The Department of Labor and Employment says at least 8,000 workers were displaced during the first 3 days of the enhanced community quarantine in the Greater Manila Area.
She added:"Because of this pandemic, those who are trying to survive might lead to temporary or permanent closure [of business]. This is what we're trying to address now."
Tutay said the labor department has already computed the total amount needed for cash aid and the prospective number of employees to be assisted, but she declined to elaborate. The Philippines has set an ambitious target of 2.4 million to 2.8 million new jobs in 2021, but setbacks may be inevitable given the worsening COVID-19 surge and the extended lockdown in the"NCR Plus" bubble.
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