Typhoon-hit sugar workers in Negros to receive gov’t aid

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment-Negros Island Region (DOLE-NIR) has begun distributing financial assistance under the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) to sugarcane workers adversely affected by Typhoon Tino.

A total of P9.97 million is slated for distribution to 9,970 sugar mill and field workers, who will receive P1,000 each, ...