More and more workers are turning to informal online work for a living, but the lack of regulations in the gig economy may leave this work force and companies vulnerable to exploitation, according to a study of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
While online work offers economic opportunities for Filipinos, a study from state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said the government needs to ensure “decent work” for workers, especially with its diverse nature.
DICT director George Tardio said the government should implement mechanisms to support the upskilling of online and platform workers and institutionalize social protection mechanisms for them.
World Bank – Philippines senior economist Kevin Chua said the government should address issues and challenges in online work such as digital divide, the lack of digital infrastructure, and weak social protection schemes.
The study conducted by state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said one of the several challenges is the absence of grievance mechanisms in digital labor platforms.
A study funded by the Asian Development Bank urged the Philippines and other Asian countries like Bangladesh and Indonesia to consider more jobs in software development and technology.
