Filipino nurses call for decent pay, more staff
Filipino nurses urgently need government action on fair wages, increased staffing, and regularization of contract positions, an organization said on Sunday in commemoration of International Nurses Day......»»
Bangsamoro parliament staff shot dead in Cotabato City
Two men together on a motorcycle shot dead on Tuesday night a staff of the 80-seat Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) while inside his car parked near a shopping mall here......»»
Women activists to Marcos: provide jobs, lower prices, not cha-cha
For working women and mothers, the Marcos Jr. presidency should provide jobs, decent wages, and lower prices of commodities to address economic woes and not tinker with the Constitution......»»
CHR: Decent, proper temporary housing for informal settlers
The Commission on Human Rights has lauded the government’s efforts to provide in-city housing to around 170,000 informal settler families in Metro Manila......»»
Gen Z more into buy now, pay later schemes – survey
The use of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services is on the rise in the Philippines, with the biggest increase observed among Gen Z consumers, according to a study from global information and insights company TransUnion......»»
Big business in education
Improved facilities, better pay for teachers and other staff members and employees, improvement in the quality of education being received by students, stronger sports programs......»»
House approves Frasco’s affordable funeral service bill on 2nd reading
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A proposal by 5th District Representative Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco to allow every Filipino family access to affordable and decent caskets for their department family members was approved on second reading during the plenary session of the House of Representatives on Monday, May 20. “By passing the Affordable Funeral Service Act,.....»»
Labor Day rally set to press for wage hike
More than four million Filipino workers are being denied a decent life due to meager salaries, according to a coalition of labor groups, which set a solidarity march on May 1......»»
Ranido earns 4th place finish in 18th DATBI invitational kegfest
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Nestor Ranido of the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) had a decent fourth place finish in the mixed senior masters division of the 18th Dagupan Association of Tenpin Bowlers, Inc. (DATBI) Invitational Open Championships held at the CSI The City Mall in Dagupan City, northern Luzon on Friday, April 19. Ranido capped.....»»
Philippines joins global coalition on social justice
The Philippines has joined an initiative that aims to improve global cooperation in advancing social justice, decent work and inclusive growth, the International Labour Organization (ILO) announced Thursday......»»
New NLEX import debuts impressively
NLEX Road Warriors head coach Frankie Lim lauded the "pretty decent" debut of import Deandre Williams-Baldwin......»»
Fishers call for adequate support amid the El Niño drought
"Fishers also bear the brunt of the El Niño phenomenon. During drought, fish usually swim deeper than usual to seek cooler temperatures, making fishing more difficult and costly as we have to spend extra time and fuel." The post Fishers call for adequate support amid the El Niño drought appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
Gen. Brawner vows to help relatives of soldiers killed in Lanao
LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur (MindaNews / 21 February)—Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Romeo S. Brawner Jr., in his visit at the headquarters of the 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division here on Tuesday to pay his respects to the six fallen soldiers who clashed with Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group extremists, promised to extend help to […].....»»
CV wage board sets public hearing for kasambahay pay
CV wage board sets public hearing for kasambahay pay.....»»
SC: Disini estate to pay P100 million damages for BNPP
The Supreme Court has affirmed with finality its decision ordering the estate of late businessman Herminio Disini to pay the government damages for the US $2.3 billion mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in Morong, Bataan......»»
Sara: Baste quit call made out of ‘brotherly love’
Vice President Sara Duterte said she has not spoken to her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, about his call for President Marcos to resign, which she stressed was more out of “brotherly love” to protect her from the shabby treatment she has been receiving from people within the Palace inner circle......»»
Group lauds government action on nurse shortage
Various public-private programs of the government have addressed the shortage of nurses in the country, according to the Private Sector Advisory Council-Healthcare Sector Group, calling it a “quick win” for the government......»»
What should bystanders, drivers do in case of encountering accident?
CEBU CITY, Philippines – If one witnesses an accident, whether as a driver or bystander, one must immediately call the emergency hotline. For Cebu City, dial 911; for Lapu-Lapu City, use 9999-72-1111; for Mandaue City, dial 383-1658; and for Talisay City, call 491-4159. This advice comes from Nagiel Bañacia, the head of the Lapu-Lapu City.....»»
Call for justice continues for fallen SAF 44
Call for justice continues for fallen SAF 44.....»»
Double pay for workers reporting on Holy Week
Workers nationwide may opt to enjoy a long holiday break or hefty pay this Holy Week......»»