Labor Day Gift to Workers

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Labor Day gift to workers

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by Niezel Anen T. Sabrido

Iloilo City – The labor Duterte signs department has released a sum of P5,662,705.50 in emergency employment assistance to 1,420 beneficiaries under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced anti endo eo Workers (TUPAD) in Boracay. President Rodrigo Duterte, fulfilling his commitment to provide Filipino workers with P4 dignified and productive employment, signs Executive Order No. 51 that prohibits illegal contracting and subcontracting practices in workplaces. P2 Non-compliant firms bared

by Abegail V. De Vega

A total of 3,377 companies were found to be engaged and suspected to be engaged in labor-only contracting arrangements based on the initial list of non-compliant establishments released by the labor department. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the list was culled from the result of inspections of 99,526 establishments from June 2016 to April 2018. “We are now providing you the top 20 non-compliant companies according to the number of workers that need to be regularized, from a list of 3,377 non-compliant establishments involving 224,852 workers from various parts of the country,” Bello said. Among the top violators include photo by Jomar Lagmay, IPS the Jollibee Food Corporation with 14,960 affected workers, the Dole FOR WORKERS’ PROTECTION. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte hands over to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III the signed copy of Executive Order P2 No. 51 which protects the rights to security of tenure of all workers during the Labor Day Celebration on May 1, 2018 at the IEC Convention Center in Cebu City as Presidential Assistant Bong Go looks on.

DOLE bats for digital Partial lifting EC sickness benefits of deployment ban ready workforce in private sector hiked P4 to Kuwait mulled P5 P6 2 May 2018 May 2018 3 Job Fairs draw 34K jobseekers; 4K hired Assistance assured Informal sector’s transition tackled More than 4,306 jobseekers The top local jobs offered housewife ako, tapos nag-private The labor department has stepped growth of micro, small, and medium ital assistance to beneficiaries from found employment on May 1, were for the positions of combat tutor ako. Pero ngayon po na may up its efforts in addressing issues enterprises (MSMEs) through the P10,000 to P20,000. Labor Day. soldiers (AFP/PNP), production opportunity na para makabalik sa for displaced workers and challenges arising from the full implementation of the GoNego- The Occupational Safety and In a report to Labor Secretary machine operator, mason (finish- trabaho, kinuha ko na po iyon,” transition of the informal sector into syo Law, the MSME Development Health Center (OSHC), an attached the formal economy. Plan, and the Asia-Pacific Economic agency of the DOLE, also offers free Silvestre Bello III, Bureau of Local ing/rough), customer service rep- said Martinez. Displaced workers or individuals who were Employment Director Dominique resentative, construction worker, In the same event, 1,030 Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello Cooperation (APEC) 2015 Action OSH appreciation course to help involuntarily unemployed will be provided with more III during the Informal Sector Agenda to Globalize MSMEs. ensure the safety and protection Tutay said more than 34,300 carpenter (finishing/rough), call jobseekers were referred to the responsive interventions and assistance from the labor Labor Day Celebration in Cebu The Bureau of Workers with of informal sector workers, thus applicants trooped to the 37 sites center agent, PDEA agent/staff, Technical Education and Skills department. City said the government is bent Special Concerns (BWSC) imple- improving their productivity. of the countrywide Trabaho, production worker/factory work- Development Authority (TESDA) In an administrative order, Labor Secretary Silvestre on providing the sector with an ments the DOLE Integrated Liveli- Moreover, to guarantee that Negosyo, Kabuhayan jobs and er, and service crew. for further skills training; 564 Bello III has created a technical working group (TWG) on enabling atmosphere to be absorbed hood and Emergency Employment workers from the informal sector business fair mounted jointly by On the other hand, the top jobseekers were referred to the job displacement concerns to further provide immediate by the formal economy. Program (DILEEP) to reduce the are being represented at social di- the labor and trade departments in overseas vacancies were for nurse, Department of Trade and Industry and necessary assistance to displaced workers. “The workers in the informal vulnerability to risks of the poor, alogues, the Bureau of Labor Rela- celebration of the 116th Labor Day. technician, construction worker, (DTI) for business opportunities “We need to ensure that DOLE programs, policies, and sector are indispensable to the so- vulnerable, and marginalized work- tions (BLR) has issued an adviso- Some 20,600 other jobseekers food and beverage staff, waiter/ and advice; and 164 were referred ciety. While they have a significant ers. ry directing the reconstitution of were qualified for the various waitress, driver, cleaner, laborer, for livelihood assistance. mechanisms are responsive and effective in monitoring displacement and in providing displaced workers with portion in the national economy, A revised guideline in its imple- the Regional Tripartite Industrial vacancies, on top of the more than tire fitter, and engineer. The simultaneous TNK fair was they are not sufficiently covered by mentation, provided for under De- Peace Councils (RTIPCs) by includ- necessary assistance and interventions anchored on social 4,300 who were hired on the spot, Among those hired on the spot spearheaded by the Department labor policies and standards, such as partment Order No. 173, was also ing representations from the infor- protection,” Bello said in his order. according to the same report. was Cristina Martinez, a 43-year- of Labor and Employment occupational safety and health and made raising the maximum per cap- mal sector. –Abegail V. De Vega The TNK fair gathered 1,099 old jobseeker who was employed (DOLE) in partnership with the Among the general functions of the TWG is to review social protection,” Bello said. participating employers (890 local as a roving coordinator. Department of Trade and Industry the implementation gaps in the existing DOLE policies, With means of ensuring work- photo by Dodong Echavez, IPS and 209 overseas) which brought “Maganda rin po iyong naging (DTI), and local government units programs, and mechanisms in job displacement monitoring ers’ protection under the laws, the with them 143,085 local, overseas, advantage kasi katulad ko ngayon (LGU) across the country, partner and in providing assistance to displaced workers. labor department, together with its 2K workers get P73M and government jobs across the 43 years old na ako. Matagal na agencies, and establishments. JOBSEEKERS VIE FOR EMPLOYMENT. Thousands of jobseekers troop to the Quezon City Hall The TWG will be headed by the Undersecretary for social partners, continues to enhance Covered Walkway to take advantage of various local and overseas employment opportunities Employment, Legal, International and Media Affairs and the implementation of its livelihood country. rin akong nag-stop kasi naging –Althea Louise D. Majan offered in this year’s Labor Day Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK) jobs and business fair. will be co-chaired by his Assistant Secretaries. programs and assistance, provision SOME 