Questions and Answers
What is the primary justification behind the labor laws?
Which statement accurately reflects the state's power regarding labor laws?
What should social justice be based on in the context of national development?
Which of the following statements regarding the right to manage is true?
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What does Article 218 of the Labor Code imply about wage-setting?
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What is meant by the state promoting distributive justice?
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In the context of labor laws, collective bargaining aims to achieve what?
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What limitation does the state have in enacting labor laws?
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When was the Labor Code of the Philippines signed into law?
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Which decree instituted a labor code to afford protection to labor in the Philippines?
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Food production in the Philippines relies heavily on small farmers and fisherfolks with what level of government support?
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Food-insecurity scales for each country are classified into which two thresholds according to the Food and Agriculture Organization?
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'_________' is also known as the Labor Code that was signed into law in 1974.
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What is the primary purpose of the Labor Code of the Philippines?
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Which of the following best describes the government support for food production in the Philippines?
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What effect does the Labor Code aim to achieve in relation to industrial peace?
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Study Notes
Labor Code of the Philippines
- Signed into law on May 1, 1974, by President Ferdinand Marcos.
- Known as Presidential Decree No. 442, it revises and consolidates labor and social laws.
- Aims to afford protection to labor, promote employment, and ensure industrial peace based on social justice.
Government Support in Food Production
- Food production in the Philippines heavily relies on small farmers and fisherfolks.
- Government support for these sectors is classified as "little."
Food Insecurity Classification
- According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, food insecurity is classified into two thresholds: moderate and severe.
Labor Laws Justification
- Justification for labor laws is grounded in the principles of social justice and national development.
- Section 10, Article II of the 1987 Constitution supports this rationale.
Legislative Power Regarding Labor Laws
- The state is empowered to enact labor laws and social legislations based on police power.
- This power serves the welfare of the state and promotes the interests of labor.
Social Justice in National Development
- Social justice must be based on initiative and self-reliance among individuals and private groups.
- Economic enterprises can be owned and operated subject to state intervention for the common good.
Rights in Management and Labor Relations
- The right to manage includes all aspects of management, such as hiring, supervision, compensation, and separation.
- No court or agency has the authority to set wages or employment conditions, except as specified in the Labor Code.
Collective Bargaining
- Encouragement of democratic relations between employers and employees through collective bargaining is emphasized.
- Powers to regulate wages and working conditions are limited to provisions established by the Labor Code.
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Test your knowledge on the Labor Code of the Philippines with 50 multiple-choice questions from Azucena's 2021 edition reviewer. This quiz covers key dates, laws, and important provisions that shape labor rights in the country. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand this essential legal framework.
