform social community activities such as street sweeping, cleaning of public areas in the various barangays, school gardening, and maintenance works.
Romeo Lumacad, 65, and Mella Lumacad, 63, a couple affected by the shear line living on the mountainous side of the city, shared that they had experienced difficulties finding employment after the calamity ravaged their community.
"Wala ko'y mabuhat kung di ihilak na lang nako akong kalisod karon. Lisud kaayo ang panahon ilabina naa mi gipa-eskwela. Usahay makahuna-huna ko nga ipag-part time na lang akong anak," Mella Lumacad shared.
(I have no choice but to cry about how hard it is nowadays. Especially since we still have a child to support in going to school. At times, I cannot help but think of sending him to work for a part-time job)
Through DOLE-10’s TUPAD program, the Lumacads were able to find the opportunity to work, sustain their grandchild’s studies, and recuperate after the calamity.
TUPAD is a community-based package of assistance that provides emergency employment for displaced workers, underemployed and seasonal workers for a minimum period of 10 days but not to exceed a maximum of 30 days, depending on the nature of the work to be performed.
"Katong mga nawad-an ug trabaho ug nanginahanglan sa among tabang aron magamit ang tagsa-tagsang abilidad, ayaw kaulaw og duol sa DOLE kay andam kami nga mutabang kaninyo," Pahalla added," DOLE-10 Officer-in-Charge Regional Director Estrella Pahlla said.
(For those who lost their jobs and needed our help to make use of their talents and skills, please do not hesitate to reach out to DOLE because we are eager to help all of you). (PIA-10/Misamis Oriental/DOLE-10)
