Manila, Philippines – The Philippines has conveyed to the Iraqi government its commitment to assist in the manpower requirements of Iraq amid a massive reconstruction effort, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday. Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario reiterated on Thursday the Philippines’ commitment during a bilateral meeting with visiting Iraqi Foreign Minister…
Manila, Philippines – A bill seeking to provide equal opportunities to adults and out-of-school youth of high school age to avail of free high school education through distance learning was approved yesterday on third and final reading at the House of Representatives.
Manila, Philippines – President Aquino assured the public yesterday that his government was committed to ensure inclusive growth benefiting all sectors as the country’s gross domestic product grew 6.4 percent in the first quarter of the year.
…Tops Asian average of 3.7%… The Philippine economy grew 6.4 percent during the first quarter, the highest in Asia except for China. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) director general Arsenio Balisacan said growth was high enough to generate 1.1 million new jobs for the quarter.
Asean reaffirms plan on economic integration The economic forecast for many countries these days ranges from shaky to dismal, especially among industrialized countries. Yet, the Philippines and Indonesia stand out as rare examples of emerging Asian economies with positive rating outlooks.
May –
Anti-Graft and Corruption Awareness Month
“Corruption drains the nation
and victimizes workers who build the nation.
Accountability now!”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the recommendations of the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry
against serious violations of protocols of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association.
Accept the National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar. Reject Military!
#WearMask #WashHands
#Report Corruption #SearchPosts #TakePicturesVideos
May 1 – Labor Day
May 2 – World Freedom Day
May 12 – World Communication Day
May 15 – International Day of Families
May 16 – International Day of Living
Together in Peace
May 21 – World Day for Cultural Diversity
for Dialogue and Development
Monthly Observances:
The Month of the Ocean
Anti-Graft and Corruption Awareness Month
Volunteerism Month
Weekly Observances:
Week 2: Safe Motherhood Week
Daily Observances:
May 1: Labor Day
May 7: Health Worker’s Day
May 31: National Fisherfolks Day
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