25 The right to social security of the workers in the informal economy/ sector Figure 4 Response to the Covid-19 pandemic thru TUPAD The DOLE likewise forged a partnership54 with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) where workers are hired as contract tracers for 90 days. Under this special project, the DOLE hired 5,754 workers from NCR to provide support to LGUs in the fight against COVID-19. They are primarily responsible for reaching out to people (contacts) who have been exposed to COVID19. In concluding her report, Ms. Gonzales shared the accomplishment DOLE under of the TUPAD program. She stressed that the total amount released compensation Table 4 TUPAD accomplishment for 2020 to 1st quarter of 2021 54 Memorandum of Agreement was signed in 1 May 2021 as of