By: Doris Dumlao-Abadilla, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 23 Dec 2019 Retroactive changes in water concession deals exemplify high regulatory risk and deficiencies in due diligence and contracting process in the Philippines and may hurt investor confidence in the short-term, research firm Fitch Solutions said on Monday.
By: Ben O. de Vera, INQInquirer Business, 23 Dec 2019 The Department of Finance (DOF) will make a big push for the passage of the remaining packages of the Duterte administration’s comprehensive tax reform program in 2020, Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said. “The task of bringing forth change is a long and painful one.,”…
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By: Dale G. Israel, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 21 Dec 2019 CEBU CITY, Philippines — A business process outsourcing firm in Cebu started to implement an “inclusive policy” that will allow persons with disabilities (PWDs) to join their workforce — the first one to do so among the hundreds of call centers at the Cebu IT…
The Safe Streets and Public Spaces Ordinance covers acts like unwanted invitations, sexual comments or gestures, stalking, persistent telling of sexual jokes, and even intrusive gazing or leering by John Tan Sitchon, 21 Dec 2019 CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City council passed on Wednesday, December 18, an anti-sexual harassment ordinance, punishing acts of…
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By CNN Philippines Staff, 19 Dec 2019 CNN Philippines (Metro Manila, December 19) – The Philippines’ ranking has dropped five notches in the Human Freedom Index (HFI), indicating that it has become “less free” compared to the past years.
By: Ryan Arcadio, INQUIRER.net, 19 Dec 2019 Casual flirting, such as compliments and jokes, with colleagues at work may help reduce one’s stress levels, a new study suggests. A study published in November in the journal Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes found that “positively experienced social sexual behavior” can help relieve stress.
By CNN Philippines Staff, 19 Dec 2019 CNN Philippines (Metro Manila, December 19) – President Rodrigo Duterte has declared to institutionalize a diversity and inclusion committee to protect the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, and persons with disability (PWDs) ,among other sectors.
By: Doris Dumlao-Abadilla, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 19 Dec 2019 MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is sliding into a dark path where it may be unable to attract new investors—except for “cronies” — if the government could easily disregard the sanctity of contracts and get away with it, according to an economist, who is also a…
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By Raffy Ayeng, 18 Dec 2019 TO strengthen collaborative efforts on combating forced labor and exploitation of fish workers, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and child-focused development and humanitarian organization Plan International Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on it on December 11.
by Richmond Mercurio (The Philippine Star) – 18 Dec 2019 MANILA, Philippines —With fewer women in key government positions, the Philippines has dropped out of the top 10 most gender-equal countries for the first time.
By: Matthew Reysio-Cruz, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 18 Dec 2019 MANILA, Philippines — Entry-level public school teachers will receive a daily pay increase equivalent to a kilo of rice under the proposed Salary Standardization Law (SSL) that has sailed through the Senate and is scheduled for final approval by the House of Representatives after being certified…
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by Macon Ramos-Araneta, 18 Dec 2019 Medicine manufacturers have offered to reduce their prices to the public by as much as 75 percent for around 150 medicines that cover 36 disease categories.
by Alexis Romero With Jess Diaz, Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star), 17 Dec 2019 MANILA, Philippines — Senators approved last night Senate Bill 1219 on second and third or final reading.
By Persida Acosta, Manila Times, 17 Dec 2019 Dear PAO, My problem is my sister who wants to get all the properties left by our parents. She sued me and my brother in court, claiming that we should give her share on the estate left by our parents. The case was referred to mediation and,…
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By: Annelle Tayao-Juego, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 17 Dec 2019 There’s a “rising overdependence” on overseas remittances by Filipinos from low-income households, who also need to improve their financial planning skills, says a study released Monday, Dec. 16, by a US-based international payments company.
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April –
MONTH OF PLANET EARTH!
“Climate change, El Nino,
and the Middle East conflict
are wreaking havoc on Planet Earth.”
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
Monthly Observances:
April – Month of Planet Earth
Weekly Observances:
April 24-30 — World Immunization Week
Daily Observances:
Apr 5 — International Day of Conscience
Apr 7 — World Health Day
Apr 15 — International Day of Wellness
Apr 21 — Civil Service Day
Apr 22 – World Earth Day
Apr 28 – World Day for Safety and Health
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