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P38 daily wage hike for Davao region workers

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 20 February) – The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-Davao Region (RTWPB-Davao) has approved a P38 daily increase for minimum wage earners in the region, to be implemented in two tranches starting next month. In an announcement released by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Davao on February 19, it said […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

House eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is considering a daily minimum wage hike for all private sector workers higher than the P100 proposed by the Senate, including a bill seeking a P350 increase. In a statement on Sunday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe pointed out that the chamber’s members arrived at a consensus.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

‘Legislated wage hike spells job losses’

A bill that seeks a P100 increase in the daily minimum wage for private workers nationwide could spell job losses especially in labor-intensive sectors, economists warned......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

PCCI: P100 wage hike to hurt SMEs

The proposed P100 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers may hurt small and medium enterprise in the country as it may lead to the reduction of their workforce or even closure, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry warned......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Employers buck legislated P100 wage hike

A Senate bill seeking a P100 increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers nationwide is facing opposition from employers who say this will hurt micro and small businesses and dampen investors’ appetite......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

DBM: P30 billion released for 2023 allowances of HCWs

The Department of Budget and Management last year released P30.1 billion in emergency allowances for health care and non-health care workers nationwide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

RTWPB-7 okays P500 wage hike for Kasambahays

LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU- A good news for domestic workers or kasambahays in Central Visayas. The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB-7) has approved a proposal to increase their monthly wages by P500. From a minimum wage of P5, 500 per month, those who are working in chartered cities and first class municipalities in the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Workers demand wage hike anew

With just a few days before Labor Day, hundreds of workers from trade unions yesterday gathered to form stronger ties and demand a legislated wage increase......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

BARMM workers to get P20 pay hike

Minimum wage earners in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao are getting a wage increase......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Health workers grapple with understaffing, poor protection

Jao Clumia of the AHW said, the prolonged delay in receiving these benefits affects the morale and service of healthcare workers. They feel disheartened, leading to the exodus of frontline workers. The post Health workers grapple with understaffing, poor protection appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

2 workers die after buried alive in well in Philippines

MANILA, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Two male workers have been killed after they were buried alive in a well they were digging in Quezon province, southeast of Philippine capital Manila, police said Wednesday. Police said that four workers were digging 13 feet deep inside the well when the soil collapsed at around 2:30 p.m. local time in Calauag town on Tuesday. Rescuers saved two of the workers hours after the acc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Airspeed expands operations with the opening of a new healthcare facility

Airspeed expands operations with the opening of a new healthcare facility.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Continue serving with care, compassion, PBBM tells DSWD

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of serving the public with care and compassion during the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) 73rd anniversary celebration. He commended the DSWD for its continuous efforts in providing aid to disaster victims and the disadvantaged sectors. President Marcos urged the DSWD to treat the poor and vulnerable with kindness and empathy, highlighting the agency's role in uplifting communities. He also noted the significant increase in the agency's budget, particularly for programs such as Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), senior pension, food catering operations, and the food stamps program. President Marcos emphasized that the DSWD's programs are designed to offer a hand up rather than a handout, aiming to empower individuals and families to improve their circumstances. He underscored the government's commitment to dignified giving and support for those in need, emphasizing the agency's role in providing assistance while promoting self-sufficiency......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Romualdez, Villarica break ground for NCMH facility

A mental health facility for women and children has been inaugurated in Mandaluyong City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Davao workers get pay hike

Minimum wage earners as well as household workers or kasambahay in Davao region will receive higher take-home pay after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) approved their petition for a salary increase......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Agoda’s Eco Deals Survey: 4 in 5 Travelers Care About More Sustainable Travel

As Pinoy travelers venture to explore new horizons, they are increasingly mindful of the potential impact of their choices. According to a survey conducted by digital travel platform Agoda, 92% of Filipino travelers care about more sustainable travel. Respondents highlighted that financial incentives, the availability of sustainable travel packages, and clearer guidance on sustainable travel […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Czech Republic ups quota for Filipino workers to 10,000

The number of overseas Filipino workers that can enter Czech Republic has gone up from 5,500 in January to almost 10,300 per year starting May 2024, President Marcos Jr. announced during a joint press conference with Czech President Petr Pavel......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

DOLE-Davao exec calls on Congress to carefully study uniform daily wage hike bill

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) – The legislative push for a nationwide P100 to P400 daily increase for minimum wage earners in the private sector “must be compatible with the socio-economic conditions and purchasing power of each region,” an official from the Department of Labor and Employment – Davao Region (DOLE-Davao) said. “If Congress […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Health workers to mount ‘Black Hearts Day’ protest

Health care workers will hold a nationwide protest on Valentine’s Day, dubbed the “Black Hearts Day Protest,” to demand a salary increase and the release of their overdue benefits and allowances......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Korea mulls $3 billion financing facility

The Korean government is looking at establishing a $3-billion funding facility for the Philippines to finance various projects......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024