2,000 workers are expec- all issues and complaints arising The core members of the TWG include the Directors of of employment opportunities, as ted to benefit from P72.9 million from employer-employee rela- Bureau of Labor Relations, Bureau of Local Employment, well as in identifying measures that worth of monetary claims follow- tions to prevent them from ripen- will address the root causes of infor- List of non-compliant firms . . . from P1 Bureau of Working Conditions, Bureau of Workers with ing the settlement of their Request ing into full-blown disputes. Safety net for Boracay Special Concerns, and International Labor Affairs Bureau. mality among workers. for Assistance (RFA) through the Under this approach, all Also part of the group are heads of the Employees In partnership with the Depart- mandatory mediation scheme labor and employment disputes Philippines, Inc., with 10,521, submitted to the Malacanang on Compensation Commission, Institute for Labor Studies, ment of Trade and Industry (DTI), called the Single Entry Approach undergo a 30-day mandatory and the Philippine Long Distance May 25, 2018. National Conciliation and Mediation Board, National the DOLE launched an initiative (SEnA) by the labor department. conciliation-mediation process workers set Telephone Co. (PLDT) with 8,310. “We submitted a list of called Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabu- Reintegration Center for OFWs, Overseas Workers In a report, the National Con- to effect settlement among the Other companies engaged in violators to the President not to hayan (TNK) where part of the key ciliation and Mediation Board contending parties. Welfare Administration, Philippine Overseas Employment The labor department has set the guidelines on Regional Office shall refer the beneficiaries to labor-only contracting are the put them in bad light. It is just outputs are the Blueprint for Decent (NCMB) said a total of 1,228 re- Meanwhile, Labor Secretary Administration, and the Financial and Management the implementation of the Adjustment Measures the nearest Public Employment Service Office Philsaga Mining Corporation to emphasize the concern, not Employment and Entrepreneurship quests for assistance (RFAs) out Silvestre Bello III reiterated the Service. Program (AMP) for formal sector workers (PESO) for employment facilitation. with 6,624 affected workers; only of the President but also for 2017-2022 and the Livelihood of 1,972 filed RFAs were settled effectiveness of SEnA in resolving The creation of the TWG is in line with the agenda of affected by the rehabilitation of Boracay. The affected workers will be provided access General Tuna Corporation with our department to respect the Agenda 2017-2022. under SEnA, which resulted to labor disputes between labor and the labor department to provide employment re-entry Department Order No. 191 seeks to ensure to available job opportunities suitable to their 5,216; Sumi Phils Wiring System security of tenure of our workers. The initiative aims to transform the P72,934,378 monetary gains management to prevent them opportunities and assistance to Filipino workers. –Abegail livelihood into competitive, resil- that the AMP under the Boracay Emergency qualifications through job matching, referral, Corporation with 4,305; Franklin We are not doing this to fight to 1,804 workers from January to from turning into full-blown V. De Vega ient, and sustainable enterprises by April 2018. labor disputes. Employment Program (BEEP) contributes to and placement services, either local or overseas Baker Inc., with 3,400; Pilipinas management because we look at encouraging the formalization and NCMB said the 1,228 RFAs “The amicable settlement of ease the situation of affected workers in the employment; employment coaching, and labor Kyohritsu with 3,161; Furukawa business as a partnership between formal sector, according to Labor Secretary market information. represent a 59 percent settlement the labor disputes through the Automotive System Phil. Inc., labor and management,” Bello rate, of which 1,167 requests or Single Entry Approach (SEnA) Silvestre Bello III. The training component, on the other hand, with 2,863; and the Magnolia Inc., said. 95 percent was settled within the has helped in maintaining The BEEP AMP is a safety net program aims to give affected workers with appropriate with 2,248 affected workers. Meanwhile, the labor secretary process cycle time of 30 days. harmony at workplaces and this providing formal sector workers with an training to enhance their skills, competitiveness, Also, the KCC Property said that the SM Malls were Baker, fishers group national SEnA is an administrative mechanism must be sustained to integrated and comprehensive package and employability, as administered by relevant Holdings, Inc., with 1,802 affected not included in the list as it has approach to provide a speedy, ensure stable and just climate of of assistance, such as financial support, government agencies. workers, Sumifru Philippines, already submitted a voluntary impartial, inexpensive and ac- industrial relations,” Bello said. employment facilitation, and training. To be eligible for the program, BEEP AMP Corp. with 1,687; Hinatuan regularization program, which ’Kabuhayan’ winners cessible settlement procedure for –Abegail V. De Vega Affected workers will be provided with applicants must be workers employed in Mining Corporation with 1,673; targets an estimated 10,000 financial support equivalent to 50 percent of Boracay Island and other parts of Malay, Aklan KCC Mall De Zamboanga regularized workers by the end of A baker from Lapu-Lapu City, ernment has all the initiative to vidual category are Axel Salise the prevailing minimum wage in Region VI, by an employer or any person acting directly or with 1,598; Brother Industries 2018. Cebu and a fisherfolk association help us. They are willing to finance from Mambajao, Camiguin for his or P4,205.50, and shall be given monthly for a indirectly in the interest of an employer. (Philippines) Inc., with 1,582; DOLE Department Order from Sagay, Camiguin, were rec- those who have potentials in busi- PISONET with pocket WIFI liveli- maximum period of six months. They must also be workers whose Philippine Airlines and PAL No. 174 prohibits labor-only ognized as national winners in the ness. They can help also in improv- hood and Juditha Dela Torre from For retained workers who do not receive a employment is interrupted during the period Express with 1,483; Nidec contracting, which exist when 2018 Kabuhayan Awards, an annu- ing communities,” said entrepre- Padada, Davao del Sur for her regular wage, the amount of financial support of temporary closure and 30 days prior thereto Precision Philippines Corporation the contractor merely recruits, al activity that recognizes the best neur Pitogo during the awarding fresh fruits, salad, and juice Nego is equivalent to 25 percent of the prevailing or those who do not receive regular wage by with 1,400; Peter Paul Phil. supplies, or places workers to Department of Labor and Employ- ceremony which is spearheaded Kart project. minimum wage in Region VI, or P2,102.75, and reason of the temporary suspension, permanent Corporation with 1,362; Dolefil perform a job for a principal ment-assisted livelihood projects. yearly by DOLE’s Bureau of Work- Meanwhile, the runners-up shall be non-conditional to be provided in lump cessation of operations, or permanent closure Jessieryl Pitogo, the owner of ers with Special Concerns. in the group category are Paraiso Upper Valley Corporations with under employment arrangements sum covering three months. of the employer’s business establishment. K’hanz Cakes and Pastries, won KASAMMA, meanwhile, is Women