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Workers buck wage hike in installments
Stressing the need for a one-time significant wage increase to effectively stimulate the local economy, labor group Federation of Free Workers has rejected the proposal by some legislators and the business sector for an installment-based legislated wage increase......»»
Labor groups rally against Charter change, call for wage hike instead
MANILA, Philippines — Labor groups are joining the opposition against Charter change (Cha-cha), with one group urging lawmakers to prioritize passing a law for a P150 wage hike for private sector workers. The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) vice president Jun Mendoza Ramirez in a statement on Sunday emphasized the need to concentrate on the immediate.....»»
PSAC affirms commitment to public-private collaboration
The Private Sector Advisory Council is ramping up efforts to foster economic growth and poverty reduction through collaboration between governments and the private sector......»»
House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims
The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»
Government workers call for regularization, wage hike
Public employees have decried the extended employment of job order and contract service workers in government, saying that it prolonged the exploitation of contractual workers......»»
Saudi Arabia: Migrant Workers Long Overdue Wages at Risk
(Beirut) - Representatives of two construction companies in Saudi Arabia announced recently that migrant workers will get their long overdue unpaid wages, but gaps in the repayment scheme puts the payments at risk, Human Rights Watch said today.Saudi authorities should ensure all former workers of these companies receive the full amount they.....»»
Saudi Arabia: Migrant Workers Long Overdue Wages at Risk
(Beirut) - Representatives of two construction companies in Saudi Arabia announced recently that migrant workers will get their long overdue unpaid wages, but gaps in the repayment scheme puts the payments at risk, Human Rights Watch said today.Saudi authorities should ensure all former workers of these companies receive the full amount they.....»»
More Infra Needed as BPO Workers Rises to 1.7 Million Workers by End of 2023
The business process outsourcing in the Philippines employed a total of 1.7 million workers and generated revenues worth at least 35 billion USD at the end of 2023, according to a report. But for the local industry not to get left behind by other countries, stakeholders want continued investment in infrastructure, real estate, reliable internet, […].....»»
Workers hold pro-wage hike rally today
Workers will mount a protest action today to push for the immediate granting of salary increases whether through legislation or wage order......»»
Women Workers Health Empowerment Network (WHEN) successfully launches with Free Cervical Cancer Screening in Caloocan City
Caloocan City, Philippines (January 14, 2024) - In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the low cervical cancer screening rates in the country, the Women Workers Health Empowerment Network was launched on January 14, 2024, with a comprehensive free screening event using newest technology of HPV DNA through self-collection held in Brgy. Bagbaguin, Caloocan City.The event, organized in collabor.....»»
Women Workers Health Empowerment Network (WHEN) successfully launches with Free Cervical Cancer Screening in Caloocan City
Caloocan City, Philippines (January 14, 2024) - In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the low cervical cancer screening rates in the country, the Women Workers Health Empowerment Network was launched on January 14, 2024, with a comprehensive free screening event using newest technology of HPV DNA through self-collection held in Brgy. Bagbaguin, Caloocan City.The event, organized in collabor.....»»
Banks to ramp up lending to agriculture sector
Banks are looking to increase lending to the agriculture sector this year amid better economic conditions, higher demand for agricultural loans and consolidation of government programs that would boost banks’ agricultural loan portfolio......»»
Private sector collaborates with government for climate action
The private sector has expressed its commitment and readiness to fund sustainability projects to support the country’s climate goals......»»
Lawmaker proposes discounted fuel sales for public transport sector
Lawmaker proposes discounted fuel sales for public transport sector.....»»
Monetary Board approves $2.87B in foreign loans for public sector in Q1 2024
Monetary Board approves $2.87B in foreign loans for public sector in Q1 2024.....»»
DOLE eyes better relations with private sector to increase quality jobs
DOLE eyes better relations with private sector to increase quality jobs.....»»
PM s Prizes for Space to showcase sector s talent
The Government is recognising the innovative and rising talent in New Zealand's growing space sector, with the Prime Minister and Space Minister Judith Collins announcing the new Prime Minister's Prizes for Space today."New Zealand has a growing reputation as a high-value partner for space missions and research. I am excited to announce these prizes which will help foster talent, which plays an important role in.....»»
Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality, high credit growth: Survey
New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): The health of the Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality and high credit growth, a survey conducted by industry body FICCI and banking association Indian Banks' Association (IBA) showed. The eighteenth round of the survey was carried out for the period July to December 2023. Those banks that were surveyed together represent about 77 per cent of the banking i.....»»
Philippines private sector sets trade visit to Malaysia
A private sector-led initiative to collaborate with Malaysian agriculture companies is set for this coming April 23 to 24, 2024......»»
DOF mulls mining tax tweaks for royalties, windfall profits
The Department of Finance is pushing for higher rates and fewer tiers in taxing the extractive sector, but the mining industry argued that the proposed structure would make the sector more uncompetitive......»»