A policy report by the DLSU Social Development Research Center and the Manila Observatory examines how climate change and technological development expose the limitations of existing social protection systems for platform workers in the Philippines. The report highlights key policy recommendations, including flexible social protection, mandatory accident insurance, and worker-centred app safety features to help build more resilient and inclusive labour markets. 
Rising oil prices and ongoing geopolitical crises continue to place significant pressure on platform workers in the Philippines, particularly ride-hailing and delivery workers who often face rising fuel costs, unstable earnings, and limited social protections. This opinion piece examines how these challenges expose deeper structural vulnerabilities within the platform economy and underscore the need for stronger protections for platform workers.