CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Government and non-government organizations, including the business sector, unveiled advocacy billboards and materials on Wednesday, August 16, to raise awareness against child labor in this city. OFFICIALS from ChildFund Philippines, the Kaanib Foundation Inc.,...
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...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the labor and employment plan (LEP) aimed at addressing unemployment and underemployment in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) This was disclosed by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma...
A total of 50 child laborers in Pasig City were given free healthcare services by the local government and its affiliated national agencies and hospitals through the “Batang Malaya” initiative on Friday, Aug. 11. Photo from Coun. Quin Cruz FB Page / MANILA BULLETIN The “Batang...
Kabayan Rep. Ron Salo (Rep. Salo's office) The proposed Migrant Worker Relations Commission (MWRC) will go a long way in resolving cases of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with labor disputes in a timely manner. With this end in mind, House Committee on Overseas...
More than three million workers will be needed to implement the government's infrastructure projects next year. File Photo This was disclosed by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan after a meeting with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to discuss...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), on Thursday, August 3, reported that a total of 2,904 laborers in Central Visayas (Region 7) benefitted from its conciliation program dubbed as the Single Entry Approach (SEnA). *(Courtesy of DOLE) * SEnA, according to DOLE, is a form of...
Protecting the freedom of religion holds the key to our nation's progress. Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla stressed this on Tuesday, August 1, as he pointed out that following the teachings of one's faith would lead to true service and good governance. Committee on Cultural Communities and...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that his administration will look after their welfare by continually crafting policies and entering into agreements to improve their working conditions. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his second State of...
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. on Monday, July 17 vowed to continue pushing for the passage of his P150 across-the-board wage hike bill. Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. (MB File Photo) Revilla stressed the importance of legislating it to allow the...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a measure making discriminatory acts in the hiring and dismissal of indigenous people (IPs) from work unlawful. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada (Senate PRIB Photo) “To exclude any person from any employment...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri on Friday, July 7, assured labor groups and all workers that he would continue to push for a legislated minimum wage hike of P150 to ensure that Filipino workers receive a decent living wage. Senate President Juan Miguel...