The Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights has approved the issuance of a subpoena against the members of the family who was said to have abused their household helper. Sen. Francis Tolentino, chairman of the panel, approved the motion of Sen. Joseph Ejercito Estrada, who made...
Senator Raffy T. Tulfo has expressed dismay on the failure of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to provide specific timeline regarding the release of the unpaid wages claims of 10,000 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). During the Aug. 17...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed a bill seeking to address the working conditions of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) workers, noting the high levels of stress they are exposed to to meet the industry’s increasing demands. “Since its establishment in the country, the...
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte commended on August 15, Tuesday, social workers for their diligent efforts and a strong commitment to promoting social justice and highlighted their role as essential agents of transformative societal progress in the country. Duterte commended the 2,000...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, Aug. 15, extolled social workers in the communities and underscored the dedication and hard work they show every day. (Photo from the Department of Social Welfare and Development via Facebook) In her keynote speech at the 26th National Convention and General...
While the government has yet to receive reports of displaced workers due to the suspension of all reclamation projects in Manila Bay, a Cabinet member said affected workers will be assisted. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO ARNOLD QUIZOL) Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the Department of Labor...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has called on the Senate to pass into law a bill that fully exempts qualified overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from taking Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs in the Philippines. In filing Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2349, Lapid sought to amend...
Laguna 2nd district Rep. Ruth Mariano-Hernandez (Facebook) Laguna 2nd district Rep. Ruth Mariano-Hernandez intends to establish a government scholarship program for deserving students who want to pursue social work as a profession in the country. For this...
CAVITE – The provincial government distributed cash incentives to Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in an event at Cavite State University, Silang Campus, on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Photo from Cavite Provincial Information Office (MANILA BULLETIN) Gov. Jonvic Remulla...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has renewed his promise of supporting healthcare workers as he honored Charito Leonardo-Romano, the Filipino nurse the United Kingdom awarded for her work during the Covid-19 pandemic. *President Marcos and Filipino nurse Charito Leonardo-Romano...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa said on Tuesday, July 25, that the department is "very happy" with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address on Monday. "The rest of the Department of Health is very happy because I've been listening to SONA since I...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said his visit to Malaysia, where he will pursue more economic partnerships, will pave the way for his administration's dream to encourage overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to return home due to the opportunities that will await them in the future....
