Workers seeking paid ‘heat leaves’
Workers are seeking a revision of the “no work, no pay” arrangement for those opting to take a leave of absence due to extreme heat......»»
City Heat
A pedestrian shields herself from the scorching heat of the sun in downtown Cotabato City on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The heat index of the city has averaged 41 degrees in the last four days, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. MindaNews photo.....»»
MMDA may ‘heat stroke break’ ulit para sa field personnel
RAMDAM niyo na ba ang mainit na panahon? Habang hindi pa idinedeklara ang tag-init season, ibabalik na ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ang anti-heat stroke program. Ayon sa MMDA, muli nilang ipatutupad ang tinatawag nilang “heat stroke break” simula March 15 hanggang May 31. Ang layunin nito ay para protektahan ang mga field worker.....»»
Too heated: Butler, 3 others ejected as tempers flare in Heat-Pelicans duel
Heat star Jimmy Butler and three other players get thrown out following a brawl during an emotional Heat-Pelicans battle.....»»
House panel OKs tax breaks for companies hiring senior citizens
Under the bill, companies hiring elderly workers can avail of a 25% tax reduction of the amount paid to salaries, wages and benefits and trainings for senior citizens. .....»»
Benitez seeking re-election as Bacolod mayor, Paduano says
Benitez seeking re-election as Bacolod mayor, Paduano says.....»»
Woman seeking justice for cow’s death in Dalaguete town
Woman seeking justice for cow’s death in Dalaguete town.....»»
House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise
House approves bill seeking revocation of SMNI’s franchise.....»»
SPNEC confirms it is looking for investors in Terra Solar to help fund project dev t
SP New Energy, Meralco’s new renewable energy subsidiary, confirms a report that it was seeking investors to help fund the development of the 3.5 GW Terra Solar project, but clarified that it is only seeking investors “at the Terra Solar Philippines Inc. level,” and that it has only “just launched the process and are still in discussions with various possible investors.” .....»»
Israeli troops open fire at people seeking food
Israeli troops open fire at people seeking food.....»»
Senator approves measure seeking medical use of marijuana
Senator approves measure seeking medical use of marijuana.....»»
Championship or bust for redemption-seeking Lady Bulldogs in UAAP Season 86
The National University Lady Bulldogs are seeking redemption in the upcoming UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament......»»
House committee approves measure seeking to ban Pogo in PH
House committee approves measure seeking to ban Pogo in PH.....»»
Dismissed LRTA workers seek SC oral arguments to address illegal dismissal
Former employees of the Light Rail Transit Authority urged the Supreme Court to conduct oral arguments for their petition, seeking a review of their alleged illegal dismissal from the state-controlled transport firm......»»
House eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is considering a daily minimum wage hike for all private sector workers higher than the P100 proposed by the Senate, including a bill seeking a P350 increase. In a statement on Sunday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe pointed out that the chamber’s members arrived at a consensus.....»»
Senate OKs on second reading P100 wage hike
The Senate approved on second reading yesterday a bill seeking a P100 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers – a Valentine’s gift to minimum wage earners......»»
Employers buck legislated P100 wage hike
A Senate bill seeking a P100 increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers nationwide is facing opposition from employers who say this will hurt micro and small businesses and dampen investors’ appetite......»»
Abra Mining investors turning up the heat on SEC and PSE to resolve unlisted shares issue
Shareholders of Abra Mining, together with stockbroker Victor Dominquez, are seeking a Congressional inquiry into “the alleged failure of the SEC and PSE to formalize charges against the executives of Abra Mining...” for their role AR’s sale of shares which were unlisted and unregistered during the “basura” (garbage) stock frenzy that heated up in late 2020 and overboiled in early 2021......»»
187 workers rescued from Porac POGO hub
187 workers rescued from Porac POGO hub.....»»
SSS, MDC ink deal to extend coverage to workers’ spouses
SSS, MDC ink deal to extend coverage to workers’ spouses.....»»
Zelensky seeks Filipino mental health workers as war takes toll on Ukrainians
Zelensky told Marcos that his government needs more mental health workers to support Ukrainian soldiers and defenders on the frontlines of the war......»»