Monthly Archives: February 2021

House OKs bill banning discrimination based on race, religion, ethnicity

Published by rudy Date posted on February 2, 2021

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…

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Unpaid consumer loans hit near 10-year peak in September

Published by rudy Date posted on February 2, 2021

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

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Senate probe sought on trafficking of Filipino women

Published by rudy Date posted on February 2, 2021

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.

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Unpaid consumer loans hit near 10-year peak in September

Published by rudy Date posted on February 2, 2021

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.

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Gov’t facing P9.6-trillion bill for military pension obligations

Published by rudy Date posted on February 2, 2021

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.

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Coronavirus pandemic highlights failures of Philippine education

Published by rudy Date posted on February 1, 2021

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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Building a common language for skills at work a global taxonomy

Published by rudy Date posted on February 1, 2021

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DOLE waives fee for mandatory occupational health and safety training

Published by rudy Date posted on February 1, 2021

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

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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

Time to support & empower survivors. Time to spark a global conversation. Time for #GenerationEquality to #orangetheworld!

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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