The Senate on Monday, December 11, concurred with the Philippines’ ratification of the International Labour Organization (ILO) convention addressing violence and harassment in the world of work. Voting 20-0-0, members of the chamber approved on third and final reading Proposed Resolution...
Contract of service and job order workers in the government will receive service recognition incentive and gratuity pay this year. President Marcos has signed two administrative orders (AO) —Nos. 12 and 13—granting incentive and gratuity pay to government personnel. Through AO No. 12,...
As thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are bound to return and celebrate Christmas with their loved ones, Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion urged Filipinos working abroad to take some time during the holidays to plan for a future homecoming as entrepreneurs. File photo Concepcion said...
Senator Imelda "Imee" Marcos said on Tuesday, December 5, that the Philippines could be the first Asian country to ratify an international labor treaty that would give informal workers the same degree of protection as regular employees against physical, sexual, psychological, and economic abuse....
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte hailed Go Negosyo’s “Balik-Bayan” program for serving as a “new road” and “new life” for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who dream of never leaving their families behind in pursuit of a better life. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE...
PLDT Global Corporation, the international arm of the Philippines' largest integrated telco PLDT Inc., is collaborating with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to empower and advocate for the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). “Now more than ever, we witness the...
In remembering the 160th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, President Marcos on Thursday, Nov. 30, said he sees a modern Bonifacio in every Filipino worker as he urged them to serve the country and contribute in its economic, social, and cultural progress. Bonifacio Shrine in Manila...
"True heroes." This was how President Marcos described the social workers who dedicated their lives to caring for children in shelters and orphanage centers as he thanked them for making the kids feel loved. GIFTS FOR CHILDREN — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise...
Senators on Thursday, November 23 urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to devise all means to bring back home 17 Filipino seafarers who were held hostage by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva offered his prayers for the safety of the 17...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, November 22 urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to ensure the safety and immediate release of the 17 Filipinos who were among the foreigners held hostage in a cargo ship in the southern Red Sea. ...
Over P15.3 billion will be for the assistance and projects for Filipino migrant workers next year, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Tuesday, Nov. 21 that the budget is allotted for the proposed national budget of the...
President Marcos recognized the contributions of Filipinos in the United States of America (USA) as he asked them to continue being ambassadors of goodwill for the country and the people. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos said this as he met members of the Filipino...
