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Bello says GMA could face Php100,000 fine, suspension over Eddie Garcia accident

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said GMA Network could face fines of up to Php100,000 and suspension should an ongoing investigation establish there were violations of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Law that led to veteran actor and film director Eddie Garcia’s untimely death last Thursday, June 20.

“Under the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Law, kailangan merong OSH officer in every establishment. You make the workplace safe and compliant with health standards,” CNN Philippines quoted Bello as saying in a phone interview.

“Iinspeksyunin nila kung tama ‘yung pagkahawak kay Mr. Eddie Garcia. Kung merong safety and health officer, baka nabigyan ng tamang treatment when he had that accident,” the Cabinet official added.

If found liable, Bello said Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) can file administrative charges against the network should the inspection reveal violations of Republic Act 11058 or the OSH law signed August 2018.

Bello reportedly said the network could face a monetary fine or even “suspension of operations,” depending on how serious the lapses were.

The law sets a maximum fine of ₱100,000. This covers cases of death, serious injury or serious illness while in the workplace.

According to OSHC Executive Director Noel Binag, authorities can order stoppage of work or suspension of operations in cases of “imminent danger” as a result of the employers’ violation or fault.

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One Comment

  1. InfairManagement. Matagal napo nasa Policy nila na may Standby Medic sa Taping lalo na Crucial ang Scene. Kaso, ang may Sala yung mga Staff. Hindi sinunod. Sa kakatipid siguro. Samantalang malaking Budget binibigay ng management sa bawat show. Yung mga Current staff ang may Diprensya. Lahat tinitipid sa show kaya nagiging chakah yung palabas. Isa pa. Sa dami ng Staff dun, ni isa wala nakakita sa Cable wire na considered Obstruction yun na iniiwasan before mag take. Na dapat tinakpan ng plywood, karton, lona yung wire dahil dun eextro si Tito Eddie na posible sya mapatid dahil barilan yung scene. Neglect of Duty! Di sana hindi napatid,Walang Aksidente. Hindi sana sila nabuking na walang Standby Medic dun lalo na barilan eksena, madugo, Medic pa nakalimutan nila??? Staff may palpak hindi Management. Now, Pinahamak nila management dahil kapalpakan nila.. Yan.. Sa kakatipid na Ewan Bakit? Saan napupunta budget ayaw gamitin while malaki naman Budget binibigay lagi sa bawat show!!! Staff po yan hindi Po Management.. FYI po..

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