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A bill that would improve working conditions for the radio, television, and film industries is getting closer to becoming law after passing the House of Representatives on second reading.

The proposed Eddie Garcia Act, which seeks to give workers in those industries opportunities for gainful employment and a decent income as well as protect them from abuse, harassment, dangerous working conditions, and economic exploitation, was approved by the chamber during Monday’s plenary session through voice vote.

The banknote bears Eddie Garcia’s name, a late veteran actor who passed away in 2019 following a neck injury sustained while filming a television series.

The bill’s author, Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte, cited the Directors Guild of the Philippines as suggesting that productions would cram to cut expenses and go from 16 to 24 continuous work hours every set.

“Due to the nature of the sector itself, the film and television industry is one of many with unusual work hours. Depending on the requirements of the shoot, they set their alarm clocks and put in extra time to prepare. Regulation of the working conditions in this sector is necessary to prevent instances of overworking among their workers because they do not adhere to the standard eight to five workday “said Villafuerte.

The bill suggests that an employee or talent should typically work eight hours every day.

Additionally, take into account, overtime work shouldn’t total more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period.

A week’s worth of work cannot amount to more than 60 hours.

Work performed over a period of time longer than eight hours must be compensated with overtime pay and other benefits allowed by law.

According to the proposed legislation, the minimum wage rates for employees or independent contractors cannot be less than the local minimum wage.

Additionally, the employee will be eligible for welfare and social security benefits like those provided by the Social Security System, the Home Development Mutual Fund, the Pag-IBIG Fund, and PhilHealth insurance.

The employer is required to follow laws governing workplace safety and health, support mental health, and stop sexual harassment from occurring.

Additionally, the bill offers cast and crew members participating in location shoots adequate pay and benefits including lodging and transportation.

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