BY RAPPLER.COM
September 5, 2012
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives on Wednesday, September 5, passed on 3rd and final reading House Bill 6144 or the proposed Domestic Workers‘ Act. It is more popularly known as the “Kasambahay” bill.
The bill seeks to set new labor standards for domestic helpers. It provides them with a package of benefits including increases in minimum wages and other regular employment benefits including 13th month pay, 14-day paid vacation, and maternity or paternity leave.
“It’s a landmark legislation of the 15th Congress,” said San Juan Rep JV Ejercito, among the main proponents of the bill in the House of Representatives.
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