58 The right to social security of the workers in the informal economy/ sector vulnerable and marginalized workers to provide temporary wage employment and to the workers in the informal sector who were displaced or whose earnings were affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic, respectively. It is also noted that the program has reached over two (2) million beneficiaries. This notwithstanding, some of the participants averred not being able to participate in the program despite their application. 11. It could be gleaned from the FGDs that the government agencies managed to utilize television, radio, and social media platforms in disseminating information about social security programs. However, none of the participants mentioned that they got information from the official website of the government. This shows that the information from the government website is not easily accessible. a. Considering this, the government should utilize all possible methodologies in disseminating information about the program. If they intend to focus their efforts on TV and radio, there should be considerable airtime to discuss the programs of the government in plain and simple language as well as the language that the locality speaks. In addition, to widen their reach, the government should explore other means for publicizing the information such as leaflet advertising, posters, and newspapers to ensure that the low-income households particularly those living in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) who do not have access to TV, radio, or the internet will have access to the information. b. Additionally, the information and education campaign (IEC) materials should be accessible to persons with disabilities, such that accessibility features must be integrated into the electronic materials to allow the persons with disabilities to easily access the information. c. The government should also look into how this right could be integrated and discussed in the academic curriculum of high school students so that at a young age, Filipinos will understand the value of having social security coverage. 12. The initiatives of CDA and DTI on assisting start-ups and MSMEs are recognized and applauded. a. Registration of the businesses, especially for small enterprises, appears onerous. The process of securing certificates and other documentary requirements for

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