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Group welcomes ratification of ILO C190
Employers and trade unions welcomed the decision of the Senate last December to ratify a convention emphasizing the importance of safety and security of Filipino workers......»»
Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
Producers buck plan to allow more sugar imports
The Sugar Council, composed of three sugarcane producers’ federations in the country, has expressed its vehement opposition to the proposal of the Sugar Regulatory Administration o address low millgate prices of sugar, by “allowing traders to import even more sugar.”.....»»
Puerto Rico Declares Public Health Emergency as Dengue Cases Surge
Puerto Rico Declares Public Health Emergency as Dengue Cases Surge The Puerto Rico Secretary of Health, Carlos Mellado, has declared a public health emergency due.....»»
Supporting health care providers through Lawson Health Research Institute
Improving health outcomes for people at risk of substance-related harms and overdose March 25, 2024 | London, Ontario | Health Canada Canada is facing an unrelenting and tragic toxic illegal drug and overdose crisis. No community has been left untouched. The impacts are seen and felt among our friends, family and neighbours. That's why the Government of Canada is leveraging all the tools a.....»»
Health targets will deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders
The coalition Government's commitment to five key health targets will drive better outcomes for all New Zealanders, in the concluding announcement to its 100 day plan.Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announced the targets in Whangrei, saying they represented a vigorous new direction in health from a Government determined to deliver for all New Zealanders. "These five.....»»
DOH eyes inclusion of oral health package in Universal Health Care services
DOH eyes inclusion of oral health package in Universal Health Care services.....»»
‘Informal workers to benefit from P100 wage hike’
Contrary to an employers’ group’s claim, informal workers would also benefit from the proposed P100 legislated wage increase, according to labor group Partido ng Manggagawa......»»
Apex Mining must be held accountable, says Lumad group
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 13 February)—An indigenous group has condemned Apex Mining Company for their apparent neglect of their workers and demanded that the firm be held accountable for the casualties during the February 6 landslide in Masara. “Why did Apex Mining company continue its 24-hour mining operations, using three shifts of workers, during the […].....»»
Enjoying Your Summer Vacation Without Compromising Work
The allure of summer adventures is here. The sun is up and a beach outing or an overdue vacation to your province is just around the corner. Balancing work commitments with relaxation can be hard. But you can carefully plan and strategize your summer vacation and work to not compromise one after the other. Here’s […].....»»
Beat the Heat: Tips for Staying Cool at Work
Summer is just around the corner, and you know how hot the days get, especially with a looming El Niño — days would get hotter and hotter. Sometimes we can’t avoid going outside, especially during work. Whether you are going to meet a client somewhere around the city or just commuting to work, the heat […].....»»
Sanya Lopez ayaw pang magka-lovelife: ‘Ang hirap na hindi mo mabigyan ng oras’
WORK, work, work muna ngayong 2024 ang aktres na si Sanya Lopez. ‘Yan ang sinabi niya mismo sa naging panayam sa podcast na “Updated with Nelson Canlas” kamakailan lang. Ayon sa kanya, mas gusto niyang i-priority ang kanyang karera kaysa sa magkaroon ng lovelife. Iginiit din niya na kasalukuyan siyang happy sa mga nangyayari sa.....»»
Most Gen Zs prefer to work independently – study
Filipino Gen Zs may have been born and lived in a digitally connected world, but research showed they are growing up to be workers who prefer to work independently......»»
BPO workers in economic zones must work on-site, says DOJ
Business process outsourcing firms (BPOs) within special economic zones that adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for their employees are no longer entitled to tax incentives, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a legal opinion dated Jan. 3, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla contradicted the position taken by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI),.....»»
Where have all the nurses gone?
I could write about the country’s female tycoons who have grown their fathers’ businesses to dizzying heights, including Tessie Sy-Coson, Helen Yuchengco-Dee, Robina Gokongwei and Josephine Gotianun-Yap; or I could write about the Dumaliang sisters who staunchly defend that piece of paradise known as Masungi Georeserve; or I could write about our Filipina athletes waving the flag around the globe......»»
Grab PH serves refreshing Iinitiative to street workers
Cebu, renowned for its stunning summer destinations, also faces the challenge of intense temperatures that can make outdoor work challenging, particularly for the city’s street workers. With the heat index soaring up to 40 degrees Celsius, classified under the “extreme caution” category by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the urban workforce.....»»
Labor Day 2024: Cebu engineer honors construction workers
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Nothing beats a simple act of kindness after a long day at work. In this story, a civil engineer who was on his way home chanced upon five construction workers who were walking along a busy highway at the South Road Properties. Emmarson Vincent Resmeros shared on his Facebook account on April.....»»
Valentine’s relief: Mayor offers paid two-day break for single workers in Quezon
The town hall workers can either opt to indulge in a two-day break post-Valentine's, or they can bravely face the world and receive twice their daily rates for reporting for work.....»»
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......»»