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Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by the Philippine workforce?
Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by the Philippine workforce?
What are the four pillars for decent and honorable work according to DOLE?
What are the four pillars for decent and honorable work according to DOLE?
Which skills are emphasized for the 21st century workforce according to the DepEd 2012 curriculum?
Which skills are emphasized for the 21st century workforce according to the DepEd 2012 curriculum?
What is a major issue in the agriculture sector for workers in the Philippines?
What is a major issue in the agriculture sector for workers in the Philippines?
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What type of contracting involves a subcontractor that relies entirely on hired employees to perform work?
What type of contracting involves a subcontractor that relies entirely on hired employees to perform work?
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Which sector faces issues such as overwork and health problems due to work conditions?
Which sector faces issues such as overwork and health problems due to work conditions?
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What is a consequence of globalization on the Philippine workforce?
What is a consequence of globalization on the Philippine workforce?
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Which of the following does NOT fall under the challenges faced by the industry sector?
Which of the following does NOT fall under the challenges faced by the industry sector?
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Ano ang isa sa mga epekto ng globalisasyon sa lokal na merkado ng mga produkto?
Ano ang isa sa mga epekto ng globalisasyon sa lokal na merkado ng mga produkto?
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Ano ang nagpapahirap sa mga manggagawa sa sektor ng industriya?
Ano ang nagpapahirap sa mga manggagawa sa sektor ng industriya?
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Alin sa mga sumusunod ang bahagi ng 'Four Pillars for Decent and Honorable Work'?
Alin sa mga sumusunod ang bahagi ng 'Four Pillars for Decent and Honorable Work'?
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Ano ang pangunahing layunin ng Social Protection Pillar?
Ano ang pangunahing layunin ng Social Protection Pillar?
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Anong isyu ang kinakaharap ng mga manggagawa sa sektor ng agrikultura?
Anong isyu ang kinakaharap ng mga manggagawa sa sektor ng agrikultura?
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Ano ang mga pangunahing hamon ng mga manggagawa sa serbisyo?
Ano ang mga pangunahing hamon ng mga manggagawa sa serbisyo?
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Ano ang ibig sabihin ng 'Labor-only contracting'?
Ano ang ibig sabihin ng 'Labor-only contracting'?
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Alin sa mga sumusunod ang hindi itinuturing na hamon sa mga manggagawa dahil sa modernisasyon?
Alin sa mga sumusunod ang hindi itinuturing na hamon sa mga manggagawa dahil sa modernisasyon?
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Study Notes
Filipino Workers' Issues
- Filipino workers face various challenges in the workplace, including low wages, lack of company security, job skill mismatch, contractualization, and exploitative labor practices.
- Globalization has led to increased demand for diverse skills, allowing local products to reach global markets.
- Technological advancements like gadgets, computers, and IT programs have transformed workplaces, demanding new skills from workers.
- The cost of labor is often low compared to imported products, leading to price pressures on local businesses.
Workplace Standards
- Workers' rights are addressed through pillars like Employment, Worker's Rights, Social Protection, and Social Dialogue.
- These pillars aim to ensure sustainable jobs, fair compensation, worker protections, and collaborative discussions between employers, employees, and the government.
Industry-Specific Challenges
- Agriculture: Workers face issues like inadequate irrigation, government support during natural disasters, and conversion of agricultural land to residential or commercial purposes.
- Industry: Workers in mining, construction, and electricity sectors experience exploitation through long hours, low wages, and poor working conditions.
- Services: Workers in finance, trade, transportation, and communications sectors may encounter overwork, health risks (especially in call centers), and inadequate protections for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Subcontracting
- Subcontracting is a work arrangement where a company contracts another entity to complete tasks.
- Labor-only contracting involves subcontractors with inadequate resources, directly tied to the principal company's task.
- Job contracting involves subcontractors with sufficient resources, with less direct connection to the principal company's tasks.
Unemployment and Underemployment
- Filipino workers face unemployment and underemployment due to limited opportunities in the country.
- Thousands of Filipinos work abroad (OFWs) seeking better opportunities, highlighting the ongoing struggle for decent work within the Philippines.
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This quiz explores the various challenges faced by Filipino workers, including low wages, job skill mismatches, and labor exploitation. It also examines workplace standards that protect workers' rights through key pillars like employment and social protection. Understand the impact of globalization and technology on labor in the Philippines.