Malacañang Speaks on Government’s Help for ABS-CBN Employees Who’ll Lose Job
MALACAÑANG – The Palace broke its silence on the plans of the government for the retrenched ABS-CBN employees.
Undeniably, what saddened a lot of people over the denial of a franchise to ABS-CBN is the situation of those who are working for the network. Thousands of people are at risk of losing their jobs following the franchise denial.
It was last July 10 when the House Franchise Committee voted whether to deny or grant ABS-CBN a fresh 25-year franchise. It ended with a 70-11 result not favoring the side of the network.
Many celebrities have spoken and most of them are after the welfare of the employees working for the network. Many people are saddened that others will lose their jobs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Last July 15, the ABS-CBN executives and employees had a town hall meeting. Following it, the network released a statement expressing its sadness that they have to start the retrenchment of their employees.
Undeniably, many await the actions of the government for the ABS-CBN employees who will be retrenched. Based on a report on Pep, Malacañang has broken its silence and stressed a one-stop-shop will be opened.
According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, he has already talked with Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello. Based on the report, the Labor Department will put up a one-stop-shop, a job fair, and a job referral system.
The Malacañang spokesman expressed that the said one-stop-shop is for the ABS-CBN employees who will be retrenched and those in the National Capital Region (NCR) who are looking for work opportunities.
Roque also cited that employees of the Kapamilya network who will be retrenched may also apply for a loan to the Social Security System (SSS) or Pag-IBIG Fund. He stressed that it is aside from the loan offer of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA).
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