DOLE to profile typhoon-hit workers in Cebu

DOLE to Profile Typhoon-Affected Workers in Cebu

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is preparing to profile workers displaced in Cebu as a result of Typhoon Tino.

Rapid Response and Assessment

DOLE-Central Visayas Director Atty. Roy Buenafe announced that a rapid response team has been deployed to evaluate the typhoon’s impact on local businesses and to identify affected workers.

“DOLE Regional Office VII moved swiftly to assess the impact on workers and will provide them with the support they need,” said Buenafe.

Focus on Workers and Families

Buenafe emphasized the human aspect beyond statistics, highlighting the plight of workers who lost their livelihoods and families facing severe hardship.

“Beyond the numbers, it is the people who matter — the workers who have lost their livelihoods, the families who are facing unimaginable hardship,” he stated.

Ongoing Assistance and Collaboration

Assistance will be promptly given to displaced workers. DOLE Central Visayas will continue monitoring the situation, cooperating with local governments, and delivering timely help to rebuild lives and restore hope in the communities affected.

“DOLE Central Visayas will continue to monitor the situation, collaborate with local government units, and provide timely assistance to help rebuild lives and restore hope in affected communities,” Buenafe added.

Context

Cebu is among the areas hardest hit by Typhoon Tino and has been declared under a state of calamity.

Reported by Anton Banal / SunStar Philippines

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SunStar SunStar — 2025-11-07

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