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I feel like a criminal for quitting- nurses in the US fight stay or pay agreements - US healthcare

Filipino nurses for Ohio-based company say they have been forced to pay thousands in fees after signing training contracts Filipino nurses are calling for the USs top labor watchdog to review controversial stay or pay training repayment agreement provisions that have left them facing lawsuits and thousands of dollars in fees after they quit their jobs. Training repayment agreement provisions (Trap) are contracts employers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

‘Policy on 20 percent use of Chocolate Hills illegal’

As the controversy over the Chocolate Hills continues to rage, an environmental watchdog has joined the fray, describing as unlawful the policy of the Department on Environment and Natural Resources-Protected Area Management Board that allows the use of 20 percent of the hills for development......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Roxas and Co went near-ceiling on solar farm speculation

Roxas and Company saw its shares shoot up 49% in yesterday’s trading session, prompting an inquiry from the Capital Markets Integrity Corp. (the market watchdog) for an explanation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Namfrel founder Jose Concepcion, 92

Jose Concepcion Jr., founder of election watchdog National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel), passed away yesterday at the age of 92......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Philippines remains on FATF gray list

The Philippines failed anew to exit the gray list or list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring after falling short in addressing the remaining concerns on its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime, according to global dirty money watchdog Financial Action Task Force......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Moscow lifts Ecuador banana ban

The restrictions were imposed after a dangerous pest that carries cholera was found in shipments of the fruit   Russia has lifted its partial ban on imports of bananas from Ecuador, the Russian food safety watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor announced on Friday.    "We authorize these five Ecuadorian c.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Watchdog warns Filipinos from buying chicken toy due to toxic chemicals

The EcoWaste Coalition has advised Filipino consumers to refrain from buying an unauthorized squeaky toy marketed for kids and pets alike due to the presence of an "endocrine disrupting chemical.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Warning Out on Cancer-Causing Cadmium in Lucky Charm Bracelets

Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition is warning luck seekers from buying charm bracelets adorned with metal components containing extremely high concentrations of cadmium, a chemical that is linked to various types of cancer. The group, which has been campaigning against toxic metals like cadmium, lead, mercury and other chemicals of concern, made […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Bicol rice retail prices hit P75/kilo

Retail prices of rice in Bicol have reached P75 per kilo, according to watchdog group Bantay Bigas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition Calls Out Quezon City Stores Selling Toxic Cosmetics with Mercury

21 January 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition criticized some beauty product stores in Quezon City for their flagrant violation of the ban on skin-lightening products containing mercury, a health-damaging chemical.Despite the citywide ban adopted in 2018 through Ordinance No. 2767 ahead of the 2020 phase-out deadline for mercury-added cosmetics under the Minamata Convention.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Group warns of worse hunger as rice prices spike

The watchdog group Bantay Bigas over the weekend warned of an increase in hunger incidence in the country amid the continued spike in retail prices of rice......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

First power privatization under President Marcosgets PCC nod

The country’s antitrust agency has cleared the first power privatization project under the Marcos administration as the deal is unlikely to reduce competition in the market......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Coverage of ABS-CBN, Villar deal ignores relevant context

By: CMFR StaffPosted on: May 7, 2024, 2:20 pm JEERS TO media for failing to include relevant background in reporting the signing of documents by officials of ABS-CBN and ALLTV to seal a business deal. Coverage made no reference to other issues involved, including the potential breach of the law on ethical standards regulating the conduct of public officials.From April 13 and 24, media (.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

DND-China deal charot! ‘Tigilan n’yo panloloko sa West PH Sea’

Inakusahan ni Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro ang Chinese embassy ng pagkakalat ng kasinungalingan matapos nilang ilutang na may ‘new model’ ng kasunduan sa paghawak ng pinag-aawayang West Philippine Sea. The post DND-China deal charot! ‘Tigilan n’yo panloloko sa West PH Sea’ first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Marcos says Duterte struck secret deal with Beijing on South China Sea - BenarNews

Marcos says Duterte struck 'secret' deal with Beijing on South China Sea BenarNews.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

BDO Unibank, SM Keppel Land announce merger deal

BDO Unibank, SM Keppel Land announce merger deal.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

China claims South China Sea deal with Philippines Duterte - Nikkei Asia

China claims South China Sea deal with Philippines' Duterte Nikkei Asia.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal - Interaksyon

Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal Interaksyon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

‘Secret deal’ sa China ilantad na!

Kahit magkakaiba kulay politika, dapat nagkakaisa ang bawat Pilipino, lalo na kapag soberenya ng bansa at mga mamamayan ang nakasalalay. The post ‘Secret deal’ sa China ilantad na! first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

MVP, RSA hope to seal tollway deal this year

Negotiations on the planned merger of the toll road units of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and San Miguel Corp. are moving smoothly so far, with tycoons Manuel V. Pangilinan and Ramon Ang bullish on sealing the deal within the year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024