The local government of Quezon City approved on Monday a P250-million fund for hazard pay of all its eligible workers during the implementation of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) and modified ECQ.
"All our workers on duty deserve to be fairly compensated for their sacrifices especially since they face the inevitable risk of contracting the virus," said Mayor Joy Belmonte.
"They deserve no less as they continue to support us in the delivery of our services and programs to the public," she added.
Under Ordinance No. SP-3025, s-2021, all workers -- regular, contractual, casual and those who are under job order -- will receive P500 hazard pay per day of duty.
The ordinance was introduced by Councilors Donny Matias, Peachy de Leon, and Majority Floor Leader Franz Pumaren.
Meanwhile, Barangay personnel who are under plantilla and contractual positions will receive a hazard pay of P200 per day under Ordinance No. SP-3026, s-2021. It was introduced by Matias and de Leon.
“Barangays are also encouraged to draw from their funds and to add up to P300 maximum as hazard pay to their staff who were on duty during the period,” said Assistant City Administrator for Fiscal Affairs Don Javillonar.
The National Capital Region was placed under ECQ from March 29 to April 4. It was extended up to April 11.