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Aldenaire & Partners WAGE RATIONALIZATION ACT, 1989-PHILIPPINES It aims to promote the objective appraisal of jobs on the basis of work to be performed and the cooper...

Aldenaire & Partners WAGE RATIONALIZATION ACT, 1989-PHILIPPINES It aims to promote the objective appraisal of jobs on the basis of work to be performed and the cooperation of the employers’ and workers’ organizations concerned. It spells out the manner of determining the rates of remuneration. This is limited to the determination of minimum wages rates for workers in general regardless of sex. Collective bargaining is to be promoted by the State as the primary mode of setting wages and other terms and conditions of employment (Section 2).  WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT AND Aldenaire & Partners NATIONAL BUILDING ACT, 1992- PHILIPPINES Republic Act 7192 promotes the equal integration of women with men in national development. Section 3: The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is responsible for ensuring women's participation in foreign aid, grants, and loans. Section 4: NEDA and other government agencies must prioritize rural development, assess women's involvement, and ensure proportional benefits for women in programs. Aldenaire & Partners WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL BUILDING ACT, 1992- PHILIPPINES Section 5: Women have equal legal capacity as men, including in contracts, loans, and access to government programs. Section 6: Women have equal rights to membership in social and civic organizations. Section 7: Women must have equal opportunities in military schools. Section 8: Married persons managing households can receive voluntary insurance coverage based on their spouse's salary. Aldenaire & Partners ACT TO REGULATE THE EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES IN VIOLATION HEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, 1952- PHILIPPINES The Act prohibits the employment of women in work which involves prolonged standing or liftings of heavy objects and (with some exceptions) night work, and provides for rest periods (Section 7). It prohibits discrimination against women in terms of work and remuneration. It also provides for maternity leave benefits (at least 2 weeks before and 4 weeks after delivery but only for the first four deliveries), and requires the establishment of facilities for women and children at the workplace. Aldenaire & Partners MIGRANT WORKERS AND OVERSEAS FILIPINOS ACT OF 1995 (RA 8042) is a Philippine law that aims to protect the rights and welfare of Filipino workers who work abroad. Protection ensures that the state protects both local and overseas Filipino worker. Equal Opportunities: The Act ensures that both men and women have equal opportunities for employment and are treated fairly by employers. Aldenaire & Partners MIGRANT WORKERS AND OVERSEAS FILIPINOS ACT OF 1995 ⦁The law acknowledges the unique vulnerabilities faced by overseas workers, requiring the government to apply gender- sensitive criteria in policy formulation and implementation. Support Services: It offers services like travel information, repatriation, and job placement for migrant workers, including those who are under-aged. Recruitment Regulation The Act has provisions to prevent illegal recruitment practices and provides penalties