ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA — For many Angeleños, a helping hand isn't just about surviving today. It's about building a bridge to tomorrow. The TUPAD program in Angeles City, implemented through PESO Angeles City under PESO Manager Ferdinand P. Calma, is doing exactly that—providing temporary employment while opening doors to longer-term opportunities. And it's a program that has already changed lives.
What TUPAD Offers
TUPAD is DOLE's flagship emergency employment program, providing short-term work to displaced, underemployed, and seasonal workers. In Angeles City, it has been deployed in response to specific community needs. In May 2026, 738 jeepney drivers in Angeles City received PHP 18,600 each for 31 days of work under the TUPAD Tuloy Pasada program, a pilot implementation in Central Luzon that helped drivers cope with rising fuel prices while keeping public transportation running along the San Fernando-Angeles routes . In July 2026, 20 construction workers who survived the Golden Years Construction building collapse received PHP 12,000 each after completing a 20-day emergency employment program, assisting in clean-up and relief distribution . These targeted interventions demonstrate how TUPAD adapts to the immediate needs of the community while providing dignified work and financial support to those who need it most.
Beyond Temporary Work: Skills and Livelihood
But TUPAD in Angeles City isn't just about short-term income—it's about building pathways. Under the enhanced national guidelines in Department Order No. 239-E, Series of 2026, TUPAD beneficiaries are now linked to skills training, livelihood opportunities, and employment matching to help them transition to sustainable sources of income . For Angeles City, this means beneficiaries can access programs like the Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II training, run by PESO Angeles City in partnership with Pinoytek Skills Training and Assessment Center Inc. The program equips Angeleños with hands-on wiring, safety, and installation skills—credentials that lead directly to jobs as building-wiring, maintenance, or residential and commercial electricians. It's a model that recognizes a simple truth: temporary work pays the bills today, but skills pay the bills for a lifetime. For Angeleños who have faced displacement, disaster, or economic hardship, TUPAD is more than a paycheck—it's a signal that the city sees them and is investing in their future. For the complete list of opportunities, vacancies, and announcements, residents can visit the PESO Angeles Office located in Barangay Pulung Maragul, Angeles City.