Workers Association from 1,183; and the SOLE-Satnfilco designed to circumvent the right Meanwhile, under the employment –Althea Louise D. Majan the individual category, and the an organization enrolled in the Kalawit, Zamboanga for their with 1,131 affected workers, are of workers to security of tenure. facilitation component, concerned DOLE Kahugpungan sa mga Masila- DOLE’s Sustainable Livelihood women’s bakeshop project and all included in the preliminary list kong Mananagat (KASAMMA), Framework (SLF) for three years Barangay Cutay Gudti Nga Parag- emerged as the winner in the group already. Out of its income, the Uma Association from Carigara, category for its Tingco Tingco Boat association was able to establish Leyte for their hog raising project. and Net Fishing project. other livelihood projects, such as To encourage them to further “You can’t do business alone. fish drying, salted fish making, enhance their livelihood undertak- Approach or talk to individuals micro-financing, hog fattening, ings, the national winners were A heartening gift to workers on Labor Day or groups who have knowledge and egg layer chickens. awarded plaques of appreciation in business for guidance. Our gov- The runners-up in the indi- and cash prize worth P50,000 for the first prize, P40,000 for the sec- Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello pagbibigay pugay sa manggaga- Philippine Constitution, is strict- Duterte had earlier ordered ond prize, and P30,000 for the third III on May 1 said the signing by wang Pilipino, ang dangal ng ly prohibited. Bello to submit an inventory of prize in the individual category; President Duterte of an executive ating lahi at kabalikat ng pama- The EO authorizes the Sec- companies engaged in labor-only and P100,000 for the first prize, order strictly prohibiting illegal halaan tungo sa pagbabago,” he The signing by retary of Labor, in consultation contracting practices P80,000 for the second prize, and contracting and subcontracting also said. “ with the National Tripartite In- “Your days are numbered. P60,000 for the third prize in the practices is a heartening gift to In signing the EO, the President Duterte of dustrial Peace Council (NTIPC) I warned you before, and now, group category. the Filipino workers on Labor President said the government the EO spells clearly under Art. 290 (c) of the Labor I warn you again. Stop endo The best performing regional Day. will not rest until it puts an end Code, as amended, to determine and illegal contractualization,” offices in terms of livelihood “We would like to thank to ‘endo’ by eradicating all forms the policy of his activities which may be contrac- Duterte said. implementation and sustainable the President for fulfilling his of abusive employment practices government to fully ted out. At the same time, the President livelihood framework imple- commitment to the Filipino through the strict enforcement Security of tenure refers also said that the signed EO is not mentation, best in video docu- workers. His gesture is a of the Labor Code. The order end illegal contracting to the right of employees not enough to end ‘endo’ and other mentation, as well as the Public heartening gift to the workers on ensures workers’ security of and subcontracting to be dismissed or removed illegal employment practices. He Employment Service Office Labor Day,” Bello said. tenure. without just or authorized cause urged Congress to pass pending (PESO) Managers of the national Bello added, “The signing Based on the EO, contracting practices. and observance of procedural laws to ensure security of tenure. winners were also recognized. ” –Althea Louise D. Majan by President Duterte of the EO or subcontracting, when under- process. The EO will take effect 15 spells clearly the policy of his taken to circumvent the worker’s – SEC.BELLO Based on the EO, the principal days after its publication in a government to fully end illegal rights to security of tenure, self- employer engaged in any newspaper of general circulation. 2018 KABUHAYAN AWARDEES. The National winners of the 2018 Kabuhayan Awards during contracting and subcontracting organization and collective bar- arrangement shall be considered –Abegail V. De Vega the awarding ceremonies at the Heritage Hotel, practices.” gaining and peaceful concerted the direct employer of the photo by Dodong Echavez, IPS Pasay City on May 11, 2018. “Ito ang kanyang paraan ng activities pursuant to the 1987 workers for all purposes. dole.gov.ph PHILIPPINE LABOR PHILIPPINE LABOR @laborandemployment

October-December 2017 4 May 2018 May 2018 • OVERSEAS • 5 Career counselors gear for Korean No job order for mushroom language test digital-ready workforce for returning Executive Editor | RAUL M. FRANCIA Editor-in-Chief | GERRY S. RUBIO pickers in Canada by Gerry S. Rubio OFWs Issue Editor | TEEPHANIE D. LADERAS by Althea Louise D. Majan Senior Writers | ALTHEA LOUISE D. MAJAN | ABEGAIL V. DE VEGA With the emerging types of to keep in step with ‘Industry Employment Director Dominique Filipino factory workers PETER PAUL R. ANG jobs that require technologically 4.0’ or the Fourth Industrial Tutay said that with the roll-out The labor department has P150,000-P180,000 monthly between six months and of work abroad that bypass totaling to 1,247 who previously adaptive skills set, the Depart- Revolution which is defined of the Career Guidance Advocacy worked in Korea were given Contributing Writers | HERSHEY AQUINO, NCR | Patrick Rillorta, CAR warned the public against pay as a typical mushroom two years for the Canadian the Philippine government’s ment of Labor and Employment by new technologies that Plan 2018-2022, students, another chance to return to the ARLY STA. ANA-VALDEZ, RO1 | REGINALD ESTIOCO, RO2 ‘too good to be true’ job offers picker is “inflated and inaccu- government to approve these standard procedures. JEREMIAH BORJA, RO3 | FRANZ RAYMOND AQUINO, RO4-A convened the career counselors combine the physical, digital, teachers, jobseekers, out-of- overseas. rate.” Mushroom pickers are LMIAs to the most reputable The Philippine Overseas country as the Human Resources Emmanuel antonio portugal, RO4-B | JOHANA VI GASGA, RO5 and other human resource de- and biological worlds, such as school youth, parents, training This after reports circulat- typically paid minimum wage companies, and the higher Employment Administration Development Service of Korea NIEZEL ANEN SABRIDO, RO6 | LUCHEL TANIZA, RO7 velopment professionals in the artificial intelligence, 3D and 4D institutions, academe, and Public ed about the demand for 700 in Ontario and in other prov- the number, the longer the (POEA), meanwhile, has re- (HRD Korea) allowed them to norma rae costimiano, RO8 | KAREN CLAIRE GRAFIA, RO9 country to track an advocacy printing, quantum computing, Employment Service Offices are mushroom pickers in Canada inces. approval takes. iterated that it is not recruit- take the Special Employment MILDRED DABLIO, RO10 | Kriztja Marae Labrador, RO11 plan that will attune the jobseek- and autonomous vehicles. provided with appropriate and where they can earn up to The POLO Toronto official Ramos also told Bello ing mushroom pickers or any Permit System-Test of Proficiency Kathleen Turnos, RO12 | Olga Virginia DEMATA, CARAGA ers and workers to a digitally “The onset of Industry 4.0 timely knowledge on the realities P150,000 a month. added that the Canadian gov- that the POLO Toronto sees workers to Canada and that in Korean (EPS-TOPIK). Creative Artist | GREGORIO I. GALMAN | VERONICA C. CASIL driven workforce. has made lives more convenient of the labor market especially In a report to Labor ernment gives local Canadian labor and welfare concerns there is no accredited