Nyshka Chandran | @nyshkac, 3 Jan 2017, CNBC.com When it comes to Asia’s growth outlook, the south still reigns supreme. India, Indonesia and Thailand are seen as the region’s best performers of 2017 thanks to healthy fundamentals, economists told CNBC.

By Richmond Mercurio (The Philippine Star), January 2, 2017 MANILA, Philippines – The European business community has two special wishes for President Duterte this New Year: that he address concerns on alleged extrajudicial killings and end his verbal assaults on the country’s international allies.

BY REY ELBO, Manila Times, JANUARY 2, 2017 WHICH Philippine employer should be awarded as the most evil to workers, at least for this year? In Japan, advertising giant Dentsu Inc. has been given the 2016 Black Company Award, a.k.a. the Most Evil Corporation of the Year. A group of journalists and rights activists gave…

By Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star), December 29, 2016 MANILA, Philippines – The practice of “endo” or end-of-contract is officially no longer allowed. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) yesterday issued a new regulation banning it and other “labor only” contracting practices.

By Janvic Mateo (The Philippine Star), December 29, 2016 The 2015 Paris climate change deal took effect with the Philippines’ ratification this year. But after meeting with the Cabinet, President Duterte finally gave in, as joining the deal means necessary funds for the country’s environmental management initiatives.

By Prinz Magtulis (The Philippine Star), December 29, 2016 MANILA, Philippines – A few days after the 2017 budget was signed into law, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez gave both an assurance and a warning on government revenue prospects for next year.

By: Ed Margareth Barahan – @inquirerdotnetINQUIRER.net, December 29, 2016 One person was confirmed dead in a fire at a metal fabricator warehouse in Don Jose Street in Cubao, Quezon City on Thursday.

Sunstar, December 28, 2016 AFTER outlawing subcontracting, the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) told contractors Wednesday that they are also being prohibited from letting go of their workers once a project with a principal ends.

By Danessa Rivera (The Philippine Star), December 27, 2016 MANILA, Philippines – Shockwaves were felt in the energy sector in 2016, from the change in leadership to various controversies. At the start of the year, solar players were scrambling to beat the March 15 deadline to qualify for the second round of feed-in tariff (FIT-2)…

An internal memo outlines plans to slash budgets by 30 percent at SEIU, the group behind the Fight for $15. by Josh Eidelson, Bloomberg, December 27, 2016 In a clear sign that labor unions are bracing for lean times under Donald Trump, the massive Service Employees International Union is planning for a 30 percent budget…

by PHILIP PERRY, December 27, 2016 The Trump campaign ran on bringing jobs back to American shores, although mechanization has been the biggest reason for manufacturing jobs’ disappearance. Similar losses have led to populist movements in several other countries. But instead of a pro-job growth future, economists across the board predict further losses as AI,…

By Heidi Turner, December 26, 2016 The phrase donning and doffing is used to describe situations where employees put on or take off special gear or clothing for their work, but donning and doffing lawsuits are part of a larger area of litigation known as unpaid wages litigation, where employees are not properly paid for…

As part of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW) in the Philippines, PMAP and TUCP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 23 November 2016 on joint work for programs against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at the workplace.among other issues. Gender based violence at work Convention to stop gbv Pmap tucp mou article

A report reaching the PRO3 says the ship’s engine was being powered up when crew members heard an ‘irregular noise,’ followed by a burst of flames by Jun A. Malig, Rappler, December 15, 2016 PAMPANGA, Philippines – A ship captain and 17 crew members and apprentices were injured when an explosion occurred in the engine…

By Jessica Tana, December 14, 2016 Cheap labour, good personal security, and a stable government has long attracted foreign investment to Vietnam. However, the increasing minimum wage, capped working hours, and the looming death of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) means Vietnam’s recent stellar economic growth may begin to wane unless some urgent changes are…

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By Richmond Mercurio (The Philippine Star), December 8, 2016 The Philippines targets to reach the $100-billion milestone next year under the original Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2015-2017, but successive setbacks in the country’s export growth behind sluggish global trade have prompted government and export group officials to scale down and push back targets. AP/Koji…

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Dear sisters, Join the campaign for an International Labour Convention to STOP gender based violence in the world of work WHAT IS THE ISSUE? Gender-based violence is a fundamental violation of human rights. It is a manifestation of gender-based discrimination and of unequal power relations between men and women, which it also perpetuates. Gender-based violence…

Gender based violence at work Convention to stop gender based violence (GBV) at work PMAP-TUCP Memorandum of Undertanding As part of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW) In the Philippines, the People Managers Association of the Philippines (PMAP) and TUCP signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 23 November 2016 on joint work…

5.18.2016, Manila. – Some 1,000 trade union leaders (41% women) reiterated workers’ call for passage of stronger, better, and workable labor law to ensure security of tenure and constructive industrial relations in the country amidst pervasive use of contractual and precarious employment arrangements.

Graft, reckless imprudence cases filed vs. Rex Gatchalian over Kentex fire Published October 19, 2016 4:43pm Updated October 19, 2016 6:59pm By XIANNE ARCANGEL, GMA News The Office of the Ombudsman has filed cases of graft and reckless imprudence resulting to multiple homicide and multiple physical injuries against Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian in connection with the 2015…

Sept. 21, 2016 – Workers fixing San Marcelino street in Manila are in slippers and have no safety equipment of any kind whatsoever.

Sept. 21, 2016 – Workers building the new Quinta market have insufficient safety equipment.

Some 1,000 delegates, guests, and observers attended the 8th National Convention on 1 May 2016 in Quezon City, with the theme “Towards Decent Work and Equitable Development”, in compliance with the Court of Appeals Order (CA-G.R. SP No. 130863) and Supreme Court Decision (G.R. 213188), and in accordance with the TUCP Constitution and Bylaws. The…

2.24.2016 Calauag, Quezon. — Over 200 small coconut farmers in Quezon Province participated in a dialogue led by the Federation of Free Farmers and its President Leonardo Montemayor, to discuss coconut levy issues, programs, and projects for food security and modernizations. Coconut farmers’ leaders expressed many and lingering problems in the coconut industry, including farmer’s…