PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte may still sign the promised executive order (EO) addressing contractualization of workers on or before Labor Day, Malacañang said on Monday. “Magpupulong si Secretary Bello at tsaka si Presidente (Secretary Bello and the President will meet) for whatever may be released tomorrow in Cebu,” Roque said during a press briefing. Duterte will be in Cebu on Tuesday to lead the 116th Labor Day celebration. Labor groups expected Duterte to sign an executive issuance ahead of Labor Day celebrations on Tuesday to fulfill his campaign promise to workers. Bello said Duterte decided not to pursue the EO after consultations with him and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea.

Source: Manila Times April 30, 2018 08:48 UTC