Section 9Sec./Art. 9

Section 17 of Republic Act No. 9728 is hereby amended to read as follows:

"Sec. 17. Labor Center, Health and Housing Facilities. (a) A labor center shall be established within the FAB. This center shall be responsible for studying and amicably settling professional and labor relations and disputes, interpretation of employment contracts, and monitoring work, hygiene 'and safety standards within the FAB. The labor center shall comprise a labor office, an industrial health and safety office, and an inspection and disputes office.

"Except as otherwise provided in this Act, labor and management relations in the FAB shall be governed by applicable rules and regulations under the Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended. Employees and personnel in the registered enterprises shall receive salaries and benefits, and shall enjoy working conditions provided under the Labor Code and other relevant laws and issuances of the Philippine Government and the DOLE. The AFAB shall allow the visitorial power of the Secretary of the DOLE or his duly authorized representative, and/ or may assign its personnel to join the DOLE Regional Office III in the conduct of labor inspection.

"(b) The Department of Health shall establish, fund, operate and maintain a tertiary hospital in the FAB.

"(c) The National Housing Authority, pursuant to its mandate, shall undertake vertical and horizontal housing development for the marginalized informal settlers and low income earners within the FAB, and shall source the necessary funds thereof through National Government subsidy."