More than 300 domestic workers, trade union leaders, government officials, non-government organizations, employers' groups, and other stakeholders came together last August 20-21, 2009 for the Second National Domestic Workers Summit.
The Summit was crucial in coming up with a unified Philippine position to the International Labor Conference in June 2010. It also resulted in a comprehensive set of recommendations, which includes the passage of a Philippine Magna Carta for Domestic Workers or the Batas Kasambahay, that serves as basis for Philippine initiatives to improve the conditions of work and lives of domestic workers.
Summit Statement
Guiding Principles in Developing international, national, and local standards on decent work for domestic workers
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Statement from the Opening Session
DOMESTIC WORKERS� SUMMIT UNDERSCORES NEED FOR STRONG LABOR STANDARDS
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Message from the Visayan Forum President
OUR URGENT MISSIONS
Ms. Ma. Cecilia Flores-Oebanda, President, Visayan Forum Foundation, Inc.
Domestic workers have long lived in the fringes and margins of society. Their situation...
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About the Second National Domestic Workers Summit
“Decent work for domestic workers.”
This has been the rallying cry of domestic workers associations, trade unions and workers associations, government agencies, employers associations,...
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Program of Activities
Click here for the program of activities
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Details and contact persons for the Summit
For inquiries, please contact the following Visayan Forum staff
1. For concerns about the program of activities, please contact Mr. Roland R. Pacis at [email protected]
2. If you are part of the delegation or you would...
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Reference Materials for the Summit
The Tehnical Working Group on the Philippine Campaign for Domestic Workers have been conducting various island-wide and sectoral consultations in preparation for the National Domestic Workers Summit. The following documents are the...
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The Technical Working Group
Combating centuries-old discrimination and abuses against domestic workers is indeed a daunting task. The task requires commitment, resources, and competencies coming from a broad spectrum of society. ...
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Basic Facts on Filipino Domestic Workers
Definition : The Labor Code of the Philippines defines “domestic or household service” as “service in the employer’s home which is usually necessary or desirable for the maintenance and enjoyment thereof and includes...
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