SB 807

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Aug 4, 2025

Media Workers Welfare Act

An Act Providing Enhanced Protection, Security, and Benefits for Media Workers

In plain language

The Media Workers' Welfare Act proposes to give private‑sector journalists and their staff at least the legal minimum wage, overtime, social‑security benefits, hazard pay for dangerous assignments, and insurance coverage, while also creating a council and a digital portal to address safety and harassment issues.

Labor and EmploymentPublic Order and SafetyInformation and Communications Technology

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Author · Senator

Loren Legarda
SenatorLorna Regina "Loren" Legarda
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Subjects

Media and Entertainment Workers Welfare

Official sources

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

HB 10856· Filed Aug 20, 2026
An Act Providing Enhanced Protection, Security, and Safety Benefits for Media Personnel
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2026-08-25Rep. Eduardo Jr. R. Rama
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
SB 133· Filed Jul 3, 2025
News Media Workers Weifare Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
HB 1985· Filed Jul 16, 2025
An Act Providing Enhanced Protection, Security, and Benefits for Media Workers
Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2025-07-30Rep. Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte +3
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

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SBN-807 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch