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| DOLE-8 warns against false information circulating online regarding wages for workers under the TUPAD Program. Photo: DOLE-8/Facebook |
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment-Regional Office No. 8 (DOLE-RO8) has issued a warning regarding widespread misinformation online about the wages for workers hired under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program.
The false information claims that TUPAD beneficiaries are entitled to a P800 daily wage. However, DOLE-RO8 clarified that this is not true and that TUPAD beneficiaries are entitled to a daily wage equivalent to the region's minimum wage.
As per Wage Order No. RBVIII-23, the prevailing minimum wage in Eastern Visayas is Php 405.00, effective November 30, 2023. This means that TUPAD beneficiaries in Eastern Visayas are entitled to a daily wage of Php 405.00.
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Posted by DOLE Eastern Visayas on Sunday, February 18, 2024
The TUPAD Program is a government initiative implemented by DOLE in partnership with Local Government Units (LGUs) through their Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs). It aims to provide temporary employment to disadvantaged or displaced workers.
DOLE-RO8 urges the public to be cautious of misinformation and to rely on official announcements and guidelines from authorized channels. Sharing correct and accurate information is crucial in ensuring the smooth implementation of government programs, including the TUPAD Program. —iTacloban