Tagum City (PIA) - Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Rosalinda Baldoz witnessed the recent signing of a Memorandum of Agreement in this city that will provide P660,000 worth of livelihood projects to three labor unions in Compostela Valley affected by the wrath of typhoon "Pablo". "The amount is DOLE's support to workers who are part of the three unions, which are accredited partners, as seed capital for their livelihood projects," Baldoz said. The amount is still part of the 2012 budget, she said, "but rest assured that we will continue to coordinate with the recipients when there is a new budget for 2013.

Source: Manila Bulletin - January 2, 2012