MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a proposed measure that seeks to end illegal labor contractualization in the country. With 15 affirmative votes, the chamber approved Senate Bill No. 1826 also known as “Security of Tenure Bill,” authored and sponsored by Senator Joel Villanueva. Villanueva explained that his proposed measure, popularly known as “End Endo bill,” defines the security of tenure for workers, which could put an end to illegal contractualization. The bill also classifies workers into four employment types – regular, probationary, project, and seasonal.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 22, 2019 09:31 UTC