Global Filipino Icon Award 2025 To Recognize Malilay Sisters For Jiu-Jitsu Wins

The Malilay sisters prove that Filipino athletes are a force to be reckoned with as they receive international recognition through the Global Filipino Icon Award 2025.

A Young Boy’s Mystical Journey Unfolds In Danielle Florendo’s New Storybook

Experience the wonder of indigenous storytelling in Danielle Florendo’s The Legend of Uta Cave, a tale filled with magic, mystery, and mythology.

More Access To Japan As 5 New Visa Centers Open For Filipino Travelers

Filipinos eager to explore Japan’s culture, food, and sights will soon benefit from a smoother visa application process.

Modern Family: How Friends Become Our Companions In The Outside World

As we grow older, friendships and companionships turn into families we can call home. These chosen families shape the way we move through the world.

Department Of Labor And Employment To Hire Displaced Workers As Forest Protectors

The Department of Labor and Employment is planning to deploy beneficiaries from the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged / Displaced Workers as forest rangers.
By Manila Magazine

Department Of Labor And Employment To Hire Displaced Workers As Forest Protectors

9
9

How do you feel about this story?

Like
Love
Haha
Wow
Sad
Angry

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will be deploying workers under its emergency employment program as forest rangers.

In a statement Friday, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the beneficiaries of Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged / Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program will be tapped as protectors of the environment.

“TUPAD beneficiaries shall be mobilized in patrolling the forest, seedling production, establishing plantations, and assisting in forest protection activities,” he said.

The DOLE chief added that the project also supports the expanded national greening program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

“We want to help in the mitigation of the worst impacts of climate change in the country. Those who will be hired will augment the current number of forest rangers, who will conduct patrolling, seedling production, plantation establishment, and protection activities,” he added.

Both departments’ recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the implementation of the program.

The Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns (BWSC) and DOLE regional/field offices are tasked to hire workers to be deployed in areas to be identified by the Forest Management Bureau of the DENR.

The DOLE will provide funds to cover the prevailing daily minimum wage in the regions as well as the administrative cost for personal protective equipment and group personal accident insurance of workers who will be hired.

On the other hand, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority or its accredited training institutions will be conducting appropriate skills training for the worker-beneficiaries. (PNA)