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The Quezon City Government has partnered with the newly created Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), to protect the rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Mayor Joy Belmonte and DMW Secretary Susan Ople led the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement during the event Babaeng Kyusi: Ikaw ay Bayani,” “Babaeng tagapagtaguyod, ang […]
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) convened on 7 March 2023, at Camp Crame for an internal meeting presided by the Secretary of Interior and Local Government, Hon. Benjamin D.C. Abalos, Jr. to discuss the safety and security of communities and local government officials following the […]
Senator Lito Lapid has proposed amendments to Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10361, also known as the “Batas Kasambahay,” to establish greater responsibility and accountability from private employment agencies (PEAs) in the employment of domestic helpers. The “Batas Kasambahay” governs the rights and liabilities of domestic workers and their employers, including the standard requirements that PEAs […]
Following the brutal killing of Filipino domestic worker Jullebee Ranara in Kuwait, Senator Bong Go is urging a thorough review of the policies regulating the deployment of overseas Filipino workers. In an ambush interview after personally aiding fire victims in Valenzuela City, Go asked the government to consider stricter vetting procedures when it comes to […]
With an overwhelming 240 votes, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill protecting workers and/or independent contractors in the film, television and radio entertainment industry.Speaker Martin Romualdez said House Bill (HB) No. 1270, to be known as the “Eddie Garcia Act,” would cover thousands of people working in the entertainment […]
The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a measure that provides protection and relief to over 1.5 million Filipino freelance workers who may fall prey to abusive employers due to a lack of a grievance system in the digital economy. With an overwhelming 250 votes, the chamber passed House Bill (HB) […]
Senator Bong Go reissued his call for the government to prioritize the welfare of small farmers and agricultural workers as he emphasized the need to eliminate agricultural smuggling, which has adverse impacts on the livelihoods of Filipino farmers nationwide. This after farmers’ organization Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura has earlier reported that there are currently 20 […]
In recognition of the vital role of caregivers in the country, Senator Francis Tolentino has sought to institutionalize policies for the protection and welfare of those working in the said underrated sector. Tolentino has recently filed Senate Bill No. 1396 or the proposed “Caregivers Welfare Act of 2022,” a measure that seeks to institute policies […]
A measure providing protection and incentives for freelancers has hurdled committee level at the House of Representatives. The House Labor and Employment committee unanimously approved the consolidated version of House Bill 615, or the Freelance Workers Protection Act, authored by Pangasinan Representative Christopher De Venecia. House Bill No. 615 aims to promote the safety and […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is focusing on building the capacity of local government units (LGUs) and strengthening the protection of indigenous species and their habitats. This is part of the agency’s thrust of promoting environmental management and climate change mitigation at the local level according to DENR Undersecretary for Policy, Planning, […]