MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos on Monday flagged the supposed lack of inspections being done by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in production settings and urged the department to set up a more convenient complaint mechanism concerning workers’ safety in the movie and television industry.
During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development on Senate Bill No. 294 or the proposed “Eddie Garcia Act,” Marcos asked Labor Assistant Secretary Teresita Cucueco if the DOLE was conducting inspections in production sites for entertainment shows and movies.
“Are there any inspections being made by the DOLE in the workpla…
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