Guidelines on the Utilization of P4,504,500.00 for the Emergency Employment Project for the Sugar Workers Affected by Super Typhoon "Lawin"

November 17, 2016DOLE DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 166-16GUIDELINES ON THE UTILIZATION OF P4,504,500.00 FOR THE EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT PROJECT FOR THE SUGAR WORKERS AFFECTED BY SUPER TYPHOON "LAWIN"Pursuant to Section 10 (b) of Republic Act No. 6982 (or the Sugar Amelioration Act of 1991), Rule IX, Sections 4 & 5 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) and Department Order No. 35-02 and upon the recommendation of the Sugar Tripartite Council (STC), the following guidelines on the utilization of P4,504,500.00 from the DOLE-Socio-Economic Projects Fund (SEPF) for the emergency employment project for the sugar workers affected by super typhoon "Lawin" in Piat, Cagayan are hereby issued for the guidance and observance of all concerned: 1. The P4,504,500.00 fund shall be utilized in paying the wages of identified sugar worker beneficiaries for the 15-day mini community works rendered in order to obtain income to support the rehabilitation/repairs of their houses that were damaged by the strong typhoon and subsequently, complement in restoring the cleanliness and orderliness of their workplaces (sugar mill and plantation), and community premises.On the basis...