recruit- The special test for Photographers | JOMAR S. LAGMAY | ALEJANDRO P. ECHAVEZ At the 4th National Career with the production of optimal with the full implementation of Secretary Silvestre Bello III, laborers a priority over foreign in the agricultural sector ment agency and approved job proficiency in Korean, which is set on May 8-18, 2018, is given Circulation Manager | GIRLIE MARLYN E. ARCE Advocacy Congress in Legazpi goods and the provision of the K to 12 or enhanced basic Labor Attaché I-designate laborers. as a high priority because order for the said workers, as City, DOLE Bicol Regional quality service through an online education law and the ASEAN Celeste Marie Ramos of the Requirements are stringent it has remained “ripe for of this time. to workers who voluntarily Circulation Assistants | MADELYN D. DOMETITA | RANDY F. FERNANDEZ Director Exequiel Sarcauga said transaction, such as paying Regional Integration. Philippine Overseas Labor as the government entails farm exploitation by unscrupulous The POEA encouraged the returned to the Philippines after the labor department’s career bills, booking flights, shopping “We also need to review Office (POLO) in Toronto said owners to get Labour Market third parties.” public to report to their hotline finishing their first contract and The Philippine Labor is the official publication of the advocacy program would online,” he said. and evaluate existing career there are no 700 job orders in Impact Assessment (LMIA) The Philippine Embassy in numbers 722-1144 or 722-1155 want to come back for work in Department of Labor and Employment with editorial office at the enable the youth to make sound Citing International Labor development framework the pipeline for mushroom first before they are allowed to Canada has already issued an any recruitment activity of this Korea. Information and Publication Service decisions about learning and Organization’s ASEAN in related policies and practices pickers in Canada. hire foreign workers. advisory informing the public nature. The workers may opt to work 1st Floor, OPLE Building, Intramuros, Manila. work. Transformation Report, he on career guidance in the In addition, the claims of It also occasionally takes to exercise caution over reports in manufacturing, agriculture “Access to information and said technological upgrade Philippines; propose for the and livestock, construction, guidance about the future careers and innovations could have a establishment of the National fishing, and service sectors. available to young people is also significant impact on jobs in Career Development Center and The selected applicants were an important factor in ensuring the next two decades. About 49 Career Development Divisions those who have voluntarily left Macau OFWs enhance Korea not earlier than January Readers’ queries, comments, and suggestions are welcome. they are able to make the most percent of employment (which is in government, academic and Mail or fax them in, or call us of the opportunities that are over 18 million jobs) is estimated training institutions,” Tutay said. 1, 2010, and were born between at telephone numbers 527-3000 loc. 620, 621, 622, April 18, 1979, and April 17, 623, 625, 626, 627. available in the labor market to face a high risk of automation The Advocacy Plan also Our fax number is 527-3446. today,” Sarcauga said. in the Philippines. aims to build capacities of cooking skills 2000. You may also visit our website: They must also have not www.dole.gov.ph; He also underscored the need Meanwhile, Bureau of Local PESO managers and career or e-mail us at [email protected]. employment coaches on career Forty-two OFWs in Macau trainers. been convicted of imprisonment advising services for individuals participated in the cooking In the list of foods that or heavier punishment in the across ages; and strengthen sessions conducted by the were cooked are vegetable Philippines and have no record Philippine Overseas Labor Office pizza, pan grilled vegetable of deportation or departure Assistance to Boracay workers . . . from P1 awareness on Fourth Industrial Revolution, considering the here for the month of May. wrap, egg salad lettuce bowls, orders from the Republic of These beneficiaries are informal who flew to Boracay this month to dynamic changes in the labor The two sessions, which and vegetable canapé. As for Korea. sector (IS) workers and indigenous attend the launch of the Boracay market and trends of future of were facilitated by a salad chef appetizers, they were asked Those who will pass the test people (IP) who were affected by Inter-Agency Task Force created jobs. from a hotel company and a to prepare Jalapeno poppers, will benefit from a shortened the closure of the resort island. through Executive Order No. 53, TESDA Cookery Certificate BBQ chicken tenders, and re-entry procedure including They were also the first batch series of 2018, have also led the pay- holder, were held at the kitchen pigs in a blanket. faster job registration and who benefitted from the commit- out of salaries of TUPAD worker- facilities of Caritas Family Also, Zucchini for soup placement, and exemption from ment of Labor Secretary Silvestre beneficiaries. BORACAY WORKERS GET ORIENTED Center, and aimed to enhance category; Maple-garlic pre-departure training. Bello III to provide employment to He was joined by other govern- ON OTHER GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS. However, passing the Special 5,000 IS workers and IPs as part of ment officials composed of Budget Beneficiaries of the emergency employment the cooking skills of the OFW- marinated pork tenderloin for EPS-TOPIK only guarantees the the DOLE’s comprehensive pack- Secretary Benjamin Diokno, Pub- consult with Labor Undersecretary Joel participants. main course, and instant Oreo photo by POLO-Macau Maglunsod on other government program qualification for job application age of assistance to mitigate the lic Works and Highways Secretary During these sessions, Choco Lava Cake for dessert, assistance while waiting their turn to for EPS and does not guarantee adverse economic impact of the is- Mark Villar, and DOLE Undersecre- receive their salary during the Tulong participants were instructed were made by the participants OFWs LEARN NEW CUISINES. The first batch of OFW-participants get the chance to experience land’s rehabilitation. tary Joel Maglunsod during the said photo by DOLE RO VI Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/ employment in Korea. –POLO to cook variety of foods using during the sessions. –POLO preparing and cooking various cuisines shared by Chef Felix Villamil Jr. and Socorro Manduriag Meanwhile, the labor secretary distribution of salaries. Displaced Workers (TUPAD) payout in Boracay. Korea the recipes prescribed by the Macau during the Cookery Training at the Caritas Family Center in Macau. P.5M at stake in NRCO biz plan contest Partial lifting of deployment ban to Kuwait mulled More Filipino seafarers and NRCO is an attached agency Also eligible to join are inactive their immediate family members of the labor department. seafarers who have been in the will again have the chance to The competition also aims to Philippines for not more than five Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello the agreement is proven to be an not be in the possession of the em- employment contract. The joint committee will also establish their own businesses and We intend to support the growth of jobs in the years and interested to pursue III said he is awaiting the directive effective deterrent to the abuses ployer. Bello said the implementation conduct periodic visit to further take home as much as P500,000 as “ communities. entrepreneurial