Dear PAO,

I have a question regarding my sister's dismissal from her job as a flight attendant with an airline company here in the Philippines. She was dismissed solely because of her pregnancy. The company also denied her maternity leave, citing their policy. According to their policy, if a flight attendant becomes pregnant at any time during the term of her contract, her employment contract will be rendered void, and she will be terminated due to lack of medical fitness. Is this legal? Can the company terminate my sister's employment because of her pregnancy?

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