Manila, July 30 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is formulating measures to address the effects of the 19 percent tariff to be imposed by the US government on Philippine-made products.

"We are formulating measures because we are also anticipating it (possible impact). As we implement our programs, we also continue to observe any movement," Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said on the sidelines of the 2025 Post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) discussions in San Juan City on Wednesday.

"During the discussions today related to trade and industry, there is always an impact on our workers and investors. It is not only workers who will be affected, but also investors. So, we will always monitor, I mentioned earlier the...