DOLE lifts work stoppage order vs MDC

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has lifted the work stoppage order it issued against the Makati Development Corp. (MDC), contractor of the 63-story condominium in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, which collapsed on Feb. 4.

Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said they lifted the work stoppage order after the MDC and its subcontractor, Fastem Construction Inc., complied with labor standards and occupational safety requirements.

The construction of The Suites along 28th street in BGC can resume any time, Baldoz said.

The DOLE had assessed 16 of the 36 projects being undertaken by MDC in compliance with labor laws.

It issued a work stoppage order against MDC after two workers were killed when a portion of the building collapsed while they were pouring cement on the upper floor.

The MDC had submitted to DOLE its construction safety and health program as well as the names of the 20 subcontractors involved in the construction of the condominium building.

The company has provided P220,000 and P150,000 in financial assistance to the families of Ruben Racraquin and Renan de la Cruz, respectively.