activities. from President Duterte before the and maltreatment of overseas Fili- Also, the MOU provides that of the provisions of the agreement monitor and assess the conditions the National Reintegration Center discover future The best NRCO - ISP Business NRCO has started accepting labor department could officially pino workers in the Gulf State. the employer should open a bank between Kuwait and Philippines of the OFWs in Kuwait. for OFWs (NRCO) launched the leaders and hone Plan of the Year will be awarded a applicants and business plans for lift the deployment ban for skilled Among the key features of the account under the domestic work- on the protection of Filipino mi- According to DOLE’s Report fourth business plan competition. grand cash prize of P 500,000.00; the competition last May 18. The workers to Kuwait. signed agreement are the provi- er’s name to allow the reasonable grant workers will be monitored to Congress 2016, there are 262,000 Dubbed “From Seafarers to the skills of our the first runner-up will receive P deadline for submission of entries Bello said he has recommend- sion of food, housing, clothing, opportunity to remit his or her by a joint committee composed of a documented OFWs in Kuwait of Entrepreneurs: The 2018 NRCO- seafarers so 100,000.00; the second, third and is on September 7, 2018. ed to the President the partial and registration in the health monthly salary to relatives in the Labor Attaché and OWWA Deputy which 170,000 are HSWs. –Abegail ISP Business Plan Competition fourth runners-up will have P The submitted business plans lifting after the agreement on the insurance system for domestic Philippines, as provided in the Administrator Arnaldo Ignacio. V. De Vega (Harnessing Seafarers Capacities they can make 50,000.00 each. will undergo a thorough screening provision of better protection for workers, as well as the use of cel- for Business Enterprises Devel- a difference The remaining finalists will and evaluation process to come Filipino migrant workers in the lular phones and other means to opment),” the competition aims not go home empty-handed, as up with a shortlist of finalists, Gulf state was signed between the communicate with their families to encourage returning sea-based in our they will each receive, P20,000.00 while the chosen winners will be two nations this month. back home. OFWs to pursue their dream busi- consolation prize. announced during an awarding “I told the President that we As stated in the MOU, the em- nesses and provide a sustainable country and In November 2017, Oswald ceremony on November 9, 2018. can lift the ban only with respect ployer is also not allowed to keep livelihood for their families and become founders of their own Rollorazo, a 48 year-old maritime Interested OFW seafarers to our skilled workers and profes- the domestic workers’ personal employees. The project is a joint captain won the best business may download the entry form, sionals. As to the household ser- identity documents such as pass- undertaking with the Integrated businesses. plan for his TMR Ruminant Feeds and check for further information vice workers, I said in my report port as it is a property of the Phil- Seafarers of the Philippines (ISP). ” in Sta. Ignacia, Tarlac. and details about the competition that we will have to wait and see ippine government and should “We intend to discover future Roel C. Martin The competition is open to at the NRCO website: www. the effect of the agreement that OIC, Director leaders and hone the skills of individuals, pairs or groups nrco.dole.gov.ph; www.isp.org. we signed on the protection of our BETTER PROTECTION FOR OFWs IN our seafarers so they can make National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO) (minimum of 3 members) of ph; and on the NRCO official household service workers,” Bello KUWAIT. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III a difference in our country and active seafarers, preferably those facebook page at https://www. said. witnesses the signing of the agreement on the provision of better protection for Filipino become founders of their own can also provide decent and in-charge Roel Martin said during who are planning to retire from facebook.com/NRCOCentral/. The labor secretary said the deployment ban of HSW to Ku- migrant workers in the Gulf state during the businesses. Aside from elevating sustainable job opportunities for the launch at the DOLE office in sea life and are interested to –Paul R. Ang ceremonies at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs photo by DFA their status of living, our seafarers our kababayan,” NRCO officer- Manila. venture into entrepreneurship. wait will be lifted in due time until in Kuwait.

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Kasambahay beauties vie for Miss KasamBESHIE Stoppage order Agribusiness session for expat Pinoys ZAMBOANGA CITY – Twelve Celebration to increase awareness Kasambahay participants and their del Norte, Evalyn Medallo, Nhop talented Kasambahay working in on the Kasambahay Law or employers on the Kasambahay Naigar and Sandra Daguino, all against mall the Zamboanga Peninsula vied Republic Act No. 10361. Law, Employees Compensation from Zamboanga City garnered To assess the current state (TGFI). One of the suggestions for are the Department of Agricul- Trade and Industry for product for Miss KasamBESHIE 2018 title The landmark law provides pro- Program, Single Entry Approach 1st to 4th Runner-Up awards, contractor lifted and identify areas for improve- “The local demand of the improvement of the program ture as the main agency for ag- marketability concerns; Techni- during the Grand Coronation Night tection and welfare for domestic as an alternative method of dispute respectively. ment of “Byaheng Agripreneur” agricultural products, such was to map potential govern- ricultural concerns; the Depart- cal Education and Skills Devel- on May 5, 2018, at the KCC Mall de workers and strengthens respect, resolution, Occupational Safety and In addition, the outstanding by Patrick T. Rillorta program, the National Reintegra- as rice, livestock, fruits, and ment agencies, private sector, ment of Science and Technology opment Authority for additional Zamboanga. protection, and promotion of the Health, and other Statutory Benefits Kasambahay employers, dubbed tion Center for OFWs (NRCO) vegetables, along with the LGUs, NGOs and other associa- for possible tools and equipment helpful seminars and trainings; The event, which was initiated rights and welfare of domestic for Workers. “Lodi Employers” were also organized a focused group dis- country’s patronage of exported tions which offer programs and helpful in agribusiness; De- and Department of Tourism for by DOLE Regional Coordinating workers. Mercedita Gaballo from given due recognition for their BAGUIO CITY – The DOLE- cussion (FGD) among its stake- goods as opposed to promoting services beneficial for the agri- partment of Social Welfare and awareness campaign and promo- Committee 9, is one of the highlights “Our Kasambahay also deserves Camanchile Drive was crowned as invaluable contribution and Cordillera Administrative holders. local products, was one of the business formation and growth. Development for possible live- tion of farm as potential tourist of the Kasambahay Day. to be honored for all their hard work the first-ever Miss KasamBESHIE support to the activity as well as for Region lifted the Work Byaheng Agripreneur, which reasons for the continuing The programs’ stakeholders lihood grants; Department of destination. Regional Director and RCC and dedication,” Domingo said. 2018. Among her prizes was a providing protection and welfare Stoppage Order (WSO) issued provides