Indigenous people in Boracay, including those shown fishing here, can also avail of assistance from government. AFP
Only 3,600 out of the 19,000 registered workers in the holiday island of Boracay have so far availed of the government’s livelihood assistance package, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III yesterday said.
Bello urged displaced workers in Boracay to avail of the assistance under the Department of Labor’s Adjustment Measures Program (AMP).
Located in Aklan, Boracay has been shut down by President Rodrigo Duterte for six months starting April to ensure tourism-related establishments in the island comply with environmental regulations.
Boracay had been called a “cesspool” by President Duterte after many beachside establishments had been discovered to dump untreated sewage into its waters.
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The MAP package provides P4,200 in monthly financial support for six months, employment facilitation, and training.
“We urge all displaced, suspended Boracay workers in the formal sector to avail of the financial assistance provided by our President,” said Bello.
“They should be informed that there is an available assistance fund waiting for them, which can help them cope with the temporary closure of Boracay,” he added.
AMP, which includes the Boracay Emergency Employment Program (BEEP), aims to enhance the employability and competitiveness of the beneficiaries, as well as to mitigate the adverse economic impact of the island’s rehabilitation.
AMP applicants should submit duly accomplished BEEP AMP Application Form, photocopy of certificate of employment, photocopy of any government-issued ID, and proof of Land Bank of the Philippines account to DoLE Regional Office VI, or any of its field offices.
For affected workers who have gone back to their respective hometowns, they may submit their applications to the nearest DoLE regional/field/satellite offices.
Aside from MAP, Bello said informal sector workers and indigenous people affected by the closure of the island can also apply for assistance under its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.
