Republic Acts

R.A. 7641: Amending A287 Labor Code on Retirement
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7641 AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLE 287 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, BY PROVIDING FOR RETIREMENT PAY TO QUALIFIED PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYEES IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY RETIREMENT PLAN IN THE ESTABLISHMENT Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…

R.A. 11199: Social Security Act of 2018
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11199 An Act Rationalizing and Expanding the Powers and Duties of the Social Security Commission to Ensure the Long-Term Viability of the Social Security System, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 1161, as Amended by Republic Act No. 8282, Otherwise Known as the “Social Security Act of 1997” Be it enacted…

R.A. 7610: Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7610 As amended by R.A. 7658 and 9231 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STRONGER DETERRENCE AND SPECIAL PROTECTION AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: Article I – Title, Policy, Principles and Definitions of…

R.A. 11058: Occupational Safety and Health Standards
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11058 An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: Chapter I – Declaration of Policy Section 1. Declaration of Policy. – The State affirms labor as a primary…

R.A. 10911: Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10911 An Act Prohibiting Discrimination Against Any Individual in Employment on Account of Age and Providing Penalties Therefor Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled: Section 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act”. Section 2….

R.A. 10361: Domestic Workers Act, Batas Kasambahay
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10361 AN ACT INSTITUTING POLICIES FOR THE PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF DOMESTIC WORKERS Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: Article I – General Provisions SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Domestic Workers Act” or “Batas Kasambahay”….