QUEZON City Rep. Precious Hipolito-Castelo and her husband, councilor Winston "Winnie" Castelo were linked to alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (Tupad) program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE).

Barangay Holy Spirit Chairman Felicito Valmocina said in a press conference on Monday he decided to cut ties with the Castelos after learning from some Tupad beneficiaries about anomalies in the cash aid program being implemented in District 2 by the lawmaker.

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