Over 1,000 Mulanay residents benefit from DOLE TUPAD Program

By Rowena Cruz Mulanay Mayor Aristotle Aguirre (Photo from Kuya Aris Aguirre - Mayor of Mulanay) MULANAY, Quezon – Senator Christopher &...

By Rowena Cruz

Mulanay Mayor Aristotle Aguirre (Photo from Kuya Aris Aguirre - Mayor of Mulanay)

MULANAY, Quezon – Senator Christopher "Bong" Go continues his efforts to support struggling workers and promote the welfare of the labor sector. His Malasakit Team recently provided additional assistance in partnership with Senator Robin Padilla to a total of 1,016 displaced workers in Mulanay, Quezon, on Wednesday, March 13.

The aid activity was held at the Mulanay Municipal Covered Court, where all the beneficiaries received snacks, masks, bicycles, shirts, vitamins, and basketballs and volleyballs. Select beneficiaries also received shoes and a mobile phone.



In a video message, Go said, "Sa panahon ngayon, patuloy lang po ang ating pagbabayanihan, mga kababayan ko. Kami po sa gobyerno ay patuloy na gagawa ng mga paraan upang mabalik ang sigla ng ating ekonomiya."

"Asahan niyo po na ako naman ay patuloy niyong magiging kasangga sa Senado at magseserbisyo sa inyo sa abot ng aking makakaya," he added.

Go also said, "Patuloy po tayong magtutulungan upang mas mapabuti pa ang kalagayan ng ating mga disadvantaged at displaced workers. Magkasama tayo sa layuning ito na makabuo ng mas ligtas at mas matatag na lipunan para sa lahat ng Pilipino."

Under the program, each beneficiary will receive P5,200 as compensation for their participation in planting bamboo. This initiative aligns with the vision of Mayor Aris Aguirre and Vice Mayor Jay Esplana Castilleja to establish Mulanay as the "Bamboo Capital of the Bondoc Peninsula."

The program offers an alternative income source for residents while simultaneously supporting Mulanay's climate change mitigation efforts and promoting sustainable environmental practices. Additionally, the program aims to enhance the biodiversity of the area by reintroducing bamboo species that are native to the region.

"I am constantly working with our senators and the national government to bring programs like DOLE TUPAD to Mulanay," Mulanay Mayor Aristotle Aguirre stated. "This is a significant opportunity for our community to benefit economically while also protecting our environment."

The DOLE TUPAD program offers a unique benefit for communities across the Philippines. It provides short-term employment opportunities to those in need, while simultaneously supporting initiatives that benefit the environment and local economies. In Mulanay, the focus on bamboo cultivation addresses a critical need for sustainable livelihoods and ecological preservation.

Bamboo is a versatile and rapidly growing plant with numerous applications. It can be used for construction, furniture-making, handicrafts, and even as a food source. By establishing itself as a major bamboo producer, Mulanay can create diverse economic opportunities for its residents and attract new businesses to the region.

The support of Senators Go and Padilla demonstrates a strong commitment to empowering local communities and addressing the challenges they face. This collaboration between national and local governments underscores the importance of partnerships for driving positive change at the grassroots level.