Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 16) – Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Tuesday filed a bill that will raise the number of paid service incentive leaves of employees from five to 10 days.
“Mahalagang aspeto ng worker’s welfare and benefits ang pagkakaloob ng mga leaves upang ang ating mga manggagawa ay magkaroon ng pahanon para sa kani-kanilang mga pamilya, makapag-bakasyon at makapaglaan ng oras sa sarili,” Lapid said.
[Translation: An important aspect of worker’s welfare and benefits is granting them leaves so our employees will have time to spend with their families, have a vacation, and take care of themselves.]
Lapid said granting additional leaves will also benefit employers since this will improve their workers’ morale, well-being, and productivity.
The measure, however, excludes those already enjoying 10-day paid leaves, those working in establishments with less than 10 employees, and establishments exempted by the labor secretary.
