HB04703: THE MAGNA CARTA FOR FOREST RANGERS
This bill proposes a Magna Carta for Forest Rangers, aiming to improve their employment protection, benefits, and working conditions. It recognizes their crucial role in protecting and preserving the country's forests and wildlife.
The bill mandates an entry-level position of salary grade 26, ensuring competitive compensation for forest rangers. It also provides for security of tenure, hazard allowance, transportation, longevity, and subsistence allowances, among other benefits.