Manila Bulletin
DOLE hopeful of resuming CAMP aid to displaced formal sector workers
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has suspended applications for its COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program (CAMP) due to near depletion of its P1.6 billion budget.
As of April 18, P1.320 billion has been disbursed to 264,154 workers, leaving less than P300 million in the fund.
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III expressed hope that additional funding from lawmakers will allow the resumption of CAMP aid for displaced formal sector workers.
The department is also assisting informal sector workers through the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.
As of April 17, a total of 1,696,814 displaced workers from 63,335 establishments have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic nationwide.
Metro Manila recorded the highest number of displaced workers with approximately 570,523 employees.
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