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DOLE: GMA Network violated safety standards on Eddie Garcia incident

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said television network GMA 7 allegedly violated three work safety violations that led to the death of veteran actor Eddie Garcia.

DOLE’s National Capital Region office alleged that GMA and its contractors did not submit an incident report within 24 hours; did not provide a safety officer; and didn’t have a first aide professional while shooting the scenes.

The results of the investigation were revealed during the DOLE’s budget hearing at the House of Representatives.

Labor officials said GMA and its contractors have requested for extension to give their comments on the results of the investigation.

GMA also said in previous months that it has finished its internal investigation on Garcia’s death. The TV network however refused to disclose results reportedly upon the family’s request.

DOLE and GMA are set to meet on September 16.

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