Monthly Archives: June 2020

ITUC report sets out framework for legislation to protect workers across supply chains

Published by rudy Date posted on June 22, 2020

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‘Affect’ vs.’Effect’ and 9 more pairs of commonly confused words

Published by rudy Date posted on June 22, 2020

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No student left behind? During pandemic, education ‘only for those who can afford’

Published by rudy Date posted on June 22, 2020

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Girls’ rights advocate raises alarm over gender-related abuses during quarantine

Published by rudy Date posted on June 22, 2020

By: Rosalie O. Abatayo, CDN Digital, 22 Jun 2020 Stop Sexual abuse Concept, stop violence against Women, international women’s day CEBU CITY, Philippines — A group of non-government organizations (NGOs) has called on the government to “empower, protect and immediately respond” to the needs of girls and young women amid the high number of cases…

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2020 ICT Benchmark Overview

Published by rudy Date posted on June 22, 2020

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Overcoming remote contact center agent challenges

Published by rudy Date posted on June 22, 2020

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14,000 provincial bus workers lose jobs due to pandemic: transport leader

Published by rudy Date posted on June 22, 2020

by ABS-CBN News, 22 Jun 2020 MANILA — Some 14,000 workers of provincial bus firms have lost their jobs due to coronavirus quarantines, a transport leader said Monday.

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PNP: Domestic violence, OSEC complaints surge as lockdown eased

Published by rudy Date posted on June 22, 2020

by Neil Jayson Servallos (The Philippine Star), 22 Jun 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The more relaxed quarantine measures imposed at the beginning of the month also ushered in an increase in the reporting of domestic violence, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.

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New moms becoming more vulnerable to mental health deterioration due to coronavirus: Study

Published by rudy Date posted on June 21, 2020

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‘Recovery slowest in Philippines’

Published by rudy Date posted on June 21, 2020

by Czeriza Valencia (The Philippine Star), 21 Jun 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Economic recovery in the Philippines will likely be among the slowest in Asia because of prolonged lockdowns and the continued rise in the number of cases of the coronavirus disease 2019, according to London-based Capital Economics.

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COVID causing depression in elderly

Published by rudy Date posted on June 21, 2020

by Shiela Crisostomo (The Philippine Star, 21 Jun 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Not only are the elderly more prone to contracting the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) but they are also vulnerable to bouts of depression and anxiety which are now associated with the illness, according to the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation (NGF).

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Lawmakers want review of disability benefits law amid ‘fake PWD’ allegations

Published by rudy Date posted on June 21, 2020

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Over 214,000 Metro Manilans emerge from poverty in 2018

Published by rudy Date posted on June 21, 2020

By Lourdes O. Pilar, Philstar, 21 Jun 2020 MORE THAN 200,000 Filipinos in Metro Manila made it past the poverty threshold in 2018, according to new data derived from poverty incidence estimates by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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Malacañang releases a copy of IATF resolution No. 47, series of 2020 (1/2) | @sam_medenilla

Published by rudy Date posted on June 20, 2020

Malacañang releases a copy of IATF resolution No. 47, series of 2020 (1/2) | @sam_medenilla pic.twitter.com/957NmQHzEE — BusinessMirror (@BusinessMirror) June 20, 2020

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Taxman eyes bloggers, YouTubers

Published by rudy Date posted on June 20, 2020

By: DJ Yap, Pocholo Concepcion, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 20 Jun 2020 A popular political blogger, whose site was launched in 2017 and has drawn 250,000 followers, used to earn an average of P15,000 to P25,000 monthly from Google ads and instant articles from Facebook.

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First in 75 yrs: Victory Liner laying off hundreds of workers

Published by rudy Date posted on June 20, 2020

By: Doris Dumlao-Abadilla, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 20 Jun 2020 For the first time in its 75-year history, bus operator Victory Liner Inc. (VLI) is laying off hundreds of employees to stay afloat amid the tough economic and regulatory environment shaped by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Women at work need decisive action from ASEAN to recover from COVID-19

Published by rudy Date posted on June 20, 2020

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The effects of privatization on exports and jobs

Published by rudy Date posted on June 19, 2020

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These are the countries that spend the most and least time on social media

Published by rudy Date posted on June 19, 2020

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PH must speed up reforms to sustain competitiveness: DTI chief

Published by rudy Date posted on June 19, 2020

By Kris Crismundo, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 19 Jun 2020 MANILA – Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said the country should fast track reforms and implement policies that will sustain its competitiveness amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

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[ANALYSIS] Duterte’s new COVID-19 loans: Need we worry?

Published by rudy Date posted on June 19, 2020

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DTI: Sellers operating on ‘irregular’ basis not required to register

Published by rudy Date posted on June 19, 2020

By: Neil Arwin Mercado, INQINQUIRER.net, 19 Jun 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Sellers that are operating “intermittently or irregularly” as well as those selling homemade items as a hobby are not required to register, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Friday.

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New UN report offers blueprint for greener, more resilient world of work

Published by rudy Date posted on June 19, 2020

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COVID-19’s impact on global supply chains will cause a recession like we’ve never seen before

Published by rudy Date posted on June 19, 2020

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Isko creates call centers for seniors

Published by rudy Date posted on June 19, 2020

By Itchie G. Cabayan, People’s Tonight, 19 Jun 2020 SOON, the senior citizens in Manila who have concerns or queries will only have to dial a certain number and need no longer go all the way to City Hall.

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Taguig online sex trafficker arrested, 8 minors rescued

Published by rudy Date posted on June 19, 2020

POLICE arrested a 30-year-old female online sex trafficker and brought eight minors to safety on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Of the eight minors rescued, one was a 27-year-old deaf — female who turned out to be the suspect’s younger sister. The youngest rescued was a two-year-old boy.

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SWS reports ‘worst trend in survey history’ as quality of life in Philippines slips

Published by rudy Date posted on June 18, 2020

by Ratziel San Juan (Philstar.com), 18 Jun 2020 MANILA, Philippines (Update 1, 11:56 a.m.) — A large majority of Filipinos have been found to be worse off compared to a year ago, according to the results of a Social Weather Stations survey released Thursday morning.

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Supreme Court affirms condo dues not subject to tax

Published by rudy Date posted on June 18, 2020

The Supreme Court says association dues and other assessment charges do not form part of a condominium corporation’s gross income by Rappler.com, 18 Jun 2020 MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) affirmed an earlier Makati City court ruling that condominium dues are not subject to tax.

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breakdown ng 6% na gumanda ang buhay during lockdown:

Published by rudy Date posted on June 18, 2020

breakdown ng 6% na gumanda ang buhay during lockdown: 3% – nagbebenta ng ube cheese pandesal2% – gumawa ng onlyfans account1% – resellers ng yakult pic.twitter.com/0NFwV1xGym — just sagittarius things (@scorsaguin) June 18, 2020

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Workers’ rights seen crumbling as coronavirus threatens further setbacks

Published by rudy Date posted on June 18, 2020

by Kieran Guilbert, Thomson Reuters Foundation, 18 Jun 2020 LONDON, June 18 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Labour rights are being eroded worldwide as more countries deny workers the ability to strike, unionise and negotiate better terms, a global trade union said on Thursday, warning that the coronavirus pandemic could lead to further setbacks.

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