New DOLE chief Tolentino enjoined to promptly address labor issues

MANILA, Philippines — Different groups and several House of Representatives lawmakers have urged former senator and newly-appointed Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) head Francis Tolentino to “hit the ground running” in terms of solving problems related to the labor industry. In a statement on Monday, Kamanggagawa party-list Rep. Eli San Fernando said that the real battle starts with going against the policies of former Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma — which the lawmaker said will be a tall order for Tolentino. According to San Fernando, it is a relief that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has finally let go of Laguesma, […]...

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