Labor leaders on Sunday called on the Philippine government to be an early adopter of a landmark global treaty designed to protect workers in the digital platform economy from automated management, according to a report in BusinessWorld.
The groups stressed that millions of Filipinos now earn a living through digital platforms, yet many remain outside the effective protection of labor laws. They argued that current regulations fail to address the unique challenges posed by algorithmic management and gig-work arrangements.
The treaty, which sets global standards for fair treatment, transparency, and accountability in platform work, is seen as a critical tool to ensure that digitalization does not erode worker rights. Labor leaders urged Congress and the executive branch to prioritize ratification and implementation.