ILOILO CITY — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is pushing for the growth and formalization of the online freelance sector. “We believe there’s talent all over the country and there’s jobs outside the major cities,” said Emmy Lou Versoza-Delfin, director...
The Philippines was ranked seventh in the least expensive countries to hire a freelancer, based on a study by invoicing software company Bookip. The study reported that the average price per job for a Filipino freelancer cost $106.70 or around P6,110. Meanwhile, sitting at the top of the list of...
(Unsplash) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is prodding senators to pass their counterpart measure to the House bill (HB) granting full protection to workers of the so-called "gig" industry, or freelancers. “With the rapid growth of the global freelance economy and the resultant...
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...
Filipino freelance workers may soon enjoy tax relief and special assistance lanes at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) if a proposed bill recently passed by the House Committee on Ways and Means becomes law. (Photo from theremotehive.com) Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda, also the chair of...
The gig economy is defined as a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs. Throughout history, the gig economy is a vital one, with gig workers (aka freelancers) taking up temporary or project-based work. They are hired to...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Tuesday, August 24, said the Senate will hasten the approval of the bill that is expected to protect freelance workers against abuse and explotation. Senator Joel Villanueva speaks during a Senate hearing on February 24, 2020. (Senate PRIB/Henzberg Austria) Senate Bill...
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...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on the Senate to look into the working conditions of the so-called “gig economy” or workers taking on temporary or part-time employment. In filing Senate Resolution No. 732, Hontiveros said the Senate should look into and address reports of unfair working...
