November 8, 2024 – Spearheaded by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), together with the effort of Mayor Albee Benitez of securing 200 slots for the beneficiaries and the support of the Uswag Ilonggo Partylist Representative Cong. James “Jojo” Ang, Jr., a DOLE Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged and Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Orientation was held today at the BCGC Lobby.

Participated by numerous barangays such as Brgy. 1, 13, 2, 26, 27, Estefania, Mandalagan, Pahanocoy, Punta Taytay, and Tangub.

With a number of 200 beneficiaries, the program aims to support the economic situation and will give a temporary employment starting today until November 21 to the beneficiaries. The scope of work will cover community gardening and school cleaning, among many others.

(Source: Bacolod City Public Information Office)