Senate stresses workers' rights, higher wages, better protections

The Senate emphasized its commitment to workers' rights on Labor Day, stressing higher compensation and better workplace protection.

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and Senator Jinggoy Estrada highlighted the passage of the P100 Daily Minimum Wage Increase Act in the Senate and urged the House of Representatives to approve it.

Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros called for policies supporting women workers, including expanded maternity leave benefits and protections against age-based discrimination.

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva emphasized considering daily living expenses when setting salaries and advocated for alternative work arrangements like telecommuting during extreme heat conditions.

Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez of the House of Representatives stated that the government will work on providing quality job prospects for Filipinos while protecting labor rights.

Grace Poe reiterated her call for employers to implement heat breaks, safety measures, financial incentives, and alternative work arrangements to support workers during extreme weather conditions.