FDI jumped 61.8% to $754 million in September

Published by rudy Date posted on December 11, 2017

by Ben O. de Vera, Inquirer, Dec 11, 2017 A 61.8-percent jump in net inflows of job-generating foreign direct investment (FDI) in September to $754 million narrowed the year-on-year decline in the nine-month tally, the latest Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data released Monday showed.

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Domestic workers in W. Visayas, Davao region get wage hike

Published by rudy Date posted on December 11, 2017

By Philippine News Agency, Dec 11, 2017 MANILA — Domestic workers in Western Visayas and Davao Region are in for an early Christmas gift. This, as the wage boards of the two regions approved an increase in their wages which will take effect on Saturday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said.

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Job Fair 2017, Dec 19, 2017, SM Center Tuguegarao

Published by rudy Date posted on December 10, 2017
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Farmers fight back

Published by rudy Date posted on December 10, 2017

By Mary Ann LL. Reyes (The Philippine Star), Dec 10, 2017 Sen. Manny Pacquiao is about to face what could probably be one of his toughest fights. Just recently, Pacquiao filed a bill seeking higher tax on tobacco, not only to collect more revenues but to protect the people’s health.

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Things to know: Human rights in the Philippines

Published by rudy Date posted on December 10, 2017

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DOLE relaxes rules on foreign workers

Published by rudy Date posted on December 9, 2017

By Samuel P. Medenilla, Manila Bulletin, Dec 9, 2017 The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will start implementing today its amended rules for the issuance of the alien employment permit (AEP) in a bid to relax regulations on the entry of foreign workers.

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Dec 9, 2017 – PACIWU-TUCP Luzon officers show what they think about gender-based violence

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Dec 8, 2017 – Hanjin contractor Sushicor foreman injured by falling pipe in yet another work accident

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Care givers are often victims of sexual harassment

Published by rudy Date posted on December 7, 2017

INQUIRER.net US Bureau, Dec 07, 2017 LOS ANGELES – Recent accusations of sexual harassment have been aimed at powerful male perpetrators, many of whom are in the entertainment industry and politics.

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Workers don’t fear automation (because they don’t understand it)

Published by rudy Date posted on December 6, 2017

A new survey reveals job seekers may not be taking automation into account when looking for their next gig By Greg Nichols for Robotics | Dec 6, 2017 A new survey suggests workers may not be as concerned about automation as they should be.

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The first person who will live to 1,000 has already been born, according to this expert

Published by rudy Date posted on December 6, 2017

by Kyree Leary, 06 Dec 2017 Aging has plagued biological organisms since life first began on planet Earth and it’s an accepted and universally understood part of life. Sure, things like climate change pose significant threats to society, but aging will almost certainly still exist even if we ever manage to stop damaging our environment.

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Japanese food firms want to diversify exports to Philippine market — NSAJ

Published by rudy Date posted on December 6, 2017

by Arra B. Francia, Businessworld, Dec 6, 2017 SOME Japanese food companies are keen on diversifying its exports to the Philippines, according to the New Supermarket Association of Japan (NSAJ).

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Why older women will rule the world: The future is female, MIT expert says

Published by rudy Date posted on December 6, 2017

by A. Pawlowski, Today, Dec 6, 2017 If you’re a woman with a bit of life experience, you already know you’re the boss. You’re more likely to drive health care decisions in your family, control household spending, care for millennials and elders, start a business and initiate a divorce. You have the longevity advantage over…

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Job Fair 2017, December 6-7, 2017, XentroMall, Quezon City

Published by rudy Date posted on December 6, 2017
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December 6, 2017 – A NEW LEVEL OF HANJIN OPPRESSION! Hanjin in the Philippines is actively opposing union organising in its contractors. Its workers, undeterred by serial illegal dismissals, harassment, discrimination, sexual incidents, physical abuse, diminution of benefits, and hundreds of other unfair labor practices, including transfers of work sites, illegal detention and death threats even, during the campaign and the past three certification elections (CEs) for workers representation, in the Korean company, are now required to submit “NOTARIZED” medical certificates in support of applications for leave of absence. View the Hanjin Inter-Office Memorandum to properly appreciate another certified Hanjin practice against its hapless workers.

Published by rudy Date posted on December 6, 2017

View the Hanjin Inter-Office Memorandum to properly appreciate another certified Hanjin practice against its hapless workers.

