On 24 May 2024, Republic Act No. 11996, also known as the “Eddie Garcia Law,” was signed into law by the president of the Philippines. It took effect on 13 June 2024. The secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment, in consultation with the Movie and Television Industry Tripartite Council, other concerned government agencies, non-government organizations, and other stakeholders, is mandated to formulate the implementing rules and regulations within 90 days from the law’s effectivity.