By CNN Philippines Staff, 2 Feb 2021 The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a measure that seeks to penalize discrimination based on one’s race, religion and ethnicity as well as provide reparation to victims. (FILE PHOTO) Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 2) — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a measure that seeks…
by Ian Nicolas Cigaral (Philstar.com), 2 Feb 2021 MANILA, Philippines — Soured consumer loans held by banks soared to their highest level in nearly a decade as of the third quarter last year, as several households struggled to pay debts after a pandemic-induced recession threw job markets into turmoil
by Bella Perez-Rubio (Philstar.com), 2 Feb 2021 MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros is calling for a Senate inquiry into the human trafficking of Filipino women amid the pandemic.
By Ian Nicolas Cigaral(Philstar.com), 2 Feb 2021 MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE 7:56 a.m., Feb. 3) — Soured consumer loans held by banks soared to their highest level in nearly a decade as of the third quarter last year, as several households struggled to pay debts after a pandemic-induced recession threw job markets into turmoil.
by Charmaine A. Tadalan, BusinessWorld, 2 Feb 2021 THE GOVERNMENT will need to set aside about P9.6 trillion to meet its obligations to retired military and uniformed personnel (MUP) if it does not reform their pension arrangements, a key senator said.
By Charmaine A. Tadalan, BusinessWorld, 1 Feb 2021 JIRO A. NOBLE, 14, has been trying to learn Algebra on his own since classes started in October amid a coronavirus pandemic.
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by Marje Pelayo, 1 Feb 2021 MANILA, Philippines – Starting this year, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will be offering the mandatory occupational health and safety training in workplaces and enterprises for free
It’s women’s month!
“Support women every day of the year!”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar to carry out the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry recommendations against serious violations of Forced Labour and Freedom of Association protocols.
Accept National Unity Government
(NUG) of Myanmar.
Reject Military!
#WearMask #WashHands #Distancing #TakePicturesVideos
Monthly Observances:
Women’s Role in History Month
Weekly Observances:
Week 1: Environmental Week
Women’s Week
Week 3: Philippine Industry and Made-in-the-Philippines
Products Week
Last Week: Protection and Gender-Fair Treatment
of the Girl Child Week
Daily Observances:
March 8: Women’s Rights and
International Peace Day;
National Women’s Day
Mar 4— Employee Appreciation Day
Mar 15 — World Consumer Rights Day
Mar 18 — Global Recycling Day
Mar 21 — International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Mar 23 — International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Mar 25 — International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Mar 27 — Earth Hour
