SB 249

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 8, 2025

Magna Carta for Workers in the Media and News Industry Act

An Act Protecting the Welfare of Workers in the Media and News Industry

In plain language

The bill would guarantee media workers at least the regional minimum wage, overtime, night‑shift, hazard pay, and basic insurance, and would make them regular employees after six months.

Labor and EmploymentSocial WelfarePublic Order and Safety

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Author · Senator

Erwin Tulfo
SenatorErwin Tulfo
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Magna Carta for Workers in the Media and News Industry

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

HB 7357· Filed Jan 26, 2026
An Act Providing Enhanced Protection, Security, and Benefits for Media Workers
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2026-01-28Rep. Brian Raymund S. Yamsuan
HB 6469· Filed Nov 27, 2025
An Act Providing Enhanced Protection, Security, and Benefits for Media Workers
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2025-12-02Rep. Omar Vincent Sangkola Duterte +1
HB 1605· Filed Jul 8, 2025
An Act Providing Enhanced Protection, Security, and Benefits for Media Workers
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2025-07-30Rep. Alfredo Jr. A. Garbin
HB 1202· Filed Jul 3, 2025
An Act Providing Enhanced Protection, Security, and Benefits for Media Workers
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2025-07-29Rep. Ziaur-Rahman "Zia" Alonto Adiong
HB 3076· Filed Aug 5, 2025
An Act Providing for Enhanced Protection, Security, Benefits, and Incentives for News and Media Workers, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2025-08-11Rep. Antonino III B. Roman

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SBN-249 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch