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When apps are gamified, workers rarely win (Part 2)
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Got a food craving? Need groceries? Or maybe a ride? There's an app for that. In this special series for Teka Teka, we delve into the lives of food-delivery and ride-hailing workers in Metro Manila whose daily routine is dictated by an app. These gig-economy workers struggle with uncertain pay, indebtedness, the physical toll of chasing incentives, and the occasional challenging interactions with customers. Their stories reveal that in the Philippines, gig work is more than a side hustle – it's a full-time job.
We meet:
- John Jay Chan, former rider, organizer for the National Union of Food Delivery Riders
- Atty. Evelyn Battad, professor at the College of Law, University of the Philippines Diliman
- Director Alvin Curada, Bureau of Working Conditions, Department of Labor and Employment
This episode was produced by Karol Ilagan with research by Jabes Florian Lazaro and Rosemarie Corpin.
The episode was edited by Pidoy Blanco.
Jil Caro is the executive producer. Carl Javier is the EIC of Teka Teka.
This podcast was produced by PumaPodcast in partnership with the Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Network.
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