Labor and fire officials will conduct safety checks on “high-risk” industrial facilities in Metro Manila beginning Monday, June 8 to ensure the safety of workers in factories and offices. The move, announced by Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas II, comes in the aftermath of a factory fire in Valenzuela City that claimed the lives of 72 workers. A team composed of personnel from the Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP), the labor department, the mayor’s office, and the Philippine National Police (PNP), will inspect facilities for compliance with fire safety and labor safety regulations. The inspections are expected to be completed by the end of June.
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