Monthly Archives: November 2020

PHL schools need new curriculum to boost talent competitiveness

Published by rudy Date posted on November 30, 2020

By Jenina P. Ibanez, Reporter, BusinessWorld, 30 Nov 2020 THE Philippines should improve the education curriculum to boost competitiveness of its future workers, business leaders said.

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Should isolation periods be shorter for people with COVID-19?

Published by rudy Date posted on November 30, 2020

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INDONESIA – Omnibus Law on Job Creation; General Overview on Employment Cluster

Published by rudy Date posted on November 30, 2020

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[ANALYSIS] In times of crises, the youth is left behind

Published by rudy Date posted on November 30, 2020

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Food delivery apps are booming. Their workers are often struggling.

Published by rudy Date posted on November 30, 2020

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Over 333K overseas Filipinos repatriated amid COVID-19 pandemic

Published by rudy Date posted on November 30, 2020

by Darryl John Esguerra, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 30 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — A total of 333,697 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have so far been repatriated amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 chair Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Monday night.

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A comprehensive survey and report by The Economist Intelligence Unit for Westpac Institutional Bank uncovers the experiences and plans of more than 100 CEOs as they confront the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and face into an unpredictable future.

Published by rudy Date posted on November 30, 2020

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Labor group says HCDC will retrench all teachers, staff

Published by rudy Date posted on November 29, 2020

by RALPH LAWRENCE G. LLEMIT, 29 Nov 2020 A LABOR group slammed Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC) for its planned “100-percent retrenchment” of its teachers and staff, calling their action “illegal and inhumane” while still under the state of pandemic.

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Going green will mean $1.35 trillion in opportunities for Asean economies—report

Published by rudy Date posted on November 29, 2020

by The Straits Times/Asia News Network, 29 Nov 2020 SINGAPORE — Going green could bring up to US$1 trillion in annual economic benefits to Southeast Asian economies by 2030, a report by global management consulting firm Bain and Company said last Thursday (Nov 26).

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A P1.84-trillion loss—due to gov’t bungling

Published by rudy Date posted on November 28, 2020

By: Solita Collas-Monsod, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 28 Nov 2020 What has the country lost to COVID-19? This column will not deal with the number of deaths (8,242), or the number of cases (424,297), or translate these into all sorts of indicators, like number of work days lost or amount of income foregone, or medical expenses,…

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Quezon City opens shelter for abuse survivors

Published by rudy Date posted on November 28, 2020

by Janvic Mateo (The Philippine Star ) – 28 Nov 2020 QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The Quezon City government yesterday opened a shelter for survivors of gender-based violence, particularly women, children and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.

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This is how we prevent future pandemics, say 22 leading scientists

Published by rudy Date posted on November 27, 2020

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Gov’t orders consolidation of contact tracing data via StaySafe.ph app

Published by rudy Date posted on November 27, 2020

by Krissy Aguilar, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 27 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ COVID-19 task force has required government agencies and local government units to use the StaySafe.ph application in a bid to consolidate contact tracing data.

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‘Basic necessity’: Law eyed to give each learner laptop, internet access

Published by rudy Date posted on November 27, 2020

by Christia Marie Ramos, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 27 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is eyeing a law that would provide every learner in the country with a laptop and access to the internet.

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Teen pregnancy: A national social emergency

Published by rudy Date posted on November 27, 2020

by Roberto R. Romulo (The Philippine Star ), 27 Nov 2020 The government declared in August 2019 that teenage pregnancy is a national social emergency on the back of clearly worrisome trends.

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Economic cost of virus, typhoons seen at P3.4 trillion

Published by rudy Date posted on November 27, 2020

by Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star), 27 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines may incur P3.4 trillion in economic losses this year due to the pandemic and the destruction brought about by the recent typhoons, a lawmaker and economist said.

