Marcos extends service of government contractual workers
President Marcos has extended the employment of contract of service and job order workers in government whose contracts will expire in December, and has directed agencies to help them find permanent posts......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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, […].....»»
DBM to review status of 830,000 government contractuals
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has committed to conduct a study on the current state of the 830,000 contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in various government agencies nationwide......»»
GSIS eyes more benefits for members
Government workers can look forward to a Living Benefit program that the Government Service Insurance System is studying and is hoping to complete by April this year, following a significant increase in the GSIS Fund which posted last year a 33 percent increase in revenue that it now intends to plow back as benefits to its members......»»
CSC strengthens government workers’ right to organize
The Civil Service Commission has strengthened the policy on government workers’ right to organize as it launched the consolidated rules and regulations on conciliation services, the effectivity of collective negotiation agreements and recognition of national employees’ organizations......»»
Manila LGU extends deadline for applications for business permits and licenses, payment of taxes and fees
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that the city government has extended the deadline for the filing of applications of business permits and licenses as well as the payment of taxes and fees. This, according to Lacuna, is meant to give business owners and the taxpayers of Manila more time to settle their dues. The mayor […].....»»
Canada extends helping hand to Philippines in tackling cybersecurity
The Canadian government has expressed willingness to help the Philippines address cybersecurity threats, its top diplomat to the country said......»»
PCO: IDs for government service fairs free
Malacañang yesterday reminded the public that the identification cards for its service fairs are free and no payment is needed to access such events or to receive assistance from state agencies......»»
SC removes lawyer from gov’t service for misconduct in Ruby Barrameda case records
The Supreme Court has perpetually disqualified for government service a lawyer who was discovered with misplaced records related to the Ruby Rose Barrameda murder case within his secured cabinet in Malacañang......»»
FACT CHECK | President Marcos says the ICC may come but the government won’t cooperate with their investigation
MindaNews fact-checked the claim made by the YouTube channel KABAYAN NEWS PH that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared he won’t allow the International Criminal Court to enter the country and investigate alleged extrajudicial killings committed under the “war on drugs” of the Duterte administration. The claim is false, as Marcos said the ICC may come but the government or any of its agencies would not cooperate in their […].....»»
Czech Republic ups quota for Filipino workers to 10,000
The number of overseas Filipino workers that can enter Czech Republic has gone up from 5,500 in January to almost 10,300 per year starting May 2024, President Marcos Jr. announced during a joint press conference with Czech President Petr Pavel......»»
‘Provincial board OK’d salary of Eastern Samar contract workers’
The salary of contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) employees in Eastern Samar was in accordance with the rate approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan based on the provincial government’s budgetary capacity, according to Gov. Ben Evardone......»»
Duterte flip-flops on claim that President Marcos is a drug addict
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Former President Rodrigo Duterte has flip-flopped on his claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is allegedly a drug addict. “Kung sabihin mo adik, wala akong sinabi na ganoon. Patayin ako ni Marcos niyan. Maawa ka naman sa akin (If you say Marcos is a drug addict, I never […].....»»
Piolo Pascual bet nga mo-portray ni ‘Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’ sa usa ka biopic, apan…
Human sa iyang successful nga MMFF 2023 entry nga “Mallari,” giangkon sa aktor nga si Piolo Pascual nga damgo niya ang mo portray sa kanhi presidente nga si Ferdinand Marcos Sr. “I expressed my intention to do a Marcos biopic. Ferdinand Marcos, I mean the former president,” sey ni Piolo human siya gipangutana kun unsa.....»»
Go aids workers in Pampanga
Sen. Bong Go has partnered with the municipal government of Sta. Rita in Pampanga to provide support and employment opportunities to its displaced workers. .....»»
Health workers march for higher wages
Health workers from public and private hospitals held a nationwide protest yesterday, Health Workers’ Day, urging the government to address issues affecting the health sector......»»
Jeepney drivers, workers ‘more miserable under Marcos Jr’
Jeepney drivers and operators group Piston said that those who refuse to join the unjust public transport modernization program are being "designated as illegal, or colorum, by the very same government entrusted to safeguard the rights of the working class." The post Jeepney drivers, workers ‘more miserable under Marcos Jr’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Death toll in Davao de Oro landslide climbs to 27 after burying mining workers
More casualties are being tallied by government officials following a deadly landslide that occused in Maco, Davao de Oro that buried two buses carrying workers of Apex Mining Co., Inc......»»