{"id":100611,"date":"2017-05-01T22:57:25","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T02:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=100611"},"modified":"2017-05-01T22:57:25","modified_gmt":"2017-05-02T02:57:25","slug":"duterte-reaffirms-commitment-to-protect-defend-rights-of-filipino-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/05\/01\/duterte-reaffirms-commitment-to-protect-defend-rights-of-filipino-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Duterte reaffirms commitment to protect, defend rights of Filipino workers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In his Labor Day message, the President noted the significant role of workers in pushing for their rights to humane conditions at work, basic wages and organized acts including collective bargaining and unionism. (Photo: REY BANIQUET\/Presidential Photo<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA\u2013President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday emphasized his administration’s commitment to protect the rights of workers as he paid tribute to Filipino laborers here and abroad.<\/p>\n

In his Labor Day message, the President noted the significant role of workers in pushing for their rights to humane conditions at work, basic wages and organized acts including collective bargaining and unionism.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe government recognizes these basic rights of workers in all industries, and we are committed to protect and defend those rights,\u201d Duterte stressed.<\/p>\n

The President added that government is committed to creating more jobs in the country to accommodate a growing labor force.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Department of Labor and Employment takes the lead in ensuring that thousands of jobs will be created locally, in coordination with all other agencies, as we tap the skills, experience and expertise of our own people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone who contributes labor as part of his commitment to nation-building deserve nothing less than a share of the fruits of his hard work,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

Since the campaign, Duterte has vowed to protect the rights of laborers and vowed to end the so-called \u201cendo\u201d or the practice of \u201clabor only\u201d contracting.<\/p>\n

The President\u2019s promise to end contractualization is already being fulfilled with DOLE data showing 45,605 contract workers given regular positions from July 2016 to March 2017.<\/p>\n

Last March 16, DOLE issued Department Order 17 to further boost government efforts to stamp out illegal labor practices.<\/p>\n

DO 17 likewise reaffirmed the Duterte administration\u2019s commitment to provide stable and secure jobs for the Filipino people.<\/p>\n

The order bans such practices, schemes or employment arrangements designed to circumvent the right of workers to security of tenure.<\/p>\n

Malaca\u00f1ang hailed the issuance of DO 174 \u201cas a major step in upholding and protecting the labor rights of our great Filipino workers.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the meantime, the President is scheduled to meet with labor leaders Monday afternoon in Davao City.<\/p>\n

Workers are also expecting a \u201cspecial announcement\u201d from President Duterte.<\/p>\n

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