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The labor force of a country is one of its primary assets, as labor plays a major role in the production of goods and services for both local and international use, which is important to the stability and growth of its economy. This is especially true of the Philippines, which has a labor force of over 57 million out of its total population of 88 million people. Of these, over 11 million are employed abroad and remit more than 13 billion pesos yearly, making a major contribution to the country's economy. Yet, the history of labor in the Philippines has been a long and unhappy one. In the past, Filipinos were peons under the hacienda system, subject to the whims of hacienda owners, usually under harsh economic measures that kept them from attaining financial independence. With the dissolution of this system came employment in factories and corporations, and the evolution of labor and social legislation. Even then, Filipino workers had to struggle long and hard for their rights and benefits, a struggle that helped to shape Philippine labor law and policies as they are today. Knowledge about labor and labor studies is therefore essential, not only for the economic growth of the country, but also for the development of an informed, knowledgeable labor force and enlightened employers, working towards achieving an equitable balance between the needs of the workers and the requirements of industry. more..
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" Labor Code of the Philippines"
Presidential Decree No. 442, as amended, otherwise known as the Labor Code of the Philippines, is the law governing employers and employees in the private sector. It declares that the State as a matter of policy seeks to promote full employment and afford full protection to labor.
The Code is composed of seven (7) books containing three hundred and two (302) articles. It is divided into two subject areas: Labor Standards and Labor Relations. Labor Standards is that area of labor law that prescribes the minimum terms and conditions of employment which the employer is required to grant to its employees. Labor Relations, on the other hand, regulates the relations between employers and workers. The provisions on Labor Standards are found in Books I, II, III, IV, and VI, while provisions on Labor Relations are found in Book V. more..
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