The House of Representatives will pursue the passage of laws aimed at promoting and protecting the Filipino workers’ welfare, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said on Monday, May 1. Romualdez made the assurance as he joins the nation in celebrating the Labor Day, greeting workers...
Vice President Sara Duterte has vowed to devote the remaining five years of her term to strengthening the country's education system to better prepare the youth and help them have quality jobs in the future. *Vice President Sara Duterte (File photo)* Duterte, who is also the secretary of the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has assured Filipino workers that his administration is working hard to provide them with more opportunities to uplift their families' living conditions as he paid tribute to them on Labor Day. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo)*...
FROM THE MARGINS Today is Labor Day, a national holiday honoring Filipino workers. Philippine Labor Day was first celebrated on May 1, 1903, when more than 100,000 workers organized by the Union Obrera Democratica de Filipina – the country’s first labor organization – marched from Tondo to...
As the nation observes Labor Day, it may be well to revisit what the Philippine Constitution provides in Article XIII on Social Justice and Human Rights. Section 3 states: “The State shall afford full protection to labor, local and overseas, organized and unorganized, and promote full employment...
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – The Central Luzon police have declared their readiness for the commemoration of Labor Day on May 1, Monday, where possible mass actions to be staged by labor and political groups all over the region are expected. Police Regional Office-3 Director...
A ranking congressman highlighted on the eve of Labor Day three of his longstanding proposals that aim to provide Filipino workers with a decent life. "As we celebrate Labor Day this May 1, we recognize the indispensable role of labor as the backbone of our economy and society, and thus, we stand...
As Filipinos commemorate Labor Day, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved Executive Order (EO) No. 23 which will strengthen inter-agency coordination and facilitate the resolution of labor disputes. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File photo)* Executive Secretary Lucas...
Five government aid beneficiaries are new homeowners after being picked in a raffle for house and lot packages during the 121st Labor Day celebration at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on April 30. *President Marcos turns over the symbolic house key to one of the five raffle winners of a...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Sunday, April 30 called on the government to thoroughly study the measures that seek to determine the reasonable living wage for the country’s workers. Villanueva made the call ahead of the nation’s Labor Day activities on Monday, May 1. ...
CAMP Marcelo A. Adduru, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – The Police Regional Office-2 has vowed a peaceful and safe observance of Labor Day. Police Brig. Gen. Percival A. Rumbaoa, PRO-2 director, ordered maximum police presence in Region 2, particularly in areas where different sectoral groups,...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to focus on programs that hone the skills of Filipino workers as he assured them that promoting their welfare remains his administration's top priority. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr....
