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Senator Joel Villanueva on Labor Day paid tribute to the resilience and sacrifices of Filipino workers as he expressed his continued commitment to advocate for the country’s labor sector by plugging loopholes in the bureaucracy that allow the influx of illegal foreign workers in the country. “In the hearings we conducted, we’ve laid out how […]
Senator Joel Villanueva emphasized that the safety and health of workers in their workplaces is a paramount concern as he discussed the provisions of the newly-passed law that he principally authored in a summit held in Balanga City, Bataan. Republic Act 11058 calls for strengthening compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards and providing […]
Senator Joel Villanueva has reminded employers to prioritize the safety and welfare of their employees after reports circulated that some workers in Metro Manila were not able leave their work areas during the recent magnitude 6.1 earthquake that jolted the capital and nearby provinces. “The law is clear. The right of workers to safety and […]
Senators have welcomed the decision of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) board to impose a P1.13 billion fine on Manila Water for its failure to comply with its contractual obligation to deliver steady water supply to its customers in Metro Manila and Rizal province. Senator Koko Pimentel III described the board’s decision as […]
A bill seeking to waive government fees and charges on documents needed by first-time jobseekers for their employment is now awaiting the signature of the President. Senator Joel Villanueva, chair of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development, explained that the proposed exemption of government fees can be availed only once by […]
With the influx of foreign nationals in the local labor market, Senator Joel Villanueva said Filipino employers should give Filipino workers preferential treatment over foreign workers. Villanueva, chair of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development, said Presidential Decree No. 442, or the Labor Code of the Philippines, should be amended to […]
Once the expansion of the Clark International Airport in Pampanga is completed next year, job opportunities will open up to include even residents of nearby provinces in Central Luzon, according to Senator Joel Villanueva. Citing estimates by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), Villanueva expressed optimism that the expanded airport will be able to […]
Senator Joel Villanueva expressed support to a proposal to monitor and record the number of foreign workers employed in Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) in the hopes of generating tax payments and closing the gaps on the rise of illegal foreign workers in the country. The seasoned legislator said he was alarmed by estimates of […]
Senator Joel Villanueva hailed the efforts of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in seizing a total of P1.1 billion worth of “shabu” (crystal meth)in separate buy-bust operations in Muntinlupa City. The illegal drugs were confiscated from three Chinese nationals at the parking lot of the Festival Mall and a house inside the posh Ayala […]
Twin revelations cropped up at the hearing on the water crisis in Metro Manila: the MWSS Regulatory Office (RO) is not fulfilling its role as regulator, and that the MWSS Board of Trustees lack the technical expertise required in running the agency. Senator Joel Villanueva uncovered these facts at the hearing of the Senate Committee […]