By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Jinggoy Estrada said on Tuesday (19 March 2024) that the proposed measure, the Kabalikat Hanapbuhay Bill would alleviate the unemployment and underemployment rates in the country.
In his opening statement, Estrada said that Senate Bill No. 47 aims to grant indigent jobseekers a 20 percent discount and waived fees for pre-employment requirements issued by various government agencies.
“In the long run, this measure will help alleviate unemployment and underemployment rates in the country, ultimately empowering our indigent kababayans to become productive contributors to our economy,” the chairperson of the Committee on Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development said.
Sen. Raffy Tulfo expressed his support for SBN 46, saying that it would help address the struggles of many underprivileged Filipino workers.
“Marami sa ating mga kababayan, yung mga mahihirap, ang isa sa mga problemang nae-encounter nila, bagamat gustong-gusto nila magtrabaho, kaya lang kapag sila ay nag-aapply, eh wala silang sapat na pera sa requirements. Napakaganda po nito na 20 percent discount na maibibigay sa kanila, this will encourage them to look for a job,” Tulfo said.
(el Amigo/MNM)
