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US to aid Philippines in development of semicon industry
The United States is looking to work with the Philippines to grow its semiconductor industry as it identified it as among the seven countries to benefit from its $500 million program aimed at diversifying its semiconductor supply chain, according to an official of the US Department of State......»»
Insurance complaints rise in 2023
Insurance complaints rose by nearly eight percent to 5,400 last year, largely coming from mutual benefit associations and health maintenance organizations......»»
Garcia orders release of 4 workers’ unpaid salaries
Garcia orders release of 4 workers’ unpaid salaries.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Garment factory workers in PH: Over 5,000 lose jobs
MANILA, Philippines — Weak demand overseas that depressed local orders caused around 5,100 garment factory workers to either be retrenched or forced to go on leave since the start of the year. At least nine factories have been affected, including Luenthai Philippines, the country’s biggest exporter of textile goods using cotton. This is according to.....»»
Activists, church, dev’t workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law
"At the outset, I must put on record that I am a development worker. I am not hiding in the mountains of the Sierra Madre and I was not, in any way, involved in the alleged encounter between the alleged members of the NPA and the complainants," her counter affidavit read. The post Activists, church, dev’t workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law
At least 98 activists, humanitarian and church workers are facing Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 and Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 charges according to Karapatan. They described these laws as “twin terror laws” that are being used against activists, humanitarian workers and those who serve the welfare of the marginalized. The post Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
DOLE assures workers of pay hike after wage review
Following President Marcos’ order for a review of minimum wage rates nationwide, the Department of Labor and Employment yesterday assured workers that pay hikes are coming soon......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
Marcos vows opportunities, empowerment for Filipino workers on Labor Day
In his Labor Day message, Marcos paid tribute to the Philippines’ “noble and diligent workers.”.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Engagement of government workers under contract of service, JO extended
Engagement of government workers under contract of service, JO extended.....»»
Dole 7 to employers: Give your workers heat breaks
Dole 7 to employers: Give your workers heat breaks.....»»
ILO: Billions of workers exposed to excessive heat
Over 2.4 billion workers in the Philippines and other countries are exposed to excessive heat that may lead to illnesses and injuries, according to the International Labor Organization......»»
ILO: Billions of workers exposed to excessive heat
Over 2.4 billion workers in the Philippines and other countries are exposed to excessive heat that may lead to illnesses and injuries, according to the International Labor Organization......»»
P56B in workers’ contributions not remitted to SSS
P56B in workers’ contributions not remitted to SSS.....»»
They treated me like an animal- how Filipino domestic workers become trapped podcast
Migrants from the Philippines make up a huge percentage of domestic workers around the world. But when their employers are abusive, visa restrictions force them to choose between enduring more suffering or becoming illegal. By Margaret Simons Continue reading........»»