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......»»
FPRRD to deal with ICC probe, won’t seek help from PBBM
FORMER President Rodrigo Duterte will be dealing with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) probe regarding his administration's war on drugs, and won't seek any help from his successor, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr......»»
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......»»
RTWPB-XI to conduct public hearing on minimum wage adjustment for private sector, domestic workers
RTWPB-XI to conduct public hearing on minimum wage adjustment for private sector, domestic workers.....»»
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......»»
Church without Sin: A weaker Catholic Church faces a second Marcos
A Catholic Church that lost much credibility in the 2022 elections is gearing up for battle under Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of the dictator it helped depose 38 years ago.....»»
34 injured as church floor collapses in Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Thirty-four people were injured after the second floor of a packed Roman Catholic Church in Bulacan province, north of Manila, collapsed on Wednesday, a disaster-response official said. Gina Ayson, head of the San Jose del Monte City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, said the accident occurred in the morning as Catholics packed the church to celebrate Ash Wednesday. Ay.....»»
34 injured as church floor collapses in Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Thirty-four people were injured after the second floor of a packed Roman Catholic Church in Bulacan province, north of Manila, collapsed on Wednesday, a disaster-response official said. Gina Ayson, head of the San Jose del Monte City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, said the accident occurred in the morning as Catholics packed the church to celebrate Ash Wednesday. Ay.....»»
Church wedding nina Luis at Jessy tuloy na; Baby Peanut ‘little bride’
CONFIRMED! Tuloy na tuloy na ang pinakahihintay na church wedding ng mag-asawang Jessy Mendiola at Luis Manzano. Kung tama nga ang nakarating sa aming balita, magaganap daw ang kasal nina Luis at Jessy sa simbahan ngayong darating na February 15. Sa isang panayam, sinabi ni Jessy na mangyayari ang church wedding nila ng kanyang mister.....»»
No Labor Day wage increase
Workers demanding a salary increase will be disappointed as there will be no announcement of a wage hike this Labor Day......»»
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.....»»
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 […].....»»
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......»»
House panel to start deliberations on wage hike tomorrow
The House committee on labor and employment will start tomorrow deliberations on various bills proposing wage adjustments amid the high inflation rate in the country......»»
Delivery drivers urge Mayor Baste for business permit exemption
Title: Delivery Drivers Seek Exemption from Business Permit Requirement A group of delivery drivers in Davao is urging Mayor Sebastian Duterte to exempt them from the mandatory business permits. The drivers, including those from various delivery apps such as Grab and FoodPanda, are concerned about the financial burden imposed by the business permits, which range from P2,000 to P6,000. They argue that this requirement is unique to Davao City among all cities and provinces in the Philippines. Grab rider Rolando Atico emphasized the need for solidarity among all delivery drivers, regardless of the app they work for. He urged fellow drivers to support each other, as the financial impact may extend beyond just Grab and FoodPanda. Atico also requested Mayor Duterte to reconsider the requirement and reinstate the previous occupational permit, which only cost P125. The group is facing a 30-day deadline to obtain the business permits, and they are citing financial constraints as a reason for their request for an extension. Failure to comply could result in their removal from the delivery platforms, jeopardizing their livelihoods. Additionally, they are advocating for changes to Davao City's Revenue Code, proposing a model similar to Cebu City, where only an occupational permit is required. The drivers are also calling for an inquiry into the lack of transparency and unilateral actions of food delivery companies, particularly concerning rider capitalization and financial concerns. They believe that a thorough investigation will help ensure fairness and equity in their financial obligations and working relationship with the delivery companies. Maribel Paguican, the Business Bureau officer-in-charge, stated that non-certified delivery riders categorized as service contractors must obtain a business permit. She mentioned two permits for occupational and business activities, with a discounted structure for delivery riders. However, concerns have been raised about increased taxes, potentially ranging from P3,000 to P6,000, along with an additional tax on top of the declared income of P1,400. The delivery drivers' plea for exemption from the business permit requirement reflects their concerns about the financial impact and the potential threat to their livelihoods. Their call for solidarity and support from fellow drivers highlights the urgency of the situation. This story sheds light on the challenges faced by delivery drivers in Davao and the implications of the business permit requirement on their financial well-being. It also underscores their efforts to seek fairness and equity in their working relationship with the authorities and delivery companies......»»
P38 daily wage increase “not enough” for Davao workers
Daily wage earners in Davao City are not satisfied with the new salary increase of only P38 daily in Region 11 announced by the Department of Labor and Employment XI......»»
Health workers grapple with understaffing, poor protection
Jao Clumia of the AHW said, the prolonged delay in receiving these benefits affects the morale and service of healthcare workers. They feel disheartened, leading to the exodus of frontline workers. The post Health workers grapple with understaffing, poor protection appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
2 workers die after buried alive in well in Philippines
MANILA, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Two male workers have been killed after they were buried alive in a well they were digging in Quezon province, southeast of Philippine capital Manila, police said Wednesday. Police said that four workers were digging 13 feet deep inside the well when the soil collapsed at around 2:30 p.m. local time in Calauag town on Tuesday. Rescuers saved two of the workers hours after the acc.....»»
Labor Day rally set to press for wage hike
More than four million Filipino workers are being denied a decent life due to meager salaries, according to a coalition of labor groups, which set a solidarity march on May 1......»»
Davao region workers to get pay hike soon
Minimum wage earners in Davao region are expected to receive a higher take-home pay soon as the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) has deliberated on a petition for a salary increase, according to the Department of Labor and Employment......»»
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......»»