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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights commending the proposed wage increase for Kasambahays in Central Visayas

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board’s (RTWPB) recent proposal to raise the minimum monthly wage for household workers in Central Visayas. This signifies the Commission’s acknowledgment of the significance of fair compensation and dignified working conditions for household workers within the region. According to RTWPB, they are […]

Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, recognizing recent government efforts to enhance the compensation of workers

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends the President’s signing of the Republic Act No. 11701 (RA 11701), which grants a night shift differential pay to government and Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) employees. In the same vein, CHR also notes the recent move of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board to increase the […]