Dole to deploy 240,000 Tupad workers for Brigada Eskwela

Parents join teachers in cleaning classrooms during the launch of Brigada Eskwela. (Photo from JUNJIE MENDOZA / Cebu Daily News)

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) will be deploying 240,000 workers from its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers or Tupad program to help public schools prepare for the opening of classes on June 8.

In a statement on Saturday, the Department of Education (DepEd) said it is partnering with the labor agency in conducting this year’s Brigada Eskwela, which seeks to ensure that public schools are clean, safe and ready to accommodate millions of learners at the start of classes.

Under the partnership, Dole will be allocating P2 billion to support the implementation of Brigada Eskwela and provide temporary employment to around 240,000 workers through its TUPAD program.

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