WORKING CONDITIONS

Laws and regulations governing the work of artists in regard to their employment and working conditions, as well as social welfare and training
The Labor Code of the Philippines is a generic law, which governs the working conditions (including social welfare and training) of all laborers. 

Work permit and "professional" status for artists
For professions requiring licenses, it is necessary that the exams for a particular specialization be passed before an artist can acquire a license e.g. architects.
This is undertaken by the Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines (PRC).

Health care system
The health care system is generic in a sense that it applies to all, artists and ordinary workers, example of which is the Philhealth.

Private health care scheme
Private practitioners usually get their own health insurance.

Disabled artists
There is a generic law for disabled people and NCCA has a particular program under Culture and Development entitled Sining Panlahat (Arts for All)/Arts for the Disadvantaged.

Administrative inspections
Inspections would usually cover the work environment, whether the place is conducive for working, if the electrical wirings are functioning well or if there are enough fire exits in case of emergencies.
Administrative inspections are carried out by Local Government Units, through the Bureau of Inspections.  In case of breach of regulation, the owner may he penalized through cancellation of the permit, fine, or closure of establishment.

SOCIAL WELFARE

Insurance schemes (illness, maternity, disability, retirement, etc.)
Public insurance schemes usually cover all (illness, maternity, etc).  Private ones may cover specific area of social welfare or all.
Social Coverage is not compulsory, individuals may or may not apply.  Artists are not obliged to resort to complementary insurance schemes.  

Remuneration
It is sometimes based on the existing industry rates which, more often are not followed.
Artists are either paid directly or through an organization.

Unemployment
There is not unemployment insurance scheme for artists.

Source: National Commission for Culture and the Arts of Philippines, October 2003.