The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and other govenrment agencies have signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the "Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act," which aims to address the challenges being faced by the country's labor sector.
Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the approval of the IRR reflects the Marcos administration's commitment to a “holistic and cohesive approach towards developing a strong nation and a thriving economy.”
“Ito pong nasabing batas ay mayroon talagang pagkilala doon sa prinsipyo ng tripartism, consultation, at social dialogue. Pagpapatunay po ay bahagi ng council ang kinatawan ng marginalized at vulnerable sector, informal sector, labor organization, at employers’ organization (This law recognizes the values of tripartism, consultation, and social discourse. This indicates that members of our council come from the marginalized and vulnerable sector, informal sector, labor organization, and employers’ organization,” he said.
Laguesma signed the IRR with National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, and Department of Trade and Industry officer-in-charge Ceferino Rodolfo on March 12.
Balisacan noted that this action signifies the commencement of a broader partnership and collective endeavors involving different parties through a comprehensive government and societal approach.
He said the signing of the IRR was an essential step in enabling the effective enforcement of the TPB Act, which seeks to create long-term employment opportunities and foster inclusive growth for Filipino citizens.
The Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act intends to improve Filipinos' earning potential by enhancing employability, improving job quality, and establishing a collaborative labor market governance system.