Acting Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino on Wednesday said President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. instructed him to uphold the dignity of workers, including protecting their rights, benefits, and entitlements under the country’s labor laws.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed former senator Francis Tolentino as the new acting secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment.

Tolentino takes over the post of Bienvenido Laguesma who is stepping down to focus on his health