Overview/Background

TUPAD or Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers is a community-based package of assistance that provides emergency employment for displaced workers, underemployed and seasonal workers, for a minimum period of 10 days, but not to exceed a maximum of 30 days, depending on the nature of work to be performed.

DILEEP or DOLE Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Programs, seeks to contribute to poverty reduction and reduce the vulnerability to risks of the working poor, vulnerable and marginalized workers either through emergency employment, and promotion of entrepreneurship and community enterprises.

ACP or Accredited Co-Partner refers to the program partner of DOLE responsible for the direct delivery of services to the target beneficiary. They are the workers’ organizations, other non-profit peoples organizations and non-profit, non-government organizations that have passed the accreditation requirements of DOLE.