23 The right to social security of the workers in the informal economy/ sector Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers Program Program description TUPAD is a safety net program that provides temporary wage employment to the workers in the informal sector who were displaced or whose earnings were affected due to the COVID19 pandemic. Coverage: Duration of Work: Workers in the informal sector particularly Four (4) hours a day the self-employed with elementary occupations and unpaid family workers. Minimum of 10 days, but not to exceed a maximum of 30 days, depending on the nature of work to be performed. Figure 2 TUPAD Program description Figure 3 below shows the package of assistance under TUPAD: Package of Assistance 1. Payment of wages equivalent to 2. Enrolment 3. 100% on of the prevailing highest to Orientation group safety and minimum wage in the region thru insurance Financial money remittance service providers and and other modes of digital payment training other on 4. Provision of Health Personal Literacy Protective skills Equipment Figure 3 Package of Assistance under TUPAD The payment of wages was clarified by Ms. Gonzales. She explained that the highest amount that is mandated by Regional Tripartite Wage Board will be the basis of their compensation. Additionally, the workers are enrolled under a micro-insurance. This insurance

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