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4 predictions for the future of work

Published by rudy Date posted on December 5, 2017

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4 predictions for the future of work

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Developing countries will get sick before they get rich

Published by rudy Date posted on December 5, 2017

By Asit K. Biswas, Quartz Africa, Dec 05, 2017 Improved human well-being is one of the modern era’s greatest triumphs. The age of plenty has also led to an unexpected global health crisis: two billion people are either overweight or obese. Developed countries have been especially susceptible to unhealthy weight gain, a trend that could…

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More firms willing to hike wages next year

Published by rudy Date posted on December 3, 2017

By Richmond Mercurio (The Philippine Star), Dec 3, 2017 MANILA, Philippines — Average salary hike across industries is projected to be higher in Philippines compared to other economies in the region next year as the country’s stable economic growth is prompting more companies to pay more, a new report by global human resources consulting firm…

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4 in 10 Filipino elderly without pension — ILO

Published by rudy Date posted on December 2, 2017

By Helen Flores (The Philippine Star), Dec 2, 2017 MANILA, Philippines — Four in 10 Filipino senior citizens have no access to pension, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO).

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Naia saves 1,057 ‘endo’ workers

Published by rudy Date posted on December 2, 2017

by Jerome Aning, Rappler, Dec 2, 2017 Christmas came early to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) as 1,057 building attendants signed three-year contracts that took effect on Friday, thus ending the practice of “endo” in the country’s premier gateway.

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Philippines tops foreign investment growth in ASEAN

Published by rudy Date posted on December 1, 2017

by Businessworld, Dec 1, 2017 Oxford Business Group On the back of efforts to encourage more international business activity, the Philippines registered the highest rate of foreign direct investment (FDI) growth in the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region last year, with the country hoping to capitalize on the global attention generated by…

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Religious anti-human trafficking group ‘gaining muscle’

Published by rudy Date posted on December 1, 2017

by Oliver Samson | Dec 1, 2017 MANILA – A group comprising different congregations has grown more muscles in the past 8 years while combating human trafficking in the country as well as in its Asian neighbors. “The more anti-human trafficking advocates, the better,” said Sr. Mary Adel Abamo, the group’s Philippine coordinator. “More can…

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IT jobs in 2020: Preparing for the next industrial revolution

Published by rudy Date posted on December 1, 2017

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Wage board hikes ‘kasambahay’ minimum pay in NCR

Published by rudy Date posted on December 1, 2017

By: Tina G. Santos – Reporter, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Dec 01, 2017 Household service workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) will soon be receiving a P1,000 increase in wage.

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DOH sounds alarm on HIV; 313,000 cases seen by 2030

Published by rudy Date posted on December 1, 2017

By Charina Clarisse L. Echaluce, Manila Bulletin, Dec 1, 2017 The number of individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the Philippines is expected to rise to over 313,000 by 2030, from the current 47,000, the Department of Health (DOH) warned.

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IT pros will need a diverse skill set to be employed in 2020

Published by rudy Date posted on December 1, 2017

It’s not enough to master the skills required to do your job today. Keeping up with the rapid pace of technological change and honing a wide range of skills will be essential to future employment in IT. By Christine Parizo | Dec 1, 2017 If there is a consensus in the IT world, it is…

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Yet a sunset industry

Published by rudy Date posted on November 30, 2017

By Fil C. Sionil, Manila Bulletin, Nov 30, 2017 At one ASEAN Summit, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi admitted the Philippines had “overtaken” India with the largest number of voice-based Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services in the world. Since then, the BPO industry has served as an economic lifeline for the Philippines, employing over 1.5…

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1,962 new HIV cases in 2 months — DOH

Published by rudy Date posted on November 30, 2017

By Mayen Jaymalin with – Janvic Mateo (The Philippine Star), Nov 30, 2017 MANILA, Philippines — In a span of two months, 1,962 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection were reported in the Philippines.

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Road worker dies in landslide

Published by rudy Date posted on November 29, 2017

By Raymund Catindig (The Philippine Star), Nov 29, 2017 TUGUEGARAO, Philippines — A backhoe operator was buried alive in a landslide that occurred in Ilagan City, Isabela on Monday.

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July 2025

Nutrition Month
“Give us much more than P50 increase
for proper nutrition!”

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 #TakePicturesVideosturesVideos

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

July


3 July – International Day of Cooperatives
3 Ju
ly – International Plastic Bag Free Day
 
5 July –
World Youth Skills Day 
7 July – Global Forgiveness Day
11 July – World Population Day 
17 July – World Day for
International Justice
28 July – World Nature Conservation Day
30 July – World Day against Trafficking in Persons 


Monthly Observances:

Schools Safety Month

Nutrition Month
National Disaster Consciousness Month

Weekly Observances:

Week 2: Cultural Communities Week
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise
Development Week
Week 3: National Science and
Technology Week
National Disability Prevention and
Rehabilitation Week
July 1-7:
National Culture Consciousness Week
July 13-19:
Philippines Business Week
Week ending last Saturday of July:
Arbor Week

 

Daily Observances:

First Saturday of July:
International Cooperative Day
in the Philippines

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