Over P302M assistance from Bayanihan laws yet to be claimed — DOLE

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MANILA, Philippines — More than P302 million of assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) from the first and second installments of the Bayanihan law have yet to be claimed by beneficiaries, data from the agency on Thursday showed.

According to DOLE, the amount was supposed to benefit a total of 49,598 workers whose jobs have been affected by government restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The amount covers P23 million from Bayanihan 1 intended for 3,798 beneficiaries and P279 million from Bayanihan 2 for 45,800 workers.

The assistance covers the programs of DOLE to aid workers amid the pandemic, such as the Tulong Panghanapbuhay para sa Ating Disadvant…

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