The Supreme Court has affirmed with finality the leadership of former Senator Ernesto Herrera as the legitimate and constitutional president of the labor group Trade Union Congress of the Philippines.
Statement of Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz On the 2015 April Labor Force Survey [Released on June 9, 2015] I am pleased to note that the result of the 2015 April Labor Force Survey validates our optimism on the country’s overall employment situation. I further note that these results sustain the gains in decent work and Millennium…
From the Department of Labor and Employment The directive is aimed to facilitate the build-up of cases against erring establishments or employers.
It’s always best to be prepared even before a disaster strikes MANILA, Philippines – During disasters, it’s always best to be prepared. Disasters are almost predictable in a country that lies in the typhoon path. Disasters — which include earthquakes and typhoons — have caused incredible damage to the economy and to livelihood. In April…
If you’re going to get anywhere in business, you need people to take you seriously. According to the research, you can increase your credibility with the right presentation, knowledge, and people skills.
CEBU, Philippines- The Supreme Court has ruled with finality that former Senator Ernesto Herrera is the legitimate and constitutional president of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines, ending a four-year impasse in the TUCP leadership.
How might other South China Sea claimants responds to China’s maritime strategy? China released its first white paper on military strategy at the end of last month. Issued by the State Council Information Office, the white paper outlines China’s strategy of “active defense,” and highlights four critical security domains: the ocean, outer space, cyberspace, and…
The highest numbers of job openings in Metro Manila last year were for cashiers, sales personnel and accountants, with lawyers entering the top-10 list for the first time.
It had been thought that temperatures in the 21st century plateaued MIAMI, USA – Using updated data on the Earth’s surface temperatures worldwide, US government scientists have found no evidence of a pause in global warming in recent years, according to research published on Thursday, June 4.
Claims that women manage differently from—or better than—men are questionable Jun 6th 2015 | From the print edition Timekeeper ONE by one, the glittering prizes are falling to women. General Motors, IBM, PepsiCo, Lockheed Martin and DuPont are among a couple of dozen giant American companies with female bosses. Oxford University is about to follow…
The Philippines rose by nine notches to rank 51st among 102 countries in the Rule of Law Index 2015, which measures how the rule of law is experienced in practical, everyday situations by ordinary people around the world.
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Pregnant women regularly exposed to a range of detergents, solvents and pesticides have a substantially greater risk of giving birth to boys with genital deformities, according to a new French study.
MANILA, Philippines – Two years after the full implementation of the Kasambahay Law, more domestic workers are filing cases to compel their foreign and local employers to pay right wages and benefits, Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said yesterday.
While developing Asia has made great strides toward raising prosperity and reducing poverty during the last three decades, it has not done as well on good governance, which affects public service delivery in areas such as health, education, electricity, and water supply.
Here’s good news, Pag IBIG has just lowered housing loan interest rates under their End-User Financing program. The new interest rates were shared through the official Pag-IBIG Fund (HDMF) facebook page. Check out the details below.
The Philippines ranked 51st out of 102 countries in this year’s Rule of Law Index of the World Justice Project, up nine spots from its previous standing.
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) warned Thursday that the country risked losing potential investments to its neighbors in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) if the government would not adjust the current taxation system that has been a drag to the competitiveness of the local business environment.
The Philippines has achieved so much in the last few years that the risk of “back-sliding” is a greater concern for international investors heading toward the 2016 presidential elections, a Singapore-based Filipino senior banker at ING Bank said.
When you go for a job interview, it is very important that you are prepared and confident for it. It is necessary to be confident in a job interview so that you can deliver your best. Once you get a job, it will be easier for you to pay back your debts, especially if you…
Japan is not immune from the increase in inequality observed in other advanced countries in recent years. Anecdotal evidence suggests that concerns over income inequality have grown among the Japanese population, and the previously widely held notion that ‘all Japanese are middle class’ is a thing of the past. As seen in Figure 1 when…
Peter Poschen, Director of the ILO Enterprises Department, argues that the world of work has a central role to play in tackling climate change and ensuring a just transition to a green economy.
Over the course of my career, I’ve worked with some freakishly intelligent people. When interacting with them, my MO has always been to keep relatively quiet, remembering the words of wisdom commonly attributed to both Mark Twain and Abraham Lincoln: “Better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool than to open it…
THE PHILIPPINES posted the second biggest rank improvement among member economies of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) in terms of ease of doing business over the last five years, according to state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies.
From the Department of Labor and Employment For employment facilitation, DOLE will assist in monitoring and profiling would-be displaced teaching and non-teaching personnel.
Japan is not immune from the increase in inequality observed in other advanced countries in recent years. Anecdotal evidence suggests that concerns over income inequality have grown among the Japanese population, and the previously widely held notion that ‘all Japanese are middle class’ is a thing of the past. As seen in Figure 1 when…
Former Chief Justice Reynato Puno has warned that the vulnerability of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to constitutional attacks might jeopardize efforts to bring about a lasting peace in Mindanao.
MANILA, Philippines – Hundreds of inspection teams from local government units and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) will inspect factories in Metro Manila to enforce safety standards and prevent tragedies similar to the slippers factory fire that killed 72 people in Valenzuela last month.
While online sites like LinkedIn, SimplyHired.com, and Monster.com have become popular with job seekers of all sorts, the basic tool for finding and landing a new job is still the good-old-fashioned resume. Do it right, and your resume may help you attract the attention of a recruiter—or your next boss. Do it wrong, and your…
There’s always a significant adjustment to make when transitioning from school to the workforce, with the sudden realization that no matter how smart or talented you are, you’re starting at the bottom.
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