Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann De Guia, on Senate’s approval on “Anti-Endo” bill, and the signing into law of 4Ps
The Commission commends the passage of Senate Bill No. 1826 (also known as the ENDO bill) in the Senate in its third and final reading, which seeks to end labor-only contracting or “endo,” and the signing of the law that institutionalises the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Both are seen as measures to ensure better standards of living and assistance to poor and vulnerable families. Endo has been part of the collective struggle of the local labor workforce. The said practice curtails our workers’ rights to social security benefits and security of tenure. The bill’s passage is a welcome development towards the fulfilment of workers’ rights and favourable working conditions […]