Appeal to conglomeratesFor other workers, the Labor secretary said that they could use their leave credits throughout the implementation of community quarantine. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Bello also called on private conglomerates to assist their workers during the enhanced community quarantine. He said similar companies could "very well take care of their workers and employees for the duration of the enhanced community quarantine." READ: Duterte urges early release of 13th month pay as coronavirus-related job losses loom"It's not a matter of food or business or getting back your capital. He also urged employers to roll out early pro-rated 13th month pay for workers to cushion the blow of the month-long quarantine.

Source: Philippine Star March 17, 2020 09:56 UTC