Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte

Carpenters, laborers, shine boys, street vendors, unemployed residents, senior citizens, and victims of fire incidents.

These were among the over 3,000 people who received payouts for the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program in Davao City, as facilitated by the office of 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte.

As per Duterte's office, a total of 5,430 individuals applied for TUPAD, which is a program of the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE). The agency conducts the assessment after the profiling of applicants is completed by the first congressional district office.

The payout distribution began Friday, June 2, and is ongoing. A total of 3,422 individuals have already received their payouts.

Their salaries are pegged at minimum wage.

Duterte's office and the DOLE–Davao have long been partners in assisting thousands of impoverished residents through the TUPAD program.

TUPAD is a cash-for-work program for displaced individuals with limited employment opportunities or those who only work seasonally. It provides immediate assistance to its beneficiaries for at least 10 days, and a maximum of 30 days, depending on the specific job requirements.

The beneficiaries were given opportunities by the government in various community improvement projects, including tree-planting, gardening, canal de-clogging, and refurbishment of tourist attractions.

Duterte himself has committed to aiding individuals who require assistance, while DOLE has ensured the continuity of the TUPAD program.

Duterte, a former House deputy speaker, is on his second term as a congressman.

He is the son of former president Rodrigo Duterte.