MANILA, Philippines — Some of the country’s biggest business groups Wednesday expressed solidarity with Philippine Airlines (PAL) as they joined calls for swifter and more decisive government action to resolve the standoff between the embattled flag carrier and its separated workers.
Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. (FPI) chairman Jesus Arranza said the current problems plaguing PAL, particularly the recent blocking of one of its trucks by dismissed workers, “is not conducive to business”, as this could discourage investors.
He urged government, particularly the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) to ensure that the rights of businesses are protected in the same way as it accords protection to workers.
“We’re only asking for fair play. Government shouldn’t allow ‘tyranny of the minority’ which is currently happening at PAL. As Mayor Lim once said, ‘the law should be applied to all, or not at all,” he stressed.
For his part, PCCI president Francis Chua said his group wants an immediate resolution of the dispute between PAL and its former workers, citing that industrial peace is key to success in any business.
Meanwhile, the FFCCCI appealed to law enforcement agencies to exert all efforts to prevent potential clashes between PAL and its former employees as the conflict is triggering anxiety among local and foreign investors.
"We’re requesting authorities to take a more direct hand in resolving the impasse before things get out of control. The recent turn of events where former PAL workers resorted to harassment and intimidation tactics at their picket line, impeded the airline’s operations," said FFCCCI president Tan Ching.
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