a learning journey implementation of Byaheng Chairperson Director Ofelia More than just a pageant, the scholarship grant from TESDA. of Kasambahay on top of the basic to the contractor of a mall in experience to OFWs who wish Agripreneur” said OIC Director Domingo said the search is part Search for Miss KasamBESHIE Meanwhile, Angel Sweet requirements. Baguio after complying with BYAHENG to venture into agribusiness, Roel Martin. of the month-long Labor Day also endeavored to educate the Perez from Gutalac, Zamboanga Among these additional benefits the safety requirements. AGRIPRENEUR. OFW include sending their Kasambahay is one of the reintegration “The importance of promot- returnees and their DOLE-Assistant Regional programs offered by NRCO ing agriculture as sustainable families seize the to school, paying them above mini- Director Jesus Elpidio mum wage, and giving them oppor- to promote agribusiness as an source of income is not only for chance to learn the Atal, Jr. said the Regional actual management tunities to travel. option towards a sustainable the OFWs but also a source for Office lifted the WSO of SM of cacao business by Employers Rosa Amsid was livelihood for returning Filipino their communities’ food security the Biao Agrarian adjudged 1st place, followed by expansion project after the Reform Beneficiaries migrant workers. and employment,” he added. Antonia Tan and Jacqueline Al- contractor, New Golden City Present during the group The main issues raised and Cooperative (BARB- Builders and Development CO) in Davao City, as bolaryo. The winning emplo- discussion are representatives discussed were centered on the they participate in yers received Certificates of Re- Corporation (NGCB), had from Department of Agriculture level of implementation of the the learning journey cognition and cash incentives. complied with the Safety and - Agricultural Training Institute program, the awareness of the phase of the Byaheng – Karen Claire Q. Grafia Health Standards. (DA-ATI), the Agribusiness and program, influential factors on Agripreneur, a reintegration convergence DOLE-CAR on May 11 Marketing Assistance Service starting agribusinesses, and oth- program of DOLE and issued a stop work order that (AMAS), Bureau of Fisheries and er stakeholders to be tapped for DA for OFWs. KasamBESHIE QUEENS. Mercedita Gaballo lasted for six days on the (center), newly crowned Ms. KasamBESHIE Aquatic Resources (BFAR), and potential start-up and sustain- photo by NRCO Region XI of the Zamboanga region, along with construction of the expansion The Global Filipino Investors ability of the agribusinesses. other winners of the pageant, receives her building of SM-Baguio. It prizes during the culmination night of the was found to be posing an photo by DOLE RO IX 2018 Miss KasamBESHIE at the KCC Mall de imminent danger to the lives Zamboanga. of the workers and the public. DOLE Technical Safety Protection for OFWs’ Inspectors (TSIs) Ernest Ger- ILS looks into working hours maine Quimson and Rodel Mindanaoan fishing industry Dumlao immediately conducted a routine inspection at children ensured the ongoing expansion proj- of children in theater industry ect of SM City Baguio located To safeguard from abuse the particularly the minor children. vows labor compliance at Luneta Hill, Upper Ses- children left behind by their The signatories in the sion Road, and observed that As part of its policy analysis a day, and in no case beyond engaged in the theater industry, Filipino migrant workers agreement are Labor Secretary Cagayan de Oro City – Fishing Operation” mandates the To ensure compliance on the fishing vessels. workers are at risk of falling on the issuance of work permit 40 hours a week; and no child citing the equal protection clause parents, an agreement on their Silvestre Bello III, Chair of the Thirty-four fishing vessel owners compliance to the general labor policy, the DOLE had started to An open forum which elicited from the scaffolding due to for children in the theater below 15 years of age shall be of the Philippine Constitution. protection was forged by the OWWA Board of Trustees, and in Northern Mindanao assured the standards and occupational safety network with government regulat- discussions with the employers’ lack of barricades or barriers industry, the Institute for Labor allowed to work between eight It also recommended for Overseas Workers Welfare ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Department of Labor and Employ- and health of fishing vessels ing bodies, such as the Bureau of group or operators urging the in the area. ment of their readiness for labor engaged in commercial fishing. Fisheries and Aquatic Resources- need for consultations and Studies conducted a validation o’clock in the evening and six the use of section 25 of its IRR Administration (OWWA) and Foundation, Inc. Managing Also, it was observed that presentation and consultation o’clock in the morning of the covering industry guidelines inspection and occupational safety It can be recalled that DO X (BFAR-X), Maritime Industry discussions on the policy, payment lifelines and harness that ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya’s Director Susanna Rachel Afan. and health standards assessments. 156-16 took effect on 1 July 2016, Authority-X (MARINA-X), and the of minimum wage and other wage- forum on May 26, 2018. following day and no child 15 and self-policing mechanisms. Bantay Bata 163 this month. The signing was witnessed would prevent the workers The research by Tecelyn years of age but below 18 shall “We look forward to the This after the fishing vessel which was aimed at regulating the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). related benefits was also done. from falling off are not Dubbed “Aruga’t Kalinga by Labor Undersecretary Jacinto owners were acquainted on labor working and living conditions of Among its regulatory The DOLE, in response, has Maramag was aimed at be allowed to work between ten possible adoption of the policy properly anchored. para sa Batang Pilipino”, the Paras, OWWA Administrator laws and OSH standards during the fishers in the vessels engaged and mandatory functions are committed to initiate consultations assessing the relevance of RA o’clock in the evening and six recommendations suggested in It was also observed that partnership shall maximize the Hans Leo Cacdac, OWWA the orientation on the conduct of in commercial fishing and making regularization of issuance of and discussions with the fishing 9231 and its Implementing Rules o’clock in the morning of the this study, working together as some of the construction advocacy and media strategies in Deputy Administrators Josefino inspection in the Fishing Industry sure that their rights and benefits license, certification, insurance of vessel operators per province workers were not provided and Regulations under DO 65- following day.” partners to better bridge these providing the public information Torres and Arnaldo Ignacio; and organized by the Department of in the workplace are protected and proficiency standards, and strict prior to the conduct of inspection with harness and in some ar- 04 relative to the prescribed The research cited that gaps and open further avenues about the responsibilities on the Jing Castañeda, Jacel Paguio and Labor and Employment - Regional respected. enforcement of fishing, maritime, to assist them in complying with eas, there were no signages to working hours for children locally, matinee performances for discussions on other labor- protection of the OFW and their Angelita Lara of Bantay Bata 163. Office No. X (DOLE-X). The order covers the fishing coast guard and fish port laws and the general labor standards