Dole 11 assists Davao-based Bora workers

MORE than two months after the closure of Boracay Island for rehabilitation, the Department of Labor and Employment 11 (Dole 11) has assisted a total of 32 Boracay Island workers in Davao Region under its Adjustment Measures Program.

The Boracay Emergency Employment Program – Adjustment Measures Program (Beep-AMP) is a Dole mitigation program for formal sector workers affected by the 6 months closure and rehabilitation of Boracay Island.

Under Beep-AMP, displaced workers will receive financial support equivalent to 50% of the minimum wage in Western Visayas amounting to P4,205.50 monthly for a maximum period of six months.

For workers retained, they will receive financial support equivalent to 25% of the minimum wage of Western Visayas or 2,102.75 for a period of three months and shall be deposited in lump sum to their accounts.

Other than the financial packages, there are also various assistance lodged under Beep which include the administration of appropriate social preparation, livelihood, and training programs, provision of grants and loans as preparation for the reopening of the island.

For Davao Region, out of the 32 workers, 13 workers have already received their first tranche of financial support.

Affected Boracay employees may avail of the program through the Dole regional offices once they completer the following requirements: duly accomplished Beep AMP Application Form; Certificate of Employment; and any government-issued ID.

Davao Region based Boracay affected workers may apply at Dole 11 located at the 4th Floor, AMQ Building, Dacudao Avenue, Agdao, Davao City and look for Erika Jil Diaz. Kriztja Marae G. Labrador/Dole 11

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