27/03/2026
โจ TUPAD in Action: Building a Cleaner and Greener Socorro! ๐ฟ
The implementation of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program in the Municipality of Socorro, Surigao del Norte is now in full swing, providing much-needed temporary employment to our local workers while contributing to community development.
Currently, TUPAD beneficiaries are actively engaged in cleaning and sweeping municipal streets, ensuring a cleaner and more organized environment for residents and visitors alike. At the same time, other workers are conducting brushing and tree planting activities along the road from Amira Gas Station to the Socorro Fire Station, helping promote environmental sustainability and roadside beautification.
The TUPAD Program aims to provide emergency employment for displaced, underemployed, and seasonal workers, offering them immediate income support while engaging them in community-based projects that create lasting positive impacts.
This initiative is made possible through the unwavering support of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) under the leadership of Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma, DOLE Caraga Regional Director Atty. Jason Balais, and DOLE Surigao del Norte Field Office Head Ms. May C. Velonta.
We also extend our sincere gratitude to the Municipal Government of Socorro, headed by Municipal Mayor Riza Rafonselle Taruc - Timcang and Vice Mayor Hon. Dalisay G. Canta, for their strong commitment to programs that uplift the lives of Socorranons.
Special recognition is given to the dedicated DOLE Surigao del Norte Field Office personnel, under the leadership of Ms. Velonta, and the PESO Socorro staff for their tireless efforts in ensuring the successful implementation of this program.
As Socorro continues to grow as a premier tourism destination in the Philippines, initiatives like TUPAD play a vital role in maintaining the municipalityโs cleanliness, environmental integrity, and overall appeal. Through the collective efforts of the community, we are not only creating opportunities but also preserving the beauty that makes Socorro a place worth visiting and experiencing.
๐ Together, we work. Together, we build. Together, we sustain Socorro. ๐