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Gaza: Israelis Attacking Known Aid Worker Locations
(Jerusalem, May 14, 2024) - Israeli forces have carried out at least eight strikes on aid workers' convoys and premises in Gaza since October 2023, even though aid groups had provided their coordinates to the Israeli authorities to ensure their protection, Hum.....»»
Progress in Philippines Media Murder Cases Just a Start - Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Activists call for justice and protection of media workers during a rally following the killing of radio journalist Percy Lapid, Quezon City, Philippines, October 4, 2022. 2022 Eloisa Lopez-Reuters Advocates of media freedom in the Philippines got some good news within days of World Press Freedom Day on May 3. On April 29, policearrested a third suspect in theon-air shooting of radio broadcaster Juan.....»»
Philippines: More than one million children in Muslim Mindanao need protection from highly infectious measles spread
COTABATO/MANILA, 28 March 2024 - A major immunization drive in early April will reach over 1.3 million children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following the alarming surge in measles cases with 77 per cent of the confirmed cases in the Philippines being reported from this region.From the 1st until 12th April, health workers will provide lifesaving vaccines to prot.....»»
16 Asian countries discuss employing technology to implement innovative initiatives for regulating labour markets
DUBAI, 11th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Ministers of labour and human resources from 16 Asian countries sending and receiving workers discussed leveraging advanced technology for innovative initiatives aimed at resolving labor disputes and expediting verdicts. They also aimed to strengthen wage protection systems and facilitate skill mobility among participating countries. The focus was on improving labor market regulation.....»»
Revealing the impact of layoffs on the gaming industry | Latest gaming news – The Daily Guardian
Title: Layoffs in Video Game Industry Cause Concern Despite Financial Growth Subtitle: Unionization Efforts Provide Some Protection for Workers Amidst Increasing Layoffs Layoffs within the.....»»
P3.85 million given to NZ-based OFWs – DMW
The government has so far provided P3.85 million in financial assistance to overseas Filipino workers in who lost their jobs in New Zealand after the closure of a construction company, a Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) official said yesterday......»»
What for? DILG chief Abalos makes a cameo appearance in GMA drama show
The mandate of DILG, which Abalos now heads, includes the promulgation of policies related to local governments and public order and safety. Acting on television is definitely not part of it......»»
Pakistan: Abusive Evictions Target Urban Poor
(New York) - Pakistani authorities frequently use colonial-era laws and policies to forcibly evict low-income residents, shop owners, and street vendors to enable public and private development projects, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 48-page report, "'I Escaped with Only My Life:' Abusive Forc.....»»
BSP wants stricter policies vs erring bank personnel
he Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is looking to require its supervised financial institutions to have a policy in determining the process and criteria on when to file legal cases against erring personnel, including dismissed directors, officers and employees......»»
A continuing failure?
Because bringing power plants online from scratch takes at least five years, our current problems with low grid reserves resulting in yellow and red alerts can be blamed on a failure during the Duterte era. But the BBM DOE seems committed to continuing the failed policies......»»
FEF: Charter amendments to boost FDIs, clear policies
The proposed Charter amendments expanding foreign ownership rights in key sectors could attract more foreign direct investments into the country and help drive economic growth, according to the Foundation for Economic Freedom......»»
Hugpong expels members over ‘conflict’
The Hugpong ng Pagbabago has expelled some of its members, citing “conflict with core principles and policies.”.....»»
DENR: Review of mining rules underway
The DENR said it welcomes the calls of Sen. Risa Hontiveros to conduct an investigation into the environmental and social impacts of mining and quarrying, and to address the shortcomings in policies related to extraction of natural resources. .....»»
Joe Biden hosts Japan s PM at White House, in strong message to China over policies in Indo-Pacific
Washington, DC [US], April 11 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday hosted Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio for a state visit and held a crucial Oval Office meeting, reinforcing his commitment to bolstering the vital partnership in the Indo-Pacific amid a militarily and economically resurgent China, CNN reported. Over 70 items covering a wide array of critical sectors are expected to be announced as part of the.....»»
Declining
In the March 6-19, 2024 Pulse Asia survey, the approval and trust ratings of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr. fell dramatically, an early indication of popular dissatisfaction with his performance, his policies and his recent decisions......»»
China criticises 'bewildering' US trade policies in face of curbs from Washington
Beijing [China], March 7 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticised the United States for its "bewildering" trade policy, describing it as a series of "unfathomable absurdities," CNN reported. In a press conference held on the sidelines of a political gathering in Beijing, Wang accused Washington of employing various tactics to suppress China, highlighting the growing list of unilateral sanctions as reaching "bewi.....»»
China criticises 'bewildering' US trade policies in face of curbs from Washington
Beijing [China], March 7 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticised the United States for its "bewildering" trade policy, describing it as a series of "unfathomable absurdities," CNN reported. In a press conference held on the sidelines of a political gathering in Beijing, Wang accused Washington of employing various tactics to suppress China, highlighting the growing list of unilateral sanctions as reaching "bewi.....»»
Recto pitches Maharlika fund to Australians
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto encouraged Australian businesses to invest in the country’s first sovereign wealth fund, noting that the Philippines has pro-business policies in place......»»
‘The P100 plus per day minimum wage rate?’
The big issue on labor policies in the country today is the plan to enact a law to increase the existing minimum wage by P100 per day......»»
DTI Chief Pascual highlights Philippine investment opportunities at Milken Asia Summit in Singapore
DTI Secretary Fred Pascual highlighted the Philippines' readiness to welcome global investors, emphasizing the nation's strategic trade policies and investment priorities at the 10th Milken Institute Asia Summit held on September 14 in Singapore......»»