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VILLAFUERTE BACKS PASSAGE OF ‘EDDIE GARCIA’ BILL

National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte is bullish on prospects for actors and workers in the film and TV-radio entertainment industries to soon have a safe environment in the workplace along with  proper compensation and other benefits for their unconventional work schedules.    Villafuerte voiced optimism on the congressional passage soon of the proposed “Eddie […]

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EDDIE GARCIA BILL GETS SENATE OK

Senator Grace Poe said the passage of the “Eddie Garcia” bill will pave the way for better working conditions and compensation for workers in the entertainment industry. “Like a rebirth of the entertainment industry, we see this legislation ushering a new beginning where the people behind the camera will be in the spotlight — protected, decently […]

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NOGRALES: BETTER WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR PINOYS SOON

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles said that Filipino workers can soon enjoy a better working environment with the recent passage by the House of Representatives on third and final reading of various bills promoting their welfare. “Nagagalak tayo na naipasa na ang mga panukalang batas na dininig ng ating komite na layuning isulong ang […]

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ATAYDE THANKS HOUSE FOR EDDIE GARCIA BILL PASSAGE

Quezon City 1st District Rep. Arjo Atayde thanked his colleagues at the House of Representatives for approving on the third and final reading a bill that establishes a safer working environment for workers of the movie and television industry. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa aking mga kasama sa Kamara sa pagpasa ng Eddie Garcia bill. Bilang kasapi […]

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EDDIE GARCIA BILL GETS HOUSE OK

With an overwhelming 240 votes, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill protecting workers and/or independent contractors in the film, television and radio entertainment industry.Speaker Martin Romualdez said House Bill (HB) No. 1270, to be known as the “Eddie Garcia Act,” would cover thousands of people working in the entertainment […]