- DOLE recommends limiting the work hours of film and TV people to eight hours
- It said that it can extend to 14 hours depending on the need to finish projects
- The recommendation comes in the wake of deaths from members of the industry earlier this year
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has recommended limiting the working hours of people in the television and film media to a maximum of 14 hours.
ABS-CBN said in a story published April 9, DOLE wants to limit the taping or shooting hours from eight up to 14 hours. Prior to this recommendation, television and film production works more than 24 hours in trying to finish all their deliverables.
The recommendation was coursed through the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP). Included in the 8-hour working period is the time spent waiting or idle in the set. Also included is the provision of transportation and accommodation for all members of the work force.
Workers from the media were alarmed after a series of deaths from their colleagues early this year.
Last February 29, seasoned director Wenn V. Deramas died of heart attack. Deramas is known for being the brains behind several comedy films; one of which is the hit “Ang Tanging Ina” series.
Another young and talented director of the independent scene, Francis Pasion, also died last month of heart attack. Pasion directed the film “B’waya” and the hit series “On the Wings of Love” starring James Reid and Nadine Lustre.
The long hours of taping promotes unhealthy lifestyle among workers in the set both on cam or off cam. The lack of sleep, addiction to alcohol and smoking are the usual factors that affect the health of those working in the media.
Last month, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero also filed a bill that sought to limit the working hours of people in the film and television industry to 12 hours. A vice presidential candidate, Escudero, is husband to film and television actress Heart Evangelista.
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