LABOR Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III called on Cavitenos to remain brave and strong amid the challenges posed by the lingering pandemic as he led the distribution of government assistance to needy workers in Carmona, Cavite.

Bello also awarded the seals to companies that fully complied with the safety and health standards set by the Department of Labor and Employment for workplaces in the country.

“The pandemic spares nobody. Even Cavitenos became victims of COVID 19. But you are tough and continue to brave the onslaught of the crisis. Thank you for keeping up the fight against the virus. Stay strong and courageous as DOLE will continue to support continue during these challenging times,” he said during the payout ceremony for the Tulong Pinansiyal para sa mga Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers program in the municipality.

Bello distributed a total of P2.688 million in TUPAD funds to 672 workers affected by the pandemic. TUPAD is the cash for work program of DOLE to aid workers displaced by the crisis brought by COVID 19.

He has been going around the country to implement the various assistance programs of the government for distressed workers through DOLE.

Earlier, the labor chief visited the provinces of Zamboanga to respond to the needs of the workers in its key cities and municipalities. Prior to that, he visited the localities in Cagayan and Isabela to help needy workers.

“DOLE is doing its best to make the presence of the government felt by our countrymen especially the workers who continue to be hounded by the pandemic. Rest assured that DOLE will be always ready to help as long as its resources allow,” he added.

Meanwhile, more than 10,000 workers were given access to safe workplaces after their employers received the safety seals from DOLE.

The Safety Seal program was initiated by DOLE to make establishments comply with the health and safety standards in workplaces amid the pandemic.

Granted with the seal were ROHM Electronic, Inc., ON Semiconductor Philippines Inc., Hocheng Philippines Corp., Euro-Swiss Food Inc., Dakki Classic Concepts, Inc., Global Maxx Manufacturing Corp., CGP Metal Works and Stainless Fabrication, Messe and Handel Corp., Trendy Plastic Manufacturing Corp., and Can Asia, Inc.

Bello congratulated the compliant firms and called on their management to continue partnering with the government for the workers’ safety.

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