BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 22 -- Nearly 5,000 workers across the Caraga Region have received financial assistance through efforts by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-13).

In a statement on Wednesday, the agency said that PHP10.8 million in payments have been released to the concerned workers as of September this year.

DOLE-13 stated that the payments were made after increased labor inspections focused on compliance with labor standards and occupational safety regulations.

"The inspections covered Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) investigations, safety checks, complaints, and routine reviews," the agency said.

It noted that the violations identified have revealed some gaps in both General Labor Standards and OSH regulations, lea...