DOLE-Rizal Provincial Office

“𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐄𝐬𝐤𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐚”: 𝐓𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐃 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨’𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭

In line with the continuous implementation of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) Program, the Department of Labor and Employment through the DOLE-Rizal Provincial Office, in partnership with the Second District of Antipolo, conducted a TUPAD Orientation for beneficiaries from various barangays in Antipolo City, May 26.

A total of 470 beneficiaries, coming from Barangays Calawis, Inarawan, San Juan, Cupang, Dalig, San Roque, San Luis, and San Jose, were oriented prior to their deployment to different public elementary and high schools within the district. They are set to assist in various school preparation and maintenance activities in support of Brigada Eskwela, starting June 1, including cleaning of classrooms and school premises, repainting, clearing of pathways, gardening, repair and arrangement of school furniture, and other minor maintenance works necessary to help prepare schools for the opening of classes.

The orientation was spearheaded by Kristielle Joy C. Maglabe, TUPAD Focal Person of the DOLE-Rizal Provincial Office. During the activity, beneficiaries were oriented on the program guidelines, occupational safety and health standards, and PhilHealth YAKAP. Actual TUPAD implementation procedures and on-ground processes were likewise presented to provide beneficiaries with a clearer understanding of the program and their responsibilities while participating in the community-based work engagement.

Maglabe also reminded the beneficiaries regarding the age requirement and safety protocols of the program.

“Ang TUPAD program ay para sa mga 18 years old pataas. Para naman sa ating mga senior citizens at pregnant women na nais sumali sa programa, kinakailangan pong magpasa ng fit-to-work medical certificate upang matiyak ang kanilang kaligtasan habang isinasagawa ang trabaho,” Maglabe emphasized during the orientation.

Through partnerships with local government units and other agencies, the TUPAD Program has likewise become an avenue in assisting the implementation of various government initiatives while simultaneously providing emergency employment to disadvantaged workers | via CBaisa