Senate Bill Proposes Hazard Pay, Benefits for Media Workers
A bill filed in the Philippine Senate aims to provide media workers with a minimum of P650 daily hazard pay, insurance for death or injury, and overtime/night differential pay, recognizing their crucial role and ensuring their safety.
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