Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has called on the government to provide more support to freelance workers in the country. Go made the call as the Philippines secured its place as one of the top remote work hubs in the world based on a study released recently by an independent international...
Senator Bong Go (Senate PRIB) Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has filed a bill that aims to recognize the rights of freelance workers and ensure that they are protected and adequately compensated for their services. In the explanatory note of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2107, or the “Freelance...
The House of Representatives gave its final approval to House Bill (HB) No. 6718 or the “Freelance Workers Protection Act" during plenary session Monday afternoon, Feb. 6. The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Deputy Speaker and Davao City 3rd district Rep. Isidro Ungab, who...
The proposed Freelance Workers Protection Act is poised for third and final reading passage next week in the House of Representatives. (PPAB) This, after the lower chamber approved the measure, embodied in House Bill (HB) No.6718, on second reading during plenary session Wednesday afternoon, Feb....
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is batting for social protection for freelance workers in the country as the sector is expected to sustain growth moving forward. “Freelancing has become a significant career choice, especially among our young workers even before the Covid-19 pandemic. With the expected...
There is an urgent need to pass a law protecting the rights and welfare of freelance workers. (MANILA BULLETIN) Thus, said Davao City 1st district Representative Paolo Duterte following a recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) holding an online food delivery company liable...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Monday, July 19, called on his colleagues in the Congress to pass the bill that would protect freelance workers after the reported suspension of a number of food delivery riders who demanded better salaries. Riders of online food delivery app Foodpanda in November, 2020...
