Labor Code of the Philippines

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What is the title of this decree?

The Workers' Rights Act

The Labor Code of the Philippines (correct)

The Philippine Labor Act

The Employment Code

How many months after its promulgation will this Code take effect?

Three (3) months

One (1) year

Six (6) months (correct)

Nine (9) months

What is the primary role of the State as stated in this decree?

To afford protection to labor (correct)

To regulate business operations

To increase production

To promote entrepreneurship

How will doubts in the implementation and interpretation of this Code be resolved?

In favor of labor Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for promulgating the necessary implementing rules and regulations?

The Department of Labor Signup and view all the answers

How many days after announcement of their adoption in newspapers of general circulation will the rules and regulations become effective?

Fifteen (15) days Signup and view all the answers

To whom do all rights and benefits granted to workers under this Code apply?

To all workers, whether agricultural or non-agricultural Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the State in promoting full employment?

To ensure equal work opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the reformation of land ownership according to Article 7?

To address valid and legitimate grievances that led to violent conflict and social tension Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum area of land that a landowner can retain, according to Article 8?

Seven (7) hectares, if the landowner is cultivating the area Signup and view all the answers

How is the value of the land determined for transfer to tenant-farmers, according to Article 9?

Based on the average harvest of three normal crop years Signup and view all the answers

What is the interest rate on the amortization of the land, according to Article 9?

Six percent (6%) per annum Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the amortization period for the tenant-farmer, according to Article 9?

Fifteen (15) years of fifteen (15) equal annual amortizations Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for paying the amortization due in case of default, according to Article 9?

The farmers’ cooperative Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of determining the land value, according to Article 9?

To determine the cost of the land to be transferred to the tenant-farmer Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum area of land constituting a family-size farm, according to Article 8?

Five (5) hectares, if not irrigated Signup and view all the answers

How does the government guarantee the amortizations, according to Article 9?

With shares of stock in government-owned and government-controlled corporations Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the amortization due in case of default, according to Article 9?

It is paid by the farmers’ cooperative, with a right of recourse against the defaulting tenant-farmer Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Labor Code of the Philippines

Official name of the decree is the "Labor Code of the Philippines"

Effectivity and Implementation

The Code takes effect six (6) months after its promulgation
Implementing rules and regulations become effective fifteen (15) days after announcement in newspapers of general circulation

Declaration of Basic Policy

The State protects labor, promotes full employment, and ensures equal work opportunities regardless of sex, race, or creed
The State regulates relations between workers and employers
Workers have the right to self-organization, collective bargaining, security of tenure, and just and humane conditions of work

Construction and Interpretation

All doubts in implementation and interpretation are resolved in favor of labor

Applicability

All rights and benefits granted to workers under this Code apply to all workers, whether agricultural or non-agricultural, unless otherwise provided.

Land Reform Objectives

The New Society aims to address legitimate grievances from the old concept of land ownership, which led to conflict and social tension, by emancipating tillers of the soil from their bondage.

Transfer of Lands to Tenant-Workers

Tenant-farmers on private agricultural lands primarily devoted to rice and corn under share crop or lease tenancy are deemed owners of a family-size farm.
The farm size is 5 hectares if not irrigated and 3 hectares if irrigated.
Land owners may retain an area of not more than 7 hectares if they are cultivating it.

Determination of Land Value

The value of the land is equivalent to 2.5 times the average harvest of three normal crop years immediately preceding October 21, 1972.
The total cost of the land, including 6% interest per annum, is to be paid by the tenant in 15 years of 15 equal annual amortizations.
In case of default, the amortization due is paid by the farmers' cooperative, with a right of recourse against the defaulting tenant-farmer.
The government guarantees the amortizations with shares of stock in government-owned and government-controlled corporations.

Conditions of Ownership

A title to the land acquired by the tenant-farmer is only issued when they become a full-fledged member of a duly recognized farmers' cooperative.
The title to the land is not transferable except by hereditary succession or to the Government.

Implementing Agency

The Department of Agrarian Reform is responsible for promulgating the necessary rules and regulations to implement the land reform program.

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This quiz covers the Labor Code of the Philippines, including its effectivity, basic policies, and labor rights.