The bill seeks to protect movie and television workers from unfair treatment and poor working conditions. The bill was proposed following the death of veteran actor Eddie Garcia after he accidentally tripped on a cable while on the set of a television show in 2019.
During his speech explaining his affirmative vote for the measure, Go – a co-author of the bill – acknowledged the important role of the sector in shaping the nation’s culture through artistic expression while also contributing to the local economy.
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