MANILA, Philippines — More than P302 million of assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) from the first and second installments of the Bayanihan law have yet to be claimed by beneficiaries, data from the agency on Thursday showed. According to DOLE, the amount was supposed to benefit a total of 49,598 workers whose jobs have been affected by government restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ADVERTISEMENTThe amount covers P23 million from Bayanihan 1 intended for 3,798 beneficiaries and P279 million from Bayanihan 2 for 45,800 workers. “Otherwise kapag hindi nakuha ‘yang more than P300 million na ‘yan, babalik ‘yan sa treasury (if the P300 million will not be claimed, it will return to the treasury),” Francia added. RELATED STORIES:Over 93% of P16 billion allocated to aid workers already downloadedP 163-B cash aid needed this yearJEFor more news about the novel coronavirus click here.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 25, 2021 09:45 UTC