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PH govt, US labor group advance workers' rights

THE Philippines and the United States Labor Working Group, under the Trade and Industry Framework Agreement, met with representatives from the government, labor and employer sectors to discuss areas of collaboration in advancing labor rights.

Department of Labor and Employment Undersecretary Benedicto Ernesto Bitonio Jr. said the Philippines welcomed the revival of the Labor Working Group as a venue for constructive dialogue with the US.