DA eyes temporary jobs for El Niño-hit farmers

GMA Network - Oct 8, 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing temporary employment for farmers who may be affected by a potentially strong El Niño through the Department of Labor and Employment"s (DOLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.

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SC: Concealment may void insurance policy

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