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Parents worried over earlier end of classes this year, citing days of missed classes due to weather
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / February 25) – Parents here are worried over the announcement of an earlier end of classes this schoolyear – May 31 instead of June 14 – citing days of missed classes due to heavy rains brought about by the shear line and trough of a low pressure area. Bebang Miloy, 37, […].....»»
Retirement Benefit Remains the Most Availed SSS benefit reaching P156.7 B in 2023
The Social Security System (SSS) said it released P156.7 billion in retirement benefits to 2.2 million members in 2023 making it the most availed SSS benefit last year. SSS Vice President for Benefits Administration Division Joy A. Villacorta said that of the 4.7 million benefits disbursed to pensioners, members, and their beneficiaries in 2023, nearly […].....»»
Prime invests in future sustainability leaders with scholarship program
SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has launched a scholarship program in partnership with the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). Aptly called the “SM Sustainability Scholarship,” the initiative reflects SM Prime's commitment to both educational access and sustainability stewardship......»»
Sustainability is good business – Ikea Philippines
Ikano Retail, franchisee of Swedish label Ikea in the Philippines, recently released an overview of its sustainability direction and a report card on its performance toward 2025 sustainability targets – ranging from sustainable product sales in their stores and gender balance in the workplaces to a full accounting of its carbon emissions. .....»»
Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer
The fact-finding team on the disappearance of a labor organizer said that there are eyewitness reports that the Philippine military is involved. The post Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Proposed EU Forced Labor Regulation Should Focus on Workers
European Union governments meeting today in Brussels to discuss a proposed ban on products linked to forced labor, should allow forced labor victims in companies' supply chains to receive remediation. Companies and business associations have called for remediation to be included in the draft.....»»
DOLE mandates hotels, restaurants: Give service charges to workers in full
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has mandated that hotels, restaurants, and similar businesses must give their employees the full amount of collected service charges. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma signed February 1, 2024 Department Order No. 242, titled “Revised Implementing Rules and Regulation of Article 96 of the Labor Code.....»»
2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023
The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»
Medical mission benefits over 1K Mandaue residents
Medical mission benefits over 1K Mandaue residents.....»»
Labor group defends proposed P100 daily minimum wage increase
Labor group defends proposed P100 daily minimum wage increase.....»»
‘SM Green Finds x Zarah Juan’s Tarp Project: Weaving sustainability into the fabric of retail’
In an era where environmental consciousness is not just a trend but a necessary shift toward sustainability, initiatives like SM Green Finds stand out as models for responsible corporate behavior......»»
SEC wants SMEs to embrace sustainability
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to instill sustainability into the business practices of not only big companies but also the small and medium enterprises......»»
Local execs told: Embark on projects with long-term benefits
With the midterm elections just over a year ahead, President Marcos is reminding local executives to embark on ambitious projects with long-term benefits for constituents and which are insulated from changes in leadership......»»
Rumblings
They won’t say it in public but Filipino businessmen, including those behind some of the sprawling conglomerates in the country, are becoming increasingly worried over growing tensions between the Philippines and China......»»
Budget surplus unlikely to last – Recto
The record budget surplus in January is unlikely to be sustained over the coming months, more so for the rest of the year, but the government is not worried so long as revenue targets are achieved, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto......»»
San Carlos welcomes young booters after victorious stint in Spain
San Carlos welcomes young booters after victorious stint in Spain.....»»
Davao City Police Office welcomes new director
Davao City Police Office welcomes new director.....»»
Benitez welcomes regional satellite offices in Bacolod
Benitez welcomes regional satellite offices in Bacolod.....»»
CRK welcomes Sunlight Air s move to make Clark its Hub
CRK welcomes Sunlight Air s move to make Clark its Hub.....»»
ICHRP welcomes acquittal of Maria Ressa in Philippine tax evasion case
The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) welcomes journalist and Nobel Prize recipient Maria Ressa’s acquittal from a Philippine tax evasion case......»»