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BrightWeave Textiles contracts Ana to paint decorative motifs on fabric at her home for a fixed monthly quota. BrightWeave provides the designs, color palettes, and access to an online order system; Ana uses her own painting tools and a dedicated home workspace. She accepts tasks on a rolling basis and may work on other projects only if they do not interfere with BrightWeave's weekly quotas. BrightWeave reviews the finished panels, can require revisions, and may reject substandard work. Payment is made on a per-piece basis, with no paid leaves or social benefits. After 22 months, Ana sues for unpaid minimum wage and benefits, arguing that she is an employee. BrightWeave contends Ana is a homeworker/independent contractor. (a) Identify whether there is an employer-employee relationship under Philippine labor standards given these facts. (b) Distinguish the controlling rule between the traditional control/subordination test and the economic realities (dominant factor) approach for determining employment status. (c) Apply these principles to the facts and determine Ana’s status and the consequences for BrightWeave.