0SUBIC BAY FREEPORT: Majority of companies based in this freeport has requested the government to implement its plan to end contractualization of workers gradually so that they will have time to adjust to the scheme. “Most of the businesses in the freeport want to be given time to adjust to the new labor policies of the government,” Escolango pointed out. According to the investors’ representative, drastic implementation of a new policy on contractualization would affect their production and their commitments abroad. A Human Resources manager in one company, who also declined to be named, said putting an end to contractualization will cost them more, admitting that employing contractuals is cheaper than hiring regular workers. The manager added that most likely there will be more unemployed workers after six months.

Source: Manila Times August 16, 2016 15:00 UTC