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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, […].....»»
Holiday pay on Labor Day
Double pay awaits workers who will report to work on Labor Day, according to the Department of Labor and Employment......»»
How to get a passport: A first-timer’s guide
CEBU CITY, Philippines –Ever found yourself caught in the bureaucratic loop of needing a valid ID to get another form of ID? Imagine this, you need an ID to get another ID, but to get that first ID, you need… you guessed it, another ID. It’s like a modern-day puzzle that leaves us all scratching.....»»
New wage rates for workers in BARMM set
A regional cross-section wage board and the Bangsamoro labor ministry are now finalizing a new pay scheme for workers in the autonomous region for enforcement by February......»»
BARMM workers to get P20 pay hike
Minimum wage earners in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao are getting a wage increase......»»
Over 1M Filipino women workers unemployed – gov’t survey reveals
Women’s alliance GABRIELA raised the alarm on the increasing unemployment rate in the country, especially among women workers......»»
Pagdanganan slips with 73, falls behind by 10
Bianca Pagdanganan encountered challenges in a switch in tee-time, resulting in a two-over 73 and a drop to tied 14th halfway through the JM Eagle LA Championship still controlled by Australian Grace Kim in Los Angeles, California Friday (Saturday Manila time)......»»
China maintains defence budget growth despite economic travails
Hong Kong, March 12 (ANI): At the 14th National People's Congress, China announced its defence budget for 2024 and interestingly maintained the growth rate of its military expenditure at precisely the same percentage as last year, as Chairman Xi Jinping continues to prioritize the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at the expense of other sectors of government funding. Indeed, according to figures released on the opening day.....»»
A getaway to the east: 5 under-the-radar spots in Rizal for Valentine’s Day
These hidden gems in Metro Manila’s closest neighbor have got you covered on February 14th.....»»
Celebrating education, culture and history at Araw ng Biñan 2024
Biñanenses are having a full-pack weekend as the multi-awarded city celebrates its 14th cityhood anniversary (February 2), 79th Liberation Day (February 3) and 277th Foundation Commemoration (February 4)......»»
Central Luzon kasambahay may get pay hike
Household helpers or kasambahay in Central Luzon are likely to get an increase in their monthly salary......»»
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......»»
Lawmaker proposes gradual 3-year wage hike for private workers
A lawmaker on Wednesday proposed gradually increasing the minimum daily wage for private sector workers by P100 over three years. Manila Rep. Joel Chua believes this approach would be manageable for businesses still recovering from the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of balancing the interests of workers and businesses while implementing the wage hike. A.....»»
Warrantless arrest on Jade Castro ‘baseless’ — FLAG chair
Diokno, who is also a law professor, said that the requisites for performing a warrantless arrest against Castro and the other accused are not met. .....»»
Diokno’s back, but Bangko Sentral ‘not sure’ if Ralph Recto will sit in its powerful Monetary Board
'There’s an appointed secretary of finance but me personally, I’m not sure if the secretary of finance will sit as a member of the Monetary Board,' says BSP Deputy Governor Eduardo Bobier.....»»
Ralph Recto sworn in as new Secretary of Department of Finance
House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto [link] was sworn in as the new Secretary of the Department of Finance on Friday, replacing the former Secretary, Benjamin Diokno, in a move that has been seemingly in the works for quite some time......»»
Diokno proud to leave DOF in better state of affairs
"I am proud knowing that I will be leaving my post at a time when the Philippine economy, in general, and the DOF, in particular, are in a better state of affairs than when I inherited them.".....»»
EDITORIAL - Cabinet changes
Validating rumors that have been circulating since late last year, former Batangas congresswoman Vilma Santos-Recto confirmed yesterday that President Marcos is replacing Benjamin Diokno with her husband, House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto as secretary of finance......»»
Gov’t debt stock rose to P14.79 trillion as of Jan
MANILA, Philippines — The government’s outstanding debt rose in January due to a weak peso and after the Marcos administration borrowed more from local creditors than what it paid for its maturing liabilities, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported Friday. Data showed state obligations increased 1.9 percent month-on-month to P14.79 trillion as of January. ALSO READ:.....»»
DepEd inaprub overload pay ng mga guro
Babayaran na ng Department of Education (DepEd) ang overload ng mga guro o ang lagpas sa 30 oras na trabaho nila kada linggo. The post DepEd inaprub overload pay ng mga guro first appeared on Abante......»»