WEEK 2 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are the current ethical issues in the Philippines?
The Philippines faces ethical challenges related to poverty and economic inequality, environmental and climate concerns, contractualization, and gender sensitivity issues.
What percentage of Filipinos are affected by poverty?
22.4% of Filipinos are affected by poverty, despite recent economic growth.
What is ‘endo’ in the context of labor practices in the Philippines?
‘Endo’ refers to contractualization, where companies hire employees on short-term contracts to avoid providing benefits like health insurance and paid leave.
What are the ethical implications of contractualization?
Contractualization raises ethical concerns regarding job security, employee welfare, and the denial of basic rights and benefits.
What are the environmental and climate concerns in the Philippines?
Climate change impacts health and livelihoods, with natural disasters disrupting communities, illegal mining, and deforestation being significant issues.
What ethical questions arise regarding environmental degradation?
Questions include accountability for degradation caused by illegal mining and deforestation, and the ethical obligations of leaders to foster trust in climate action.
What are the gender sensitivity issues faced by transgender individuals in the Philippines?
Transgender individuals face challenges in being addressed with their preferred names and pronouns, and in changing their gender markers in official documents.
What is the SOGIE Equality Bill?
The SOGIE Equality Bill aims to protect LGBTQ+ rights and promote gender-sensitive practices but has yet to pass into law.
What are the ethical implications of denying transgender individuals the ability to change their gender markers?
Denying this ability affects their right to self-identify, privacy, dignity, and reinforces systemic inequality.
What are the long-term effects of contractualization on employees?
Contractualization can negatively impact employees’ mental health, economic stability, and overall quality of life.
What rights do contractual employees have under Philippine labor laws?
Contractual employees have rights to minimum wage, social security, overtime pay, holiday pay, and 13th-month pay.
What constitutes lawful termination of a contractual employee’s engagement?
Termination can occur through expiration of contract or pre-termination for valid causes as defined by the Labor Code.
What is the ethical responsibility of employers regarding employee welfare?
Employers have an ethical responsibility to create a fair work environment, ensuring job security and providing benefits.
How do societal attitudes toward gender identity affect transgender individuals?
Societal attitudes can impact the ethical treatment of transgender individuals and the responsibilities communities have to promote inclusivity.
What are the challenges faced by transgender individuals in formal settings?
Transgender individuals often face misgendering and difficulties due to the lack of legal support for changing their gender markers.
