A total of 1,380 beneficiaries from 13 barangays in Legazpi City received PHP6.2 million in wages under the second batch of the Department of Labor and Employment's Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.
The Philippine News Agency reported the payout on October 12, 2026. TUPAD is a short-term emergency employment program that provides temporary work to displaced, underemployed, and seasonal workers.
The beneficiaries were from barangays covered by the second batch of the city's implementation. Local officials have said the program is intended to provide immediate income support while participants perform community work.
Recipients are advised to coordinate with the Legazpi City Public Employment Service Office for future batches and other livelihood programs.
Source: This summary is based on a Philippine News Agency report published on October 12, 2026. Read the original report through PNA for full details.