Department of Labor and Employment
THE BARANGAY SKILLED WORKERS REGISTRY ACT
The Barangay Skilled Workers Registry Act mandates all barangays to create a registry of skilled workers to facilitate job matching and employment opportunities at the local level.
GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (GIP) ACT
The Government Internship Program (GIP) Act aims to establish a structured internship program for young Filipinos to gain practical experience in public service, providing a pathway to future employment and leadership roles.
ONE HUNDRED PESOS (P100.00) DAILY MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
This bill proposes a ₱100.00 daily minimum wage increase for employees and workers in the private sector to help address the rising cost of living.
AMENDING RA NO. 8759 (PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OFFICE ACT OF 1999)
This bill aims to amend the Public Employment Service Office Act of 1999 by renaming the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) to the Public Employment and Entrepreneurship Office (PEESO) and establishing Barangay Employment and Entrepreneurship Offices (BEESO) nationwide to enhance employment and entrepreneurship services.
FLEXIBILIZATION OF WORKING TIME IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR
This bill proposes to amend the Labor Code of the Philippines to allow for flexible working hours in the private sector, including provisions for shortened meal breaks and overtime work adjustments.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 6727 (WAGE RATIONALIZATION ACT)
This bill aims to strengthen the inspection function of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) by amending the Wage Rationalization Act. It proposes the creation of new labor inspector positions and grants them additional powers to enforce wage compliance.
BPO WORKERS WELFARE AND PROTECTION ACT OF 2025
The BPO Workers Welfare and Protection Act of 2025 aims to ensure the welfare and protection of workers in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector in the Philippines by establishing standards for treatment, rights, and benefits.
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PRODUCTIVITY ACT
The Business Enterprise Productivity Act aims to enhance labor productivity in the Philippines by amending the existing Productivity Incentives Act of 1990. It establishes a framework for productivity improvement programs and incentives for both employees and employers.
FREELANCE WORKERS PROTECTION ACT
The Freelance Workers Protection Act aims to provide protections and incentives for freelance workers in the Philippines, addressing issues such as late payments, lack of benefits, and unsafe working conditions.
INTERNS RIGHTS AND WELFARE ACT OF 2025
The Interns' Rights and Welfare Act of 2025 aims to establish a national framework to protect the rights and welfare of interns in the Philippines. It outlines the responsibilities of higher education institutions, certified training institutions, and host training establishments in ensuring fair treatment and safety for interns during their internship programs.
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE ACT
This bill establishes a national minimum wage for private sector workers, replaces regional wage boards with a National Wages and Productivity Board, and imposes stricter penalties for violations of wage laws.
WAGE THEFT PREVENTION ACT
The Wage Theft Prevention Act aims to penalize wage theft by amending specific articles of the Labor Code of the Philippines. It defines wage theft, outlines penalties for employers, and establishes protections for workers regarding their wages and benefits.
SECURITY OF TENURE AND END OF ENDO ACT
Senate Bill No. 41 aims to strengthen workers' rights to security of tenure by amending various articles of the Labor Code. It seeks to prohibit labor-only contracting, establish licensing requirements for job contractors, and clarify employment statuses, among other provisions.
FREELANCERS PROTECTION ACT
The Freelancers Protection Act aims to provide legal protections for freelancers in the Philippines, ensuring their rights and welfare in the gig economy.
P150 DAILY MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE ACT
This bill proposes a ₱150 daily minimum wage increase for all private sector employees and workers, aiming to improve their living conditions and ensure a fair wage in line with rising costs of living.