DOLE and UP College of Law Collaborate to Launch Paralegal Training Program
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law have teamed up to conduct a paralegal training program to reinforce the rights of trade unionists and workers last April 11, 2024, in Diliman, Quezon City. The initiative stems from a Memorandum of Agreement signed by DOLE and […].....»»
They treated me like an animal- how Filipino domestic workers become trapped podcast
Migrants from the Philippines make up a huge percentage of domestic workers around the world. But when their employers are abusive, visa restrictions force them to choose between enduring more suffering or becoming illegal. By Margaret Simons Continue reading........»»
P23.4 billion COVID-19 allowance claims still unpaid
At least P23.4 billion is still needed to pay the allowance of health workers who served during the COVID pandemic, according to the Department of Health......»»
Remittances plummet to 9-month low in February
Money sent home by overseas Filipino workers went down to its lowest level in nine months in February amid global economic headwinds, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinasshowed......»»
News in Pictures | Fil-Ams protest trilateral meeting in DC
For the progressive groups, the trilateral summit is among the series of efforts to leverage the Philippines’ strategic geo-political location for economic and military benefit as tensions rise between the U.S. and China, “at the expense of the sovereignty of the Philippines, the economic conditions of Filipino workers, and the health of the environment.” The post News in Pictures | Fil-Ams protest trilateral meeting in DC appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Employers in BARMM compelled to protect workers from El Niño
The Bangsamoro labor ministry has ordered owners of private establishments in the autonomous region to protect workers from extreme heat at daytime caused by the El Niño phenomenon via essential mitigation measures......»»
Healthcare Heroes Celebrated as Philippines Commemorates Day of Valor
Healthcare workers, who bravely put themselves at risk to protect our communities, deserve to be safeguarded. This was BAN Toxics' message as the country celebrates the Day of Valor."As we continue to navigate the post-COVID-19 landscape, let us not forget the sacrifices of our healthcare workers who were at the frontlines of the past global pandemic. They remain our heroes who risk their lives to provide us wit.....»»
Historic 2023 OFW deployment moves Philippines labor migration forward from pandemic
Migrant worker-sending Philippines has moved forward from the COVID-19 pandemic by posting a 55-year high in the number of deployed overseas Filipino workers......»»
Prioritize workers’ health, safety amid extreme heat — labor groups
A global research showed how more than 70 percent of industrial greenhouse gases have been linked to only 100 companies since 1988. The post Prioritize workers’ health, safety amid extreme heat — labor groups appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Government workers say love of country means honest, dedicated service
Government workers say love of country means honest, dedicated service.....»»
Content creation holds appeal for laid-off workers in U.S. seeking flexibility
Content creation holds appeal for laid-off workers in U.S. seeking flexibility.....»»
SPi Global to hire more BPO workers
MANILA – SPi Global, the business process outsourcing arm of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co., will employ more Filipinos to support its projected 14-percent revenue growth in 2011......»»
Pinoys hurt in Taiwan quake rise to 11
Two more overseas Filipino workers were reported injured in the aftermath of a strong earthquake in Taiwan, according to the Department of Labor and Employment......»»
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid.....»»
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid.....»»
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid.....»»
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid
1,300 displaced Maguindanao del Norte families get relief aid.....»»
4th OFW reported injured in Taiwan earthquake
There are now four overseas Filipino workers reported hurt in the 7.2 magnitude quake that hit Taiwan Wednesday, the Department of Migrant Workers said......»»
Partner of World Central Kitchen worker killed in Gaza calls for truth
Seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, including American Jacob Flickinger, were tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Flickinger’s partner, Sandy Leclerc, is now.....»»
Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded. READ MORE: Taiwan earthquake: Live updates Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their.....»»