Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III lauded workers in Cavite for being a major economic contributor in the country as the Department of Labor and Department (DOLE) continued the rollout of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program in General Trias City.
Cavite is home to many factories and construction sites that provide employment to thousands of manufacturing and construction workers, Bello said.
“Like many workers with essential contribution for economic recovery, our workers in Cavite including General Trias deserve attention from the government amid the pandemic” Bello said.
Bello explained that healthy and productive manufacturing and construction sectors are key to speedy economic rehabilitation.
“So there’s no need for other workers from other sectors to get offended if factory and construction workers get a little favor because they can help the government achieve economic recovery which will benefit the entire nation,” he added.
A total of P1.6 million in TUPAD payouts were awarded to 400 beneficiaries from General Trias.
Joining Bello during the distribution of assistance for crisis-hit workers are local executives led by Congressman Luis ‘Jonjon’ Ferrer, Mayor Antonio ‘Ony’ Ferrer and members of both the provincial and city councils.
The lawmaker thanked Bello for bringing TUPAD and other DOLE aid programs in General Trias and other parts of Cavite.
Earlier, Bello was in Imus to help workers displaced by the pandemic. Prior to that, the Labor Secretary was in Carmona to support needy workers.
“Secretary Bello has been very helpful not only to our workers here in General Trias but to all workers in Cavite. This only shows that he cares for the people of Cavite,” the lawmaker said.
Bello has been travelling to many parts of the country to offer the helping hands of the government to workers in distress.
“I am thankful to all our workers in the country for trusting in the government. I will not stop giving government assistance as long as there are resources we can extend to our workers,” he said.
Source: Department Of Labor and Employment Republic of Philippines