Forget the jobs numbers, America needs to focus on its income problem

Published by rudy Date posted on October 2, 2014

The jobs crisis is over. Now it’s on to the hard part: boosting American income. Tomorrow is the first Friday of October, which means the Labor Department will release its monthly jobs report, an updated