and warn people of the possibility engaged in the theater industry. usually start at 3:00 P.M., while related concerns from the family members left behind, –OWWA Department Order (DO) vessel owners, fishers and captains regulations. occupational safety and health Under RA 9231, “a child evening performances usually theater industry,” said Labor No. 156 of 2016, or the “Rules or masters on board Philippine- Meanwhile, the highlights of the standards in a manner that they of debris falling from the con- below 15 years of age may be start at 8:00 P.M., with each Assistant Secretary Ma. Gloria and Regulations Governing the registered fishing vessels engaged forum were the discussion of the will understand the thrust of the struction site. allowed to work for not more performance averaging from Tango, adding that, Working and Living Conditions in commercial fishing operating salient features of DO 156-16 and government. –Mildred E. Dablio After the issuance of the than 20 hours a week, provided two to three hours. “We hope to arrive at and of Fishers on Board Fishing in the Philippine or international the checklists for the assessment of with additional reports from Clifford WSO, the contractor complied that the work shall not be more The study recommends the implement sustainable policy Vessels Engaged in Commercial waters. worker’s conditions in commercial A. Reyes (DOLE-X) with the safety requirements and immediately installed than four hours on any given amendment of RA 9231 for solutions that will provide a barricades and catch boards to day; a child 15 years of age but clarification and expansion of protective mantle that will look prevent objects from falling. below 18 shall not be allowed to scope and limitations as to the after the needs of our young The contractor had also work for more than eight hours performing hours of children theater artists.” –ILS installed a tent as a temporary Pact for farmer starter kits forged barrier while waiting for the delivery of the permanent by Kriztja Marae Labrador barrier and catch boards. On May 15, NGCB EC sickness benefits raised The Department of Labor and OIC-Regional Executive Director Employment (DOLE XI) together Ricardo Oñate Jr., and PhilMech submitted proof of compliance, such as photo documentation, A more responsive and relevant from a maximum daily income our PWRDs the best help and with the Department of Agricul- Director I Arnel Ramir Apaga. narrative reports, and action package of benefits and services benefit of P200.00 to P480.00. support from the government. ture XI – Philippine Center for Through the MOA, DOLE plans, which led to the DOLE’s to persons with work-related TTD is part of ECC’s loss of We will not stop in implementing Postharvest Development and XI will be providing starter kits photo by OWWA lifting of the stop work order. disabilities (PWRDs) is now in income benefit or a cash benefit quality programs and we will Mechanization (PhilMech) has worth P20,000 each to 62 farm- signed a memorandum of agree- ers under the Farmer Mechanic With the lifting of the place following the Employees given to a worker to compensate continue to make reforms that OWWA, BANTAY BATA 163 INK PACT FOR PROTECTION OF OFWs’ CHILDREN. Labor ment for the provision of DOLE Program while DA will provide order, NGCB was also Compensation Commission’s for the loss of income due to will better serve all Filipino Secretary Silvestre Bello III and ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc. Managing Director Rachel Afan sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the protection of children Kabuhayan Starter Kits under technical assistance to the benefi- required to submit action (ECC) increase of the temporary inability to work. workers,’ said ECC Executive of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) dubbed “Aruga’t Kalinga para sa Batang Pilipino, in a their Mag-uumang Mekaniko ciaries. plans specifically on testing of total disability (TTD) sickness With the new increase, a worker Director Stella Zipagan-Banawis. ceremony held in Quezon City. Program or Farmer Mechanic Pro- DOLE XI Regional Director heavy equipment and conduct benefits for the private sector. who suffers from temporary The increase was based on the gram. Agravante in his short message photo by DOLE-RO XI re-orientation of Occupational The newest development took total disability may now receive actuarial study conducted by the The MOA signing was held on after the signing expressed his ap- Safety and Health (OSH) effect after President Rodrigo a possible maximum amount SSS, ECC’s administering agency employers. The fund life of the period not exceeding 120 days May 31, 2018, during the 2018 Re- preciation of the program which DOLE XI MOA SIGNING. (left to right), Duterte signed Executive Order of P960.00 per day, combined in the private sector. Based on the SIF can last beyond 2080 even except where such injury or ing our farmers as they are being standards to all workers. gional Gawad Saka Agri-Fishery can greatly help in empowering equipped with skills,” Director PhilMech Director I Arnel Ramir Apaga, DA A risk analysis and Safe No. 54, increasing employees’ SSS and EC benefits, as SSS also study, the State Insurance Fund with the increased benefits. sickness still requires medical Achievers Awarding Ceremony at farmers to serve as mechanics as XI OIC-Regional Executive Director Ricardo Agravante said. System of Works (SSOW) compensation benefits. provides a maximum of P480.00 (SIF) can finance the increase A total disability is temporary attendance beyond 120 days but Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City. well. Oñate Jr. and DOLE XI Regional Director The total grant for the starter for all the activities in the The amount of EC TTD / per day for their sickness benefits. without affecting the stability of if, as a result of the injury not to exceed 240 days from onset The signatories for the MOA “As an agriculturist myself, Raymundo Agravante during the MOA kits is at P1,240,000. Signing activity. sickness benefits will be increased “We have been working very the SIF and without requiring or sickness, the employee is of disability in which case benefits include DOLE XI Regional Direc- I am in full support of this pro- project, were also required for from a minimum daily income hard in upgrading our benefits additional contributions from unable to perform any gainful for temporary total disability shall tor Raymundo Agravante, DA XI gram which helps in empower- submission. benefit of P10.00 to P110.00 and and services as we want to give occupation for a continuous be paid under the ECP. –ECC