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Hot money outflow triples in 10 months

Published by rudy Date posted on November 27, 2020

by Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star), 27 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The net outflow of speculative funds or hot money more than tripled to $3.94 billion from January to October compared to last year’s $1.22 billion despite the strong inflows in October, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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UP leads 14 Philippines universities in Asian rankings

Published by rudy Date posted on November 27, 2020

by Janvic Mateo (The Philippine Star), 27 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines —Fourteen Philippine academic institutions have made it to top 650 universities in Asia – according to education information provider Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) – with the University of the Philippines still on top with its improved ranking from 72nd last year to 69th this year.

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Malaysia’s 1.7 million foreign workers to undergo mandatory Covid-19 screening

Published by rudy Date posted on November 26, 2020

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Lopez: DTI eyes reopening of more businesses before 2021

Published by rudy Date posted on November 26, 2020

By: Cristina Eloisa Baclig, INQINQUIRER.net, 26 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez on Wednesday said they are targeting a lower percentage of closed businesses before the year ends.

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Decades-long fight to overhaul tax perks nears end as Senate OKs CREATE

Published by rudy Date posted on November 26, 2020

by Prinz Magtulis (Philstar.com), 26 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE 7:55 p.m., Nov. 26) — A highly contentious bill that rolls back some tax perks is on its way to enactment, bringing to close decades of grueling fight by government to recoup revenue losses which critics have consistently feared would only discourage much-needed foreign investments.

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House declares climate emergency

Published by rudy Date posted on November 26, 2020

by Xave Gregorio (Philstar.com), 26 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday declared a climate emergency, calling climate change a “clear and present threat to the country’s national security and its efforts to reduce poverty.”

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Full-year investment flows in PH still in the red even after push from IT firm’s IPO

Published by rudy Date posted on November 26, 2020

by Daxim L. Lucas, the Philippine Daily Inquirer, 26 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines—So-called hot money investments in the Philippines yielded net inflows of $439 million in October after seven straight months of net outflows that started in March, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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18 Aug 2020 – Affiliates of NTUC Phl – FFF, NATOW, NUBE, Obrero Pilipino, PACIWU, PFL – report on issues, responses and initiatives against COVID-19.

Published by rudy Date posted on November 26, 2020

18 Aug 2020 – Affiliates of NTUC Phl – NATOW, FFF, NUBE, Obrero Pilipino, PACIWU, PFL – formally report on issues, responses and initiatives against COVID-19.

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Published by rudy Date posted on November 26, 2020

November 30 is “Global day of action – Jobs, Rights, Safety,Accountability”! #Philippines Unionism is not terrorism! #NoToTerrorLawPH #HandsOffTradeUnionsPH Nov 25 to Dec 10 is 16 days of activism against gender-based violence! #RatifyC190 #StopGBV #OrangeThe World #16Days #GenerationEquality https://bit.ly/39aWa2g

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“Those who are corrupt, lazy, incompetent in the government, be forewarned. You are now one text away,” sabi ni Presidential spokesperson Sec. Harry Roque tungkol sa paglulunsad ng SMS platform para sa 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center.

Published by rudy Date posted on November 25, 2020

“Those who are corrupt, lazy, incompetent in the government, be forewarned. You are now one text away,” sabi ni Presidential spokesperson Sec. Harry Roque tungkol sa paglulunsad ng SMS platform para sa 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center. pic.twitter.com/DpO5U7za4K — News5 (@News5PH) November 25, 2020

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Filipino youth most concerned about child labor, early pregnancy

Published by rudy Date posted on November 25, 2020

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Where highly educated migrants come from

Published by rudy Date posted on November 24, 2020

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How prepared is the Philippines compared with other economies in exploiting opportunities offered by emerging technologies?

Published by rudy Date posted on November 24, 2020

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House passes bill vs women discrimination

Published by rudy Date posted on November 24, 2020

by Edu Punay (The Philippine Star), 24 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives yesterday passed a bill that expands the prohibited acts of discrimination against women.

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