Tolentino takes over the post of Bienvenido Laguesma who is stepping down to focus on his health
President Marcos Jr. appointed ex-senator Francis Tolentino as Philippines' labor secretary, replacing Bienvenido Laguesma who stepped down for health reasons. The DOLE leadership change may signal policy shifts on labor regulations affecting BPO, outsourcing contracts, and gig economy frameworks relevant to tech operations in the country.
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FRANCIS TOLENTINO. Then-senator Francis Tolentino at a committee hearing in September 2023.
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Tolentino takes over the post of Bienvenido Laguesma who is stepping down to focus on his health
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed former senator Francis Tolentino as labor secretary, Malacañang announced on Monday, May 25.
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