CEDAW/C/PHI/4 English Page 52 (a) To develop and implement an integrated programme of government that will address the various concerns and problems resulting from migration; (b) To develop a mechanism to ensure effective coordination among various agencies of government against illegal recruitment and the exploitation of highly vulnerable groups of migrants; (c) To develop and implement a continuing information and community action programme to ensure the effective dissemination of information on migration issues; (d) To review and develop policies to promote the welfare and interests of Filipino migrants. 202. Article 130 of the Labor Code prohibits night work for women except in certain instances. Though well-intended, this kind of protection tends to discriminate against women and favours male workers. Policies encouraging women's productive participation 203. Republic Act 7882 (1995) provides for assistance to women engaging in micro and cottage business enterprises. 204. Republic Act 7884 (1995), an Act creating the National Dairy Authority, states that the Authority "shall encourage the participation of women's groups in dairy and dairy-related projects including dairy animal health care, village nutrition schemes, community-based processing, and marketing of milk and dairy products". 205. Although laws are generally adequate to protect workers and promote their welfare, there is a need for more specific legislation targeting vulnerable sectors. Issues that call for a response are the ineffective enforcement of laws and the low level of awareness among workers and employers alike of labour law provisions and labour standards. 206. For working conditions to improve in general, newly adopted administrative measures are being implemented to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the labour standards enforcement machinery. This is expected to also benefit vulnerable groups such as working women and homeworkers as one policy direction that gives special inspection priorities to the conditions and concerns of such groups. Among the features of the administrative measure is the institution of criminal action for infraction of labour standards laws, including the provision on the visitorial and enforcement authority of the Department of Labor and Employment as provided under article 128 (d) of the Labor Code, as amended. 207. Among the policies for the labour and employment sector in the Medium-term Philippine Development Plan, 1993-1998 are the promotion of investments that generate greater employment for both women and men; and the setting up of equality advocates in all government offices to address gender-related issues and concerns. /...

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