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Policy Against Discrimination on Account of Mental Health Condition | 10 March 2024
Employers shall develop appropriate policies and programs on mental health issues, correct the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health conditions, identify and provide support for individuals with mental health conditions to treatment and psychological support.” (Section 25, Chapter V, Republic Act No. 11036 or the Mental Health Act)
Rule on Post-Employment Ban | 06 March 2024
A restriction in the contract which does not preclude the employee from engaging in competitive activity, but simply provides for the loss of rights or privileges if he does so is not in restraint of trade.” (Rolando Rivera v. Solidbank Corporation, G.R. 163269, April 19, 2006)
The Optical Media Board (under Republic Act No. 9239 or the Optical Media Act of 2003) | 03 March 2024
To implement the policies and attain the objectives of Republic Act No. 9239 or the Optical Media Act of 2003, the Videogram Regulatory Board (VRB) created under Presidential Decree No. 1987 is reorganized into the Optical Media Board (OMB). (Source: Section 4, R.A. No. 9239)