TODAY: 555 Beneficiaries Receive Wages Under DOLE’s TUPAD-Turismo Program in Milagros, Masbate

𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘: 𝟓𝟓𝟓 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄’𝐬 𝐓𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐃-𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬, 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 A total of 555 beneficiaries from the Municipality of Milagros received their wages today under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, specifically aligned with TUPAD-Turismo—an initiative of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) that supports the restoration and enhancement of local tourism sites, historical landmarks, and outdoor public spaces across the Bicol Region. Each beneficiary received ₱7,900 for completing twenty (20) days of community-based work, which included tasks focused on the cleaning, beautification, and minor restoration of identified public areas and LGU-managed tourism sites within their barangays. The cash payout was facilitated by the DOLE-Masbate Provincial Office, in collaboration with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Milagros through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO). Beneficiaries came from the following barangays: 1. Bacolod 2. Cayabon 3. Paraiso 4. Poblacion East 5. Poblacion West Present during the event were Municipal Mayor Hon. Natividad Isabel R. Magbalon, PESO Manager Jade Y. Beruño, and representatives from DOLE-Masbate. The TUPAD-Turismo program not only provides immediate financial assistance and temporary employment to disadvantaged workers, but also contributes to local tourism recovery efforts by improving the aesthetics, cleanliness, and accessibility of public and cultural spaces—making towns like Milagros more vibrant and tourist-friendly. This is a continuing effort to promote inclusive recovery and resilience in local communities through labor, heritage, and tourism development. #MilagrosTODAY #milagrostothenextlevel
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