Daily earners losing work can get temporary jobs, but must still apply — DOLEMANILA, Philippines-- Metro Manila wage earners and non-regular workers with no leave credits to spare can apply with the government for temporary jobs during a month-long lockdown that would see malls getting shuttered and jobs lost. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III told Philstar.com in a text message the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) "can give emergency employment" to individuals losing jobs as a result of closures during the lockdown that begins March 15. But Bello also said for the benefit to be availed, workers losing their jobs, which can include mall clerks with no leave benefits, would have to apply first before a DOLE office. Only one person per household may also avail of the benefit, according to DOLE guidelines on emergency employment uploaded on its website. There are also six Robinsons Malls, 17 Ayala Malls and 13 Megaworld Lifestyle Malls in the area.

Source: Philippine Star March 14, 2020 08:26 UTC