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Laborers in the agriculture and other sectors whose crops and other sources of income were affected by the El Niño phenomenon are expected to receive financial assistance from the government as part of its ongoing aid program amid the persisting drought.
The President said the financial assistance to be provided to drought-hit workers is just an addition to the ongoing program of the Department of Agriculture , the Department of Social Welfare and Development , and the Department of Labor and Employment . The Chief Executive outlined his administration’s commitment to fostering not only job growth but also quality and environmentally friendly employment opportunities aligned with the nation’s vision for a sustainable economy centered on human capital.
President Marcos made this announcement on Wednesday, May 1, in time for the annual celebration of Labor Day, which he led in Malacañang. He said the government will prioritize helping those affected in Mindanao. Marcos also reiterated his administration’s commitment to advancing the rights and welfare of Filipino workers during the Labor Day celebration, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Labor Code of the Philippines , which his father and namesake enacted in 1974.
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