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October-December 2017 • THE GOOD NEWS • SPES beneficiary now a marketing officer by Donnabelle V. Baldonado Mark Anthony Flores is the eldest among four graduated with the degree in Bachelor of Science siblings. His family survived through farming, in Information Technology. with a small land to till and cultivate. His father’s Driven by his dreams, and fully armed with produce from the farm was barely enough to experience and knowledge to face the world of photo by DOLE-RO VI feed the family. work, he found himself in the queue of jobseekers FORMER SPES BENEFICIARY REAPS SUCCESS. Mark Anthony Flores currently heads the He finished his elementary and secondary at a Job Fair mounted by St. Anthony’s College, Marketing Division of Gaisano Grand Mall, one of the biggest department stores in the education in public schools as an ordinary San Jose, Antique. He and his friend applied to a province of Antique, after his successful stint as beneficiary of the DOLE’s Special Program student. He was active in school activities during number of companies that day. for Employment of Students. his elementary days but the added expenses His artistic personality and knowledge in prevented him from participating in extra- information technology encouraged him to curricular activities in high school. apply as visual artist at the Gaisano Grand Mall Labor officer commended When he had the chance to attend college, he of Antique. Fortunately, just two weeks after the grabbed all opportunities as he was determined job fair, he was hired as a casual employee. to obtain a degree to help his family. He took up His good performance, amiable personality for rescue of OFW Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at and positive attitude towards his work didn’t the University of Antique – Tario-Lim Memorial go unnoticed by his superiors and barely seven A labor officer from the within one week. Campus. months after his employment as casual employee, Philippine Overseas Employ- “He is indeed capable of In 2011, during his sophomore years, he was regularized and promoted as Marketing ment Administration (POEA) handling difficult cases that he learned about the Special Program for Officer of Gaisano Grand Mall of Antique, one of received a commendation from require complex skills,” Alvarez Employment of Students (SPES) of the the biggest department stores in the province. the Provincial Government of added. Department of Labor and Employment through He now heads the mall’s Marketing Division. Palawan and the Department Berba was prevented to leave the Local Government Unit of Tibiao, Antique. He gradually learned the skills and acquired the of Labor and Employment for the Arab country by her abusive Fortunately, he was one of the 58 poor but knowledge necessary for his job, and despite the rescuing a distressed OFW from employer at Forever Manpower deserving students hired by LGU Tibiao to work pressures and challenges along the way he is able her abusive employer. Services Inc. in Riyadh, the report for 22 days. He was assigned at the Office of the to enjoy and love his job which is his bread and Palawan Governor Jose Alvarez said. commended Jonathan Gerodias, Bello likewise commended Sangguniang Bayan where he performed clerical butter to support his family. senior labor and employment Gerodias for his exemplary works. He has nothing but gratitude to the officer at the POEA office in performance of duty and his Due to his positive work attitude and Department of Labor and Employment. Palawan who coordinated in the dedication to rescue OFW determination to finish college, Mark was hired “Nagpapasalamat ako ng marami sa rescue operations for OFW Jackilyn Jackilyn Berba from the hands of as SPES beneficiary for three consecutive years Department of Labor and Employment sa Berba in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. her employer. by LGU Tibiao until his graduation. paglulunsad ng Special Program for Employment Alvarez, in his letter to Labor “Your quick action by In 2014, his unwavering resolve and of Students (SPES) dahil dito nahubog at nahasa Secretary Silvestre Bello III, coordinating with the OWWA determination to get a college degree in the yong katauhan ko at kung ano man ang narating commended Gerodias for helping has earned the admiration and midst of poverty was finally achieved. He ko sa ngayon at kung ano man ako ngayon.” rescue Berba. respect of the governor in you “The Provincial Government and as a consequence, of the of Palawan received Berba’s entire DOLE. It demonstrates that request to go back home last we do not pay lip service to our December 19, 2017, for which we mandate to protect and attend, contacted Gerodias who imme- at all times, to the welfare of our diately spearheaded the rescue OFWs,” Bello said in his letter to of Berba by coordinating with Gerodias. offices, such as Overseas Workers Bello urged Gerodias and his Welfare Administration,” Gov. colleagues to continue bringing Alvarez said. the services of DOLE closer to The chief executive of Pala- the people, particularly to OFWs wan acknowledged Gerodias’ in need and be role models to his efforts which led to the safe travel fellow workers. –Paul R. Ang of Berba back to the Philippines

Former OFW receives teaching aid Region XII

Cebu City, Philippines – passed the said examination on po at ako’y muling naging ganap DOLE, Department of Education, workers get Revanee Figues, a former house- September 16, 2016. na guro. Dahil sa kahirapan sa Professional Regulation Commis- hold service worker turned Propelled by her acquired buhay, ako ay nangibang bansa. sion, Commission on Higher Edu- public school teacher received teaching license and her desire Ngayon, abot langit ang kasiya- cation, Technical Education and wage hike her teaching kit from President to be with her family again, han ng aking pamilya na di na ako Skills Development Authority, Rodrigo Roa Duterte during the she returned to the country on malayo sa kanila,” Figues said. and Philippine Normal Universi- Minimum wage earners Labor Day celebration on May 1 December 12, 2017 and decided to The Sa Pinas, Ikaw ang Ma’am/ ty, among others. –Luchel Senarlo- in Region XII received a at the IC3 Convention Center of practice her profession. Sir Program is an OFW reintegra- Taniza basic wage increase of P16 Cebu. “Through the SPIMS, Figues tion convergence project of the to P18 upon effectivity of Figues, now assigned at and other qualified aspirants Wage Order No. XII-20 on Banban National High School in were given the Teacher 1 Regular May 11, 2018. Larena, Siquijor, represented the Plantilla Position. She was This brings the new 42 ‘Sa Pinas, Ikaw ang Ma’am/Sir’ admitted by the Department of (SPIMS) program beneficiaries Education in March 2018 and is minimum wage to P311 in who, along with the close to now assigned as a Grade 7 teacher non-agriculture and P290 in 4,000 participants, welcomed the in Siquijor,” said Paro. agriculture/ retail/ service President during the Labor Day Apart from the plantilla establishments. celebration. position, beneficiaries like Figues, The new wage order “A native of Nuevo Dingle, also received teaching kit or allows exemption only for Iloilo, Figues, who is a teacher, instructional materials, such as retail/service establishments left the country and worked in backpacks, staplers, correction regularly employing not Kuwait for more than six years tapes, sign pens, retractable more than 10 workers and since 2011 as a household service ballpoint pens, desk organizers, establishments adversely worker”, shared Dexter Paro, reams of bond paper, flash drives, affected by natural the Regional Coordinator of the tablets, and voice aid lapels with calamities and human- National Reintegration Center head-worn microphones. induced disasters. for OFWs (NRCO-7). The DOLE-NRCO, on the other Wage Order No. RXII- The Professional Regulation hand, shelled out P840,000.00 for photo by Jomar Lagmay, IPS 20 was issued on April 13, Commission (PRC), one of the teaching kits of the 42 OFW- 2018 and was published in the involved agencies in the teachers. PRESIDENT DUTERTE AWARDS TEACHING KIT TO FORMER OFW. President Rodrigo Duterte Brigada News Philippines convergence program, conducted “Ako po ay taos pusong nag- and Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III congratulate Revanee Figues, one of the 42 OFW-recipients the Licensure Examinations for papasalamat at inyong inilunsad of DOLE-NRCO’s “Sa ‘Pinas Ikaw ang Ma’am/Sir” program who, aside from being hired as DepEd on April 26, 2018. –NWPC Teachers (LET) in Kuwait. Figues ang programang SPIMS. Salamat teacher, receives teaching kit worth P20,000 during the Labor Day Celebration on May 1 at the IEC Convention Center in Cebu City.