The Senate has passed a measure that would provide job security and other benefits for military reservists.
In a 16-0 vote with no abstention, the Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 1698 (The Reservist Employment Rights Act) which promotes the welfare of military reservists in return for their service to the country.
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV (Bam Aquino Facebook page / MANILA BULLETIN)
Sen. Paolo Benigno Aquino IV, author of bill, said the Senate recognizes the help of reservists to the military, particularly during calamities in the fight against terrorism.
Aquino said reservists played a key role in the fight to free Marawi City from the clutches of the terrorist Maute Group and in rescue and rehabilitation efforts during calamities.
He said he pushed for the passage of the measure after he was informed during dialogues with members and officials of the Army Reserve Command that some reservists are in danger of losing their jobs as they perform their duty to the country.
“While they risk their lives for the country, they are at risk of losing their livelihood, which should not be the case,” he said.
He was referring to reservists who are entrepreneurs, I.T. professionals, teachers, doctors, lawyers, nurses, sales agents, security guards and employees of different government agencies.
If enacted into law, the Reservist Employment Rights Act will ensure proper training and compensation for reservists, on top of protection from discrimination in job hiring, reintegration, promotion, or any benefit of employment.
The measure also protects reservists who suffer any injury or disability during their service, ensuring their reintegration to the civilian work force, so long as they can perform the essential function of their original employment.
“Our reservists chose to put their lives on the line for our safety and security. We owe it to them to professionalize the Reserve Force and assure them their employment rights,” Aquino explained.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/03/17/senate-approves-job-security-benefits-for-military-reservists/
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