DOLE Allocates P220 Million for TUPAD Cleanup Drive in Flood-Hit Areas
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has allocated P220 million for a cleanup drive benefiting over 11,000 workers under the TUPAD program in communities affected by monsoon-induced flooding. Beneficiaries are engaged in clearing waterways and debris, providing temporary employment and community recovery.
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