HB 1899

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 15, 2025

An Act Protecting Employees from Termination or Layoff Due to Automation by Artificial Intelligence, Amending for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 442, as Amended and Renumbered, Otherwise Known as the “labor Code of the Philippines”

In plain language

The proposal adds new rules to the Labor Code that would let employers use AI‑driven automation only after meeting strict standards, require at least six months’ notice and consultation, guarantee a minimum separation pay, and obligate employers to provide reskilling or alternative jobs.

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Author · Representative

Lordan Suan
RepresentativeCagayan de Oro City, 1st District
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HB 3908· Filed Aug 20, 2025
An Act Protecting Employees from Termination or Layoff Due to Automation by Artificial Intelligence, Amending for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 442, as Amended and Renumbered, Otherwise Known as the "Labor Code of the Philippines"
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2025-08-27Rep. Lordan G. Suan
HB 3921· Filed Aug 20, 2025
An Act Including Artificial Intelligence (Ai) Systems as "Labor-Saving Devices" Under Article 298 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2025-08-27Rep. Franz Vincent F. Legazpi
HB 387· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Regulating the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Automation Systems in the Labor Industry and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2025-07-29Rep. Juan Carlos "Arjo" C. Atayde
HB 4433· Filed Sep 8, 2025
An Act Providing Social Protection, Employment Transition, Skills Development Programs, and Regulatory Measures for Workers Affected by the Rapid Advancement and Integration of Artificial Intelligence (Ai) in the Workplace, Institutionalizing a National Framework for Responsible Ai Use and Workforce Preparedness, Amending for the Purpose Presidential Decree No. 442, Otherwise Known as the �labor Code of the Philippines,� as Amended, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2025-09-10Rep. Johanne Monich G. Bautista
SB 182· Filed Jul 7, 2025
Workers' Protection and Skill Development in the Digital Economy Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Camille A. Villar

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HB01899 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch