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Bong Go thanks DBM, COA, for quick action on compensation of contract of service, job order gov't employees during quarantine
Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go thanked the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Commission on Audit (COA), and other agencies for their prompt action in granting the appeal to continue compensating government job order (JO) and contract of service (COS) workers during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
Go had previously urged the government to compensate these workers, highlighting their lack of benefits compared to regular employees and their contribution to preventing the spread of COVID-19 by staying home.
The DBM and COA issued Joint Circular No 1, series 2020, on Friday, signifying the government's agreement to continue their compensation.
He also echoed the appeal made by Senators Joel Villanueva and Pia Cayetano, and concerned sectors.
The appeal was made to ensure the welfare of JO and COS workers affected by the lockdown.
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The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Commission on Audit (COA) issued Joint Circular No. 1, allowing government agencies to pay contractual and job order employees during the enhanced community quarantine.
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Senator Joel Villanueva announced that the Commission on Audit (COA) and the Civil Service Commission (CSC) have agreed to continue paying the salaries of Metro Manila-based contractual government workers.
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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has expressed gratitude to several large companies for committing to provide their employees with full pay during the enhanced community quarantine period.
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Senator Bong Go urged the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to provide financial relief to its members and pensioners amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
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Makati City Mayor Abigail Binay announced that all 9,406 employees of Makati City Hall, including regular, casual, contractual, and job order personnel, will receive their salaries and benefits during the enhanced community quarantine period.
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