The International Labour Organization asked the Philippine government to initiate the filing of criminal charges and ensure the speedy resolution of cases of unresolved extrajudicial killings and disappearances of workers. | kdevillaINQ /PDI
It stressed that “priority emphasis should be on criminal investigation and prompt and accountable prosecution,” adding that this would be the “urgent function” of the proposed presidential body.
It then tasked the government to act on its recommendations and submit a report by June 5, or when the 111th International Labour Conference convenes. The members, composed of Thomas Janson from Sweden representing the government sector; Felix Anthony from Fiji for the workers sector; and Scott Barklamb from Australia for the employers sector, met with labor, employers and government agencies from Jan. 23 to Jan. 26.“The mindset linking parts of trade union movement to the insurgency without due process of law [has] wrongly linked trade union activity to law-breaking and overthrowing the state,” noted the mission.
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