#commuting

By enabling access to discounted fares through digital payments, the initiative aims to make daily commuting more affordable while improving convenience for passengers. Commuting from Manila to the northern provinces will also see a big change. President Duterte has officially signed the Telecommuting Act into law, which allows telecommuting or working from home as an alternative work arrangement for employees in the private sector. Under the Republic Act 11165, an employer in the private sector may offer a telecommuting program to its employees on a voluntary basis. The employer shall also ensure that the telecommuting employees are given the same treatment as that of comparable employees working at the office. All telecommuting employees shall: • Receive a rate of pay, including overtime and night shift differential, and other similar monetary benefits not lower than those provided in applicable laws, and collective bargaining agreements. • Receive appropriate training on the technical equipment at their disposal, and the characteristics and conditions of telecommuting. The employer shall also ensure that measures are taken to prevent the telecommuting employee from being isolated from the rest of the working community in the company bu giving the telecommuting employee the opportunity to meet with colleagues on a regular basis, and allowing access to company information. Read more in our articles including "DOTr’s MRT-3 50% fare discount now accessible via GCash" and "DOTr: free train rides for vaxxed APORs continue until August 31".