THE SENATE will prioritize the passage of a new labor code that will permanently scrap contractualization, Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel 3rd said on Tuesday. (It will) focus on ending illegal contractualization,” Pimentel said in a text message to mediamen. “But it should be noted that the President reiterated his call to end ‘endo’ and illegal contractualization,” Villanueva said. “Let me emphasize that addressing the abuses and ensuring compliance by businesses with labor standards and OSH (occupational safety and health) standards through clear and fair legislation is not anti-business,” he said. “Being in the opposition doesn’t prohibit me from working for the sake of the workers’ welfare,” he said.

Source: Manila Times May 01, 2018 05:48 UTC