Enforcing Specific Individual Risk Resilience Plans for the Safety of City Employees is Librado's Objective
Davao City, Philippines - Davao City Councilor Pamela Librado has called for the drafting of comprehensive Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for two key worker protection ordinances, City Ordinance No. 0585-21 and City Ordinance No. 0311-20.
City Ordinance No. 0585-21, passed on May 11, 2021, established the City Workers Protection and Development Office (WPDO) under the Office of the City Mayor. The ordinance aims to protect city workers and strengthen their rights to self-organization, collective bargaining, security of tenure, and humane working conditions.
The ordinance also includes provisions for budget allocation, the creation and functions of Barangay Employment Desk Offices (BEDO), and the establishment of the WPDO. However, the absence of a comprehensive IRR has led to ambiguities in its implementation.
Similarly, City Ordinance No. 0311-20, approved on July 21, 2020, provides mechanisms and funding for the Mag-Negosyo Ta, 'Day! (MTD) program. The ordinance aims to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Davao City. However, the lack of a comprehensive IRR has resulted in unclear implementation.
Librado, who chairs the Committee on Labor and Employment Opportunities, believes a clear IRR would ensure the effective operation of the WPDO and the MTD program through uniform mechanisms and sustainable implementation. She has urged partner offices and agencies, including the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda), City Mayor's Office (CMO), Public Employment Service Office (Peso), Department of Education (DepEd), NGOs, and labor unions, to collaborate in drafting the IRRs for these ordinances.
Generally, the purpose of IRRs for city ordinances like these is to operationalize the provisions of the ordinances effectively, providing clear guidelines for implementation, enforcement, and compliance. Collaboration in such drafting processes typically involves local government units, relevant city departments, legal experts, stakeholders such as labor groups or community representatives, and possibly the City Council to ensure the IRRs reflect the ordinance's intent and local context.
Librado emphasized the importance of consultations and dialogue with trade union leaders and local workers in addressing workers' concerns and issues. She believes that a clear and comprehensive IRR would not only ensure the effective implementation of these ordinances but also protect city workers from exploitation and abuse.
To obtain detailed and up-to-date information on the collaboration process and exact contents of the IRRs for these ordinances, checking official Davao City government releases or city council records would be necessary. The present search results only hint at the ongoing calls for clear IRRs without full detail.
As the city continues to grow and develop, the need for clear and comprehensive worker protection ordinances becomes increasingly important. With the drafting of IRRs for City Ordinance No. 0585-21 and City Ordinance No. 0311-20, Davao City is taking a significant step towards ensuring the rights and welfare of its workers are protected and upheld.
Davao City, Philippines is taking a significant step towards ensuring the rights and welfare of its workers are protected by drafting comprehensive Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for City Ordinance No. 0585-21 and City Ordinance No. 0311-20. The policies aim to tackle issues in education, politics, and general news, as they impact the protection and development of workers in Davao City. The lack of a comprehensive IRR has led to ambiguities in the implementation of ordinances, and Councilor Pamela Librado has urged various agencies, including the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda), City Mayor's Office (CMO), and others, to collaborate in drafting the IRRs for these ordinances.
