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00:00 We recognize the allegation that the Department of Labor and Employment is using a program to help find a way to our disadvantaged or displaced workers or TUPAD.
00:11 To support the people's initiative in the charter change, we will call Labor Secretary Benvenido Laguesma. Good morning Secretary Laguesma.
00:20 Good morning, Igor. Good morning to Susan and Ivan and to all of you, Tankili and Survivors. Happy New Year.
00:32 Secretary, what is the initial information that you will use in supporting the charter change or CHACHA?
00:40 First of all, we are saddened that a good program is being used in a... we know that it should not be included in the promise to provide assistance.
00:58 There are guidelines, the availability of TUPAD. As you mentioned, it is a program for disadvantaged and displaced workers.
01:10 It is not a condition that you will sign because it is a task for work, temporary emergency employment.
01:18 We are strict in our observance and we want to ensure that the inclusion of the program of the fund for that is for the qualified, eligible beneficiaries
01:31 and those in the sector that you mentioned, the disadvantaged and our displaced workers.
01:37 What is the DOLE doing to protect the TUPAD fund and not to use it for those signatures?
01:44 When I returned as DOLE, my directive is to implement the programs properly and not only TUPAD,
01:57 but all DOLE programs that are related to helping our countrymen, especially the youth.
02:04 We have a mechanism that we validate. We have a... before there's an entitlement, it is profiled and we validate if they are qualified to be included
02:18 in the list of beneficiaries in the implementation of the program of their benefit, especially the TUPAD.
02:27 We know that our country is calamity-prone and we need to provide assistance and guidance to our countrymen,
02:38 especially those who are affected by calamity. Especially last year, we had a landslide, we had a typhoon.
02:47 This is where the fund is used properly and it is beneficial for TUPAD.
02:54 At this time, are you providing funds to the beneficiaries of TUPAD?
03:00 We are just starting. I'm surprised and saddened because we are just starting this year,
03:09 but there's an allegation that TUPAD is being used.
03:14 TUPAD cannot be promised to those who are not entitled.
03:19 This program was opened to help those in need, but I will give you a hint, you should follow the guidelines.
03:30 Our two strict guidelines are you should be eligible, qualified and have a good profile.
03:38 Second, we should comply with the existing COA rules and regulations related to the disbursement of public funds.
03:49 So how will you treat this issue? Fake news or you are being influenced by false information?
03:57 We are not just spreading rumors or spreading rumors. We will be careful, we will be vigilant and we will be a partner.
04:14 We know that the risks of this are being solved through collaboration and cooperation of local government units,
04:23 accredited partners and we are trying to avoid being a part of the lies and things that are not true and do not follow the guidelines
04:38 on how you can avail the program.
04:41 Thank you very much Labor Secretary Benvenido Laguesma. Be careful.
04:45 Thank you very much also Egan. Long live your program. Good morning.
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05:06 [Music]