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JV Ejercito backs confirmation of DOLE’s Laguesma

September 20, 2022

Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday expressed his support for the confirmation of Labor Secretary Bienvenido “Benny” Laguesma.

During the plenary session of the Commission of Appointments earlier, Ejercito cited Laguesma’s “unblemished service record,” as well as his honor, integrity, and modesty.

“In a country like ours, where opportunities are limited, Filipinos need people in the government who will look after their interests and promote their welfare. I am so glad that the President has picked Secretary Benny to primarily do this job, for he has vision for the people and commitment to public service,” he said.

Laguesma has served the  Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for more than two decades.

He began as a labor meditator-arbiter in 1976 and rose through the ranks to become Labor Undersecretary in 1990.

He was later appointed as Secretary of Labor and Employment in 1998 by former President Joseph Estrada.

Ejercito said he expects Laguesma to use his experience as a labor arbiter in improving the working conditions of Filipino laborers.

“As a labor law practitioner, he also knows the plight of workers who are sometimes left with no choice but to settle with a hostile work environment and working conditions. We look forward to seeing the work of Sec. Benny in the department as he champions crucial reforms to protect our workers,” he said.

The lawmaker from San Juan also called on Laguesma and DOLE to take an active role in the country’s efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“With the country’s current employment rate at 94.8 percent in July 2022, I trust that Secretary Laguesma endeavors to further improve this number so that no Filipino will be left behind in life. Under his watch, I truly believe that our country’s workforce will genuinely build back and recover from the damaging effects brought by the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.

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