Visayas Human Development Agency (VIHDA), a labour rights organisation in the Philippines revealed that Metro Wear Inc. a garment company operating in Mactan Export Processing Zone allegedly subjected its workers to forced leave without providing notice after intense work in the peak season. VIHDA also alleged that Metro Wear Inc., a supplier for global brands such as Victoria’s Secret and Lululemon, placed its workers under a “no work, no pay” scheme while others on floating status were given P125 ($2.12) daily subsidy since July 2025.

VIHDA believe this practice is not only limited to Metro Wear and calls on the Department of Labor and Employment and the administration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to investigate the situation of garment workers in the Mactan Export Processing Zone.

Business and Human Rights Centre invited Metro Wear Incorporated, Lululemon and Victoria's Secret to respond. Metrowear Incorporated did not respond. Lululemon and Victoria's Secret responded. Their responses are linked below.