Published April 20, 2021, 2:51 PM
President Duterte has demonstrated that he indeed has a “soft spot” for the poor.
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III had this today Tuesday, April 20 after learning of the P600-million financial assistance intended for Employees Compensation Commission (ECC) pensioners.
(ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN)
“This is great news for all EC pensioners who are further thrown into deep financial hardships made worse by the COVID (coronavirus disease) pandemic. This attests to the President’s soft spot for the poor and the vulnerable,” Bello said.
On Monday, the Chief Executive signed Administrative Order No. 39 directing the grant of a one-time financial assistance of P20,000 to all employees compensation pensioners upon the recommendation of the ECC.
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