The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) launched the TUPAD #BarangayKo, Bahay Ko (#BKBK) Disinfection/Sanitation Project to support displaced workers in the informal sector. It aims to contribute to poverty reduction and inclusive growth by providing temporary wage employment for displaced workers, underemployed and self-employed workers.

What is the purpose of TUPAD #BarangayKo, Bahay Ko (#BKBK) Disinfection/Sanitation Project? 

Counterpart to the DOLE CAMP financial assistance, it addresses the loss of income of workers in the informal sector affected due to the implementation of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon against the spread of the COVID-19.  

Who are qualified for the DOLE TUPAD #BKBK Project?  

1.) Underemployed — if you are employed at less than full-time or regular jobs 

2.) Self-employed — working as a freelancer or the owner of a business

3.) Those who lost their sources of income/livelihood as a result of the ECQ

Those who are working as transport drivers (jeepney, tricycle, pedicab), street vendors, construction workers, owners of small businesses, occassional workers, house helpers, farmers and fishermen may qualify for the DOLE TUPAD #BKBK Project as long as they meet the requirements needed.

Who are NOT qualified for the TUPAD #BKBK Project?  

— Those who received Php5,000 financial assistance from DOLE CAMP

— Those who received cash assistance from Department of Social Welfare and Development

— Farmers who received cash assistance from Department of Agriculture

— Beneficiaries of Php8,000 and above from their Local Government Unit

— Government employees

The total financial assistance that can be received by each household will be based on the overall aid from the different agencies (LGU, DSWD’s food and non-food assistance, DOLE TUPAD #BKBK), which will be limited to Php5,000 to Php8,000 depending on the maximum limit per region.

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What is the application process for the DOLE TUPAD #BKBK Project?  

The barangay officials of respective areas will identify and submit a list of applicants to the DOLE Regional/Field Office through the Public Employment Service Offices of the city.

If interested, you may proceed to your barangay and inform them of your intent to work under the TUPAD Project. You may also go to the municipal/city hall in your area so they can assist you.  

What are the requirements for the TUPAD #BKBK Project?  

The Local Government Units (LGU) shall be in charge of submitting the applicants’ requirements to the concerned DOLE Office. The requirements are: 

1.) Letter of Intent
2.) TUPAD Work Program
3.) Summary of List of Beneficiaries

What will be the responsibilities of the applicants?  

Workers are tasked to disinfect/sanitize their houses and its immediate vicinity. Duration of work will be limited to at least four (4) hours in ten (10) days.  

Is there a limit to the number of family members that can apply for the DOLE TUPAD #BKBK Project?

Only one member of each family household may apply for the #BKBK Project.

What will be the benefits of the applicant workers under the DOLE TUPAD #BKBK Project?  

— Daily wage for 10 days equivalent to 100% of the highest minimum wage in the region  
— Enrolment to group micro-insurance; and 
— Basic Orientation on Safety and Health via dissemination of brochures

How can we receive the payment for working under the DOLE TUPAD #BKBK Project?  

Payments will be received by the workers thru money remittance or direct cash pay-out.

Who will provide the cleaning materials to be used for the disinfection project?

The DOLE Regional Office or LGU shall provide the cleaning materials and ensure that the TUPAD beneficiaries are properly oriented to maintain sanitation by regular washing of hands using soap or alcohol-based sanitizers.  

For inquiries about local and overseas employment, labor rights, work conditions and various programs, you may call the 24/7 DOLE hotline 1349. You may also reach them thru the DOLE Facebook page, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more updates, visit their official website at www.dole.gov.ph.

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  1. Kasama po din ba kami s mabibigyan ng 5k to 8k may tindahan po km n mag asawa ko limit
    time open kasi ang business taxation ay wl din exemption.

  2. Paano ko po matatanggap ang pera na ibabahagi at tulong ng ating gobyerno na para po sa amin, eh wala nman pong nag iikot o nag sasabi dto sa Lugar nmin sa mandaluyong, brgy barangka itaas
    Saka po Di nman po natutupad yung social distances para sa mga tao na nagtratrabaho sa City Hall, Saka po ang aking ama ay paralisado ang kalahati ng kanyang katawan

  3. Gudpm po mam/Sir!asawa q po construction worker,no work no pay po.wala po sya company,pwede po ba mka avail Ng program na ito?nagpunta po kmi SA brgy .bgo po kmi lipat dito,ang sagot
    Hindi DW po kmi counted SA population nila,if punta po kmi SA Dati naming brgy dapat DW dun po SA bgong brgy kmi magpalista,,Sana po mka avail manlang kmi kahit Saan lng po na binibigay Ng government po,Sana po reply kayo,thank you and Godbless!09185937990

  4. magandang hapon po!!! sir/maam. dole pwede po magtanung po paano po ako maka apply nang tupadbkbk@gmail.com galing po sa dole financial assisstance. nagtratrabaho po ako isang company na bigla lang po kami tinanggal sa trabaho 20 po kami worker wala po maski konti pera o sahod lang bigla lang po kami tinanggal dahil sa covid-19 8 years na ako nagtratrabaho hindi po kami pina regular wala po benefits yung company aking pinagtrabahuan,,, no work no pay tapos. ganun lang paano yung mga pamilya namin wala ako trabahu. mamatay sa gutom yung aking pamilya…… galing kami sa agency tapos hindi kami binigyan pabaon lang para gastusin araw araw habang hinintay mo yung one month lock down dito sa cebu…………….. tapus extend naman uli… anu nalang and gagawin ko sir/maam. minsan pinagalitan pa ako pag nag ca ako sa agency wala daw pera aking agency. yung pinagtrabahuan ko company hardware yung lang binigyan naging regular sa aming kompanya financial dole. paano po yung hindi regular sa kompanya dito sa cebu.gusto ko po magreklamo marami po kami sa aking pinagtrabahuan…. para malaman ko po. dole kung anu aking gagawin…. heto po aking mobile number 09430479885/09226180564. kung meron ba ako matanggap financial assisstance dole..

  5. Hi maam tanong ko lang po gaya ko pong single mom at nasa bahay po ako ng mga magulang ko nakatira gayun po wala akong trabaho dahil sa nangyari po wala po akong pang gastos para sa anak ko dahil wala akong trabaho pwedi po ba akong maka avail?