Some called it laidback and practical; others called it uncomfortable and sketchy.
Long weekends boost consumer spending while increasing operating costs for many Philippine enterprises.
Written and passed decades before, the law creates a a major mismatch with modern workplaces.
Employees of Asurion and TTEC say hundreds were dismissed on unproven charges.
Philippine workers face increasing corporate pressure as companies turn to performance-based exits.
Experts flag growing concern in education and workforce readiness.
The labor department has since ordered an investigation on 98 BPO companies nationwide.
