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SIGNING OF SAFER WORKPLACE LAW A RESOUNDING VICTORY TO ALL WORKERS – VILLANUEVA

Senator Joel Villanueva welcomed the signing of Republic Act No. 11058 or An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) that seeks to amend the 41-year old Labor Code of the Philippines which, at present, does not declare unlawful violations of occupational safety and health (OSH) standards. “The signing of OSHS bill […]

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SENATE BEGINS PROBE ON NUTRIASIA, PLDT LABOR ISSUES – VILLANUEVA

The Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development chaired by Senator Joel Villanueva has started its inquiry on labor issues arising from the regularization of employees, particularly those concerning NutriAsia, PLDT and other big companies. Among those present were officials of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), representatives of PLDT, NutriAsia, cooperative […]

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IT’S TIME TO END ENDO – VILLANUEVA

Senator Joel Villanueva delivered his sponsorship speech on the committee report released by the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development on Senate Bill No. 1826 or the Security of Tenure Bill. Villanueva, chairperson of the Committee on Labor, emphasized the urgency and importance of passing a law that will finally put an […]