Retrenched workers receive cash aid

CEBU – Over 3,700 workers who lost their jobs at the Mactan Economic Zone in Lapu-Lapu City received financial aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

DSWD said it released some P18.2 million to at least 3,744 retrenched workers of Sports City Incorporated. “The displaced workers received cash aid and family food packs through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation during the convergence activity organized by several offices to assist the individuals affected by the closure of the factory,” DSWD said.

Alan Tanjusay, Undersecretary for Inclusive and Sustainable Peace, reiterated the instruction of President Bongbong Marcos and DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo to help the workers immediately.

Before the distribution of assistance, the DSWD, together with the representatives from the city government and the offices of the congressional representatives, and other government agencies, conducted a multi-stakeholders meeting to see how they can help those who lost their jobs.

The DSWD said it extended assistance to the affected workers following the request from the city government. (Zaldy De Layola)