In a statement Thursday, DOLE said this number includes overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who returned to the Philippines after industries abroad were affected by the pandemic. ADVERTISEMENTThe distribution of cash aid was made through DOLE’s COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program (CAMP) and the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers, Barangay Ko Bahay Ko (TUPAD BKBK). For CAMP, DOLE said it already spent P3.093 billion to aid 618,722 formal sector workers from 31,972 micro, small and medium enterprises. DOLE said another 35,723 would receive the P5,000 aid before CAMP ends this week. For TUPAD BKBKU, DOLE said it released P1.348 billion to help 337,198 workers in the informal sector.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 07, 2020 11:03 UTC