West PH Sea: House panel OKs hazard pay for civilian gov’t workers

MANILA, Philippines – A House of Representatives committee has approved a proposal granting hazard pay to civilian government personnel deployed in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), as a lawmaker pushed for a P10,000 risk pay amid dangerous conditions brought by foreign intrusion over the contested area. During its hearing on Tuesday, the House Special Committee on the West Philippine Sea approved House Bill (HB) No. 8673, which also seeks to provide insurance, medical and psychological services, and maritime safety training for civilian personnel deployed in portions of the WPS claimed by China. During the deliberations, Palawan Rep. Jose Alvarez raised […]... Keep on reading: West PH Sea: House panel OKs hazard pay for civilian gov’t workers

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer