Construction workers party-list to provide legal aid in QC building accident
THE GOVERNMENT should prosecute officials responsible for a building accident in Quezon City on October 4, where one worker died and 10 others were hurt, a congressman representing construction workers said on Wednesday.
“We will task the free legal-aid lawyers and engineers to look into the matter so we can make the proper recommendations to the agencies concerned,” Construction Workers Solidarity Party-list Rep. Edwin L. Gardiola said in a press release.
“We will ascertain whether or not there was workplace safety compliance.”
Mr. Gardiola said out-of-court settlements that absolve those criminally liable in the incident will not equate to justice.
“We express our condolences to the family of Francis Anzures who died and the 10 others injured because of a workplace safety incident in a social housing project site,” he said.
The lawmaker urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) to thoroughly probe the incident.
“We will give free legal aid to defend the victims to get their cash aid and benefits from the contractors and different government agencies like DoLE, Employees Compensation Commission, PhilHealth and others,” he said.
The lawmaker noted that stricter implementation of safety standards and procedures is needed to prevent fatal accidents at construction sites. — Kyanna Angela Bulan
