Advertisements


We are sorry, the requested page does not exist




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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

‘Congress may review NGCP’s franchise’

The Joint Congressional Energy Commission might be convened to review and decide on the amendment or cancellation of the franchise of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines following the region-wide power outage in Western Visayas that caused billions of pesos in economic losses, Sen. Raffy Tulfo said over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Labor groups rally against Charter change, call for wage hike instead

MANILA, Philippines — Labor groups are joining the opposition against Charter change (Cha-cha), with one group urging lawmakers to prioritize passing a law for a P150 wage hike for private sector workers. The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) vice president Jun Mendoza Ramirez in a statement on Sunday emphasized the need to concentrate on the immediate.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Davao workers get pay hike

Minimum wage earners as well as household workers or kasambahay in Davao region will receive higher take-home pay after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) approved their petition for a salary increase......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Workers hold pro-wage hike rally today

Workers will mount a protest action today to push for the immediate granting of salary increases whether through legislation or wage order......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Workers seek Church help on wage hike

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is seeking the intervention of the Catholic Church for immediate passage of the pending P150 legislated nationwide wage hike......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Raffy Tulfo tackles crime, abuse on TV5 comeback show

Media personality and senator Raffy Tulfo returns to television via a new show on TV5 that aims to "seek justice" and "extend help" for people in need. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

‘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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

RTWPB 7 to hold public hearing for Kasambahay wage hike

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-7 will hold a public hearing on April 7 for the increase of the minimum wage for “Kasambahay” or housemaids. The public hearing will be held at the Grub Hub Food Park, Belmont One, Barangay Upper Calajoan in Minglanilla town. The activity will start.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Sen. Tulfo raises concern about resorts found near Mt. Apo

SENATOR Raffy Tulfo raises concern about resorts found at the buffer zones of Mount Apo......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Bettor na 20 beses nanalo sa lotto sa loob ng 1 buwan buking ni Tulfo

KADUDA-DUDA umano ang pagkapanalo ng iisang tao sa lotto nang 20 beses sa loob lamang ng isang buwan, ayon kay Sen. Raffy Tulfo. Ito’y matapos niyang pag-aralan ang listahan ng mga lotto winners na ibinigay sa kanya ng Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). “’Yung PCSO nagbigay ho sa akin ng listahan, ito nga po yung.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Rep. Tulfo calls on nat’l gov t to probe into Masara landslide

ACT-CIS Partylist representative Congressman Erwin Tulfo, earlier this week, reiterated his sentiments regarding the slow conduct of the investigation by the national government into the Masara landslide tragedy that claimed at least 98 individuals and injured 32......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Solo parents deserve bigger cash subsidy – Rep. Chan

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Solo parents, who are receiving minimum and below minimum wage, deserve more than the P1, 000 cash subsidy that is provided for in the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act. This was according to Lapu-Lapu City Lone District Representative Cindi King-Chan. Chan, who delivered a privilege speech during the “All Women Legislators.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

DOLE-Davao exec calls on Congress to carefully study uniform daily wage hike bill

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) – The legislative push for a nationwide P100 to P400 daily increase for minimum wage earners in the private sector “must be compatible with the socio-economic conditions and purchasing power of each region,” an official from the Department of Labor and Employment – Davao Region (DOLE-Davao) said. “If Congress […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

“MIE nlc fittings: Your ultimate choice for quality and durability”

In daily life, modern plumbing plays a pivotal role, facilitated by a commitment to innovation and the use of high-quality materials, ensuring longevity and reliability, ultimately leading to reduced maintenance costs and dependable performance......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Wage boards working on pay hike petitions’

The different Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards have started the review of existing minimum wage rates in their respective regions, according to Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Laguesma ‘binaril’ P100 wage hike, kinastigo ng Senado

Tinawag na unpopular labor secretary si Bienvenido Laguesma matapos nitong kontrahin ang P100 wage hike bill sa Senado. The post Laguesma ‘binaril’ P100 wage hike, kinastigo ng Senado first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

BBM kinulit sa P100 wage hike bill

Matapos isnabin ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang P100 wage hike bill ng Senado sa kanyang Labor Day speech noong Miyerkoles, nanawagan naman si Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri na sertipikahan ang panukala sa dagdag sahod ng mga manggagawa. The post BBM kinulit sa P100 wage hike bill first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024