TUPAD workers to become ‘pawikan’ patrollers

Recipients of TUPAD or “Tulong pang Hanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged or Displaced workers” will no longer be street sweepers but “Pawikan Patrollers” who will protect the destiny of sea turtles in Morong, Bataan.   Morong Mayor Leila G. Linao Munoz, in coordination with the regional office of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has arranged […]

Asking for “kickback” from financial assistance to be penalized

As financial assistance programs from the government continue to benefit residents in the province, Governor Joet Garcia reminded the public that asking for kickbacks or any form of commission/monetary share from beneficiaries is strictly prohibited under Provincial Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2025, also known as the Kontra-Kickback sa Ayuda Ordinance of Bataan. Authored by […]

No deductions allowed: Bataan Ordinance prohibits cutting aid from government assistance programs

No deductions allowed: Bataan Ordinance prohibits cutting aid from government assistance programs

A new provincial ordinance will soon be in effect across Bataan, strictly prohibiting any form of deduction or solicitation from government aid programs such as TUPAD, AICS, AKAP, and other similar assistance initiatives. The measure aims to protect beneficiaries from illegal charges disguised as “coffee money,” “fuel expenses,” or other unjustified fees. Under the ordinance, […]

Dinalupihan residents benefit from TUPAD

Dinalupihan residents benefit from TUPAD

A total of 875 residents of Dinalupihan will benefit from Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), through the initiative of Bataan 3rd District Representative Gila Garcia. An orientation for beneficiaries was held on June 19 at the Dinalupihan Civic Center attended by the congresswoman. Rep. […]

385 Mariveles residents to benefit from TUPAD

385 Mariveles residents to benefit from TUPAD

A total of 385 residents of Mariveles will benefit from the TUPAD (Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the initiative of Bataan 3rd District Representative Gila Garcia. An orientation was held on June 19 at the Brgy. Alion Covered Court in partnership with the […]

338 residents to benefit from TUPAD program

338 residents to benefit from TUPAD program

A total of 338 residents from the first district of Bataan will benefit from the TUPAD program, through the initiative of Board Member Tony Roman. The beneficiaries are from the towns of Orani and Hermosa. Each beneficiary will receive P5,000 for ten days of work in their communities. During a recent orientation program, Roman expressed […]

Romans champion development and livelihood programs

Romans champion development and livelihood programs

Progress and unity took center stage in Sta. Lucia, Samal, as outgoing Bataan First District Representative Geraldine Roman and Board Member Atty. Tony Roman joined forces to celebrate two major milestones: the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Barangay Hall and the inauguration of the Barangay Covered Court. These projects signify more than just infrastructure,” said […]

TUPAD payout in Limay

TUPAD payout in Limay

The Public Employment Service Office (PESO), in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) conducted a Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers (TUPAD) payout for 3,000 qualified beneficiaries on October 9, 2024 at the Limay Sports Complex. TUPAD is a community-based program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) that provides […]

2,410 Bataan residents benefit in TUPAD program

2,410 Bataan residents benefit in TUPAD program

A total of 2,410 local residents are set to benefit from the TUPAD program through the initiative of Bataan 3rd District Congresswoman Gila Garcia. The beneficiaries recently attended an orientation at the AFAB Sports Complex in Mariveles, conducted by Congresswoman Garcia, alongside local officials and representatives from PESO and DOLE. As part of the program, […]

Government agencies hold “Handog ng Pangulo- Serbisyong Sapat para sa Lahat” event in Bataan

Government agencies hold “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat para sa Lahat” event in Bataan

In celebration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s 67th birthday, various government agencies gathered last September 13, for the “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat para sa Lahat” event, at The Atrium, The Bunker, Balanga City. The event aimed to bring essential government services closer to the people of Bataan. Bataan Governor Joet Garcia led the […]