Tagum City (PIA) - The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has set the rate for all Cash for Work (CFW) jobs at P226 per day effective January, 2013, to ensure of standardized implementation of the government's program. The standardization of the CFW rates was raised as an issue by international partners working with the various Philippine government agencies for the relief and rehabilitation of communities ravaged by typhoon "Pablo" in Compostela Valley and in Davao Oriental. The CFW program is a short-term intervention program that provides temporary work to communities affected by food insecurity or disasters.

Source: Manila Bulletin- January 16, 2013