Unemployment
TRABAHO BATAY SA GALING AT KASANAYAN ACT
The Trabaho Batay sa Galing at Kasanayan Act aims to promote skills-based hiring in the private sector by requiring employers to consider competencies and practical experience over formal educational credentials for skills-oriented positions.
LOWERING THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT AGE OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
This bill proposes to lower the optional retirement age for government employees from 60 years to 56 years, amending Section 13-A of the Government Service Insurance System Act of 1997.
ESTABLISHING A TRIPARTITE COUNCIL
This bill aims to establish a Tripartite Council to address unemployment, underemployment, job-skills mismatch, and technology-induced job displacement in the Philippines. It will involve representatives from government, academia, and industry to formulate policies and programs that align education and training with labor market needs.
BAYANIHAN WORK PROGRAM ACT
The Bayanihan Work Program Act establishes a national jobs guarantee program aimed at providing employment opportunities to Filipinos, particularly during economic downturns. It mandates the Department of Labor and Employment to oversee the program, ensuring participants receive fair wages and benefits while working on community projects.