Overview
- The draft, based on Bill 4610/2022-CR from Congressman Juan Burgos, passed 68–2 with 19 abstentions.
- Workers whose faith observes Saturday would treat it as a compensable non-working day rather than a general holiday.
- Employees must disclose their religion at the start of employment and present an official certificate from their religious authority.
- Hours not worked on Saturday must be made up within 10 calendar days or on a timetable set by the employer, and anti-discrimination clauses are reinforced by nullifying contrary provisions.
- Lawmakers flagged verification and continuous-operations concerns, and reports indicate the Labor Ministry would have 60 days to issue implementing rules if the bill becomes law.