DTI reminds companies not to force employees if transportation is not available

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has strictly reminded that the companies cannot force their employees to attend work if transportation is not available.

The DTI is obligating private companies to provide shuttle services for their workers, and to impose minimum health standards in picking up and dropping off individuals. The minimum health standards include wearing of facemasks, disinfection, and traveling with a maximum capacity of 50 percent.

Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reiterated the bringing of basic documents as proof of necessary travel and to hasten the process in checkpoints.

-PTV News

Popular

Malacañang urges caution on calls to expel Chinese envoy

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency Malacañang on Wednesday acknowledged calls for action against Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan over his...

Malacañang: Armed group sheltering Sen. dela Rosa a threat to nat’l security

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet After several months of manhunt operations, authorities said that they have already identified the whereabouts of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa,...

Malacañang presses probe into reported Atong Ang escape

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency Malacañang on Wednesday called for an investigation into possible lapses in law enforcement after Interior Secretary Jonvic...

PBBM, Japan reaffirm bilateral ties, regional cooperation

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to...