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Senate rallies behind legislated wage hike; House to proceed with caution
Buoyed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s order to review the minimum wage rates in all regions, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri urged the president to tag as urgent a bill that legislates a P100 minimum wage hike for all private sector workers......»»
EDITORIAL – Improving the plight of workers
The government is not expected to announce a nationwide wage increase as Labor Day is marked today. A populist initiative in the Senate to legislate a hefty wage increase nationwide has failed to gain traction at the House of Representatives, amid calls from all business groups to leave wage-setting to the regional tripartite wages and productivity boards – the mechanism provided by law......»»
German parliament to vote on making it easier for people to legally change their name and gender
German parliament to vote on making it easier for people to legally change their name and gender.....»»
PH Remains One of the Fastest Growing Economies in East Asia and Pacific, World Bank Says
The World Bank retains its positive outlook on the Philippine economy despite foreseen challenges. According to their April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank projects a 5.8 percent economic growth for the Philippines this year — the East Asia and Pacific region’s second fastest-growing economy. Moreover, the said update also adjusted […].....»»
Concepcion: Creating jobs more sustainable than legislated wage hike
A skilled workforce and a vibrant economy that creates jobs are a more sustainable approach to attaining higher wages instead of immediately increasing the minimum wage, according to entrepreneurship advocacy group Go Negosyo......»»
CSWDO holds gender sensitivity lectures
AN OFFICIAL from the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) said that they are conducting lectures on gender sensitivity and Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004, in schools in Davao City......»»
Race for global economic dominance sees striking turn of fortunes - ex-IMF official
The assumption that China will eventually overtake the US as the world's largest economy now seems less certain, Eswar Prasad has said The US has extended its lead over China in the race for the globe's largest economy, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The American economy defied forecasts in outperfo.....»»
DSWD, UN agency ink five-year deal to tackle gender-based violence
The MOU lays out a roadmap for cooperation in generating data to inform programming, strengthening the role of DSWD in emergencies, and supporting the implementation of programs related to gender-based violence. .....»»
New Vatican document on human rights condemns gender theory, digital violence
The Vatican has released a new document updating the Church’s teachings on human rights touching on contemporary issues such as abortion, gender theory, sex change and digital violence......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 24 February 2024
Violence against women, girls a pressing issue in Caraga CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 24 February) – Violence against women and girls remains a pressing issue in the Caraga region, an official said. Alexander Makinano, Regional Gender and Development Committee chair of the Commission on Population and Development said this can be blamed on gender […].....»»
Gender and crimes that affect the environment: why it matters
Gender and crimes that affect the environment: why it matters.....»»
DSWD, UNFPA sign agreement vs gender-based violence
A five-year agreement to combat gender-based violence has been signed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the United Nations Population Fund Philippines......»»
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling criticized for gender views
British author J.K. Rowling, who scored stellar success with her series about the boy wizard Harry Potter, has courted controversy online and even death threats because of her outspoken views on gender identity......»»
Journalist, advocate: Karen Davila and the work towards PH gender equality
Karen Davila is appointed as UN Women Philippines Goodwill Ambassador, advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment.....»»
No, forcing women into mandatory ROTC is not gender equality: GABRIELA to senator Bato dela Rosa
Forcing young women to undergo mandatory ROTC is NOT gender equality. It just means we are now throwing both halves of the population into militarist, macho, and misogynistic education under ROTC......»»
Angeline idinaan sa Asoka Challenge ang gender reveal: It’s a girl!
IDINAAN ni Angeline Quinto sa “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas” challenge ang pa-gender reveal para sa second baby nila ng asawang si Nonrev Daquina. Viral na ngayon ang TikTok video ng Kapamilya singer-actress kung saan in-announce nga niya na “baby girl” ang kanyang ipinagbubuntis. Binigyan nga ni Angeline ng twist ang in na in ngayong Asoka.....»»
Yasmien Kurdi imbyerna matapos tsugihin ng FB ang gender reveal video
TILA inis na inis ang Kapuso actress na si Yasmien Kurdi matapos tanggalin ng Facebook ang kanyang gender reveal video ng kanyang second baby. Sa Instagram, inihayag ng celebrity mom ang kanyang pagkadismaya dahil may mga nag-report nito bilang content na may bullying at harassment. Ibinandera pa nga niya ang isang screenshot mula sa social.....»»
Wenceslao: Gender ideology
Wenceslao: Gender ideology.....»»
Spike in gender-based violence cases noted
A DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) official reported a surge in gender-based violence cases in Davao Region, reaching 170 in 2023 compared to 131 in 2022......»»
Lady Spikers, Tigresses stay in equal footing
Reigning champion La Salle and surprise contender Santo Tomas primed up for their heavyweight clash next week with a twice-to-beat prize on the line by whipping their respective foes in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»