Sotto: Palace to break ‘endo’ vow

The Palace has recently announced that it will be breaking its vow to end contractualization, also known as ‘endo’. This decision has been met with criticism from labor groups and workers who have been fighting for their rights for years.

The Palace’s decision to break its vow comes as a surprise to many, especially since President Rodrigo Duterte has repeatedly promised to end contractualization during his campaign. However, the Palace has cited the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for their decision.

According to the Palace, many businesses have been struggling to stay afloat due to the pandemic, and ending contractualization would only add to their financial burden. The Palace also claims that the government is doing its best to provide assistance to workers who have been affected by the pandemic.

However, labor groups and workers are not convinced by the Palace’s reasoning. They argue that contractualization has been a long-standing issue that has been affecting workers for years, even before the pandemic. They also point out that many businesses have been using contractualization as a way to exploit workers and avoid providing them with benefits and job security.

Labor groups have been calling for the government to take action against contractualization for years, and they are now more determined than ever to continue their fight. They argue that the government should prioritize the welfare of workers over the interests of businesses.

The Palace’s decision to break its vow to end contractualization is a setback for workers’ rights in the Philippines. However, labor groups and workers are not giving up their fight. They will continue to push for the government to take action against contractualization and ensure that workers are given the rights and benefits they deserve.