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DOLE: As many as 1.8M workers affected by COVID-19 crisis
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) requires an additional P5 billion to finance its COVID-19 assistance programs for affected workers.
As of April 5, DOLE had released P622 million in assistance funds, benefiting 180,000 workers.
This includes 102,855 formal sector workers who received P514 million in cash assistance under the COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program (CAMP).
An additional 72,703 informal sector workers benefited from the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD)-Barangay ko, Bahay Ko (BKBK) program, receiving P107 million.
DOLE is targeting an additional 115,000 formal workers and 235,000 informal workers by April 14, requiring P579 million and P963 million respectively.
The department estimates that as many as 1.8 million workers could be affected by the crisis, prompting the request for additional funds.
DOLE will recommend the extension of CAMP to the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) if the enhanced community quarantine is extended.
Performing artists and entertainers adversely affected by the pandemic may also avail of the TUPAD program, receiving 10 days of work and minimum wage.
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