DOLE, ibinida ang mataas na bilang ng labor disputes na naresolba ng NCMB
DBM, naglaan ng P2.5-B para sa libreng wi-fi sa pampublikong lugar at SUCs
DBM, naglaan ng P2.5-B para sa libreng wi-fi sa pampublikong lugar at SUCs
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00:00 [News Anchor]
00:06 Good morning, this is the PTV news for today.
00:10 The Labor Department has decided on the highest number of labor disputes
00:15 that were resolved by the National Conciliation and Mediation Board or NCMB since last year.
00:23 According to DOLE, up to this January, 43% of labor cases have already been settled
00:30 which resulted in a benefit of P41 million for more than 500 workers.
00:36 DOLE also added that 81% of their SENA or Single Approach Entry
00:43 where the labor arbiter is already asking the employer and the worker to agree
00:48 so that it will not be transferred to the case.
00:52 The Department of Budget and Management has already approved a P2.5 billion fund
00:58 for the Free Public Internet Access Program.
01:01 From that budget, P2.4 billion will be allocated for free Wi-Fi connectivity in public places
01:11 while P50 million for the internet connectivity of state universities and colleges.
01:17 There is also more than P356 million for maintenance and other operating expenses for the first quarter of 2024.
01:26 Under the program, information communication technology facilities
01:32 and other infrastructures will be established for the fast connection of the internet.
01:37 This is in line with the government's desire to strengthen the internet in the new times
01:42 that connects to the public and helps in the advancement of education, economy, health care, public safety and government services.
01:52 And that's the news for now.
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01:59 I am Dominic Almelor for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
02:03 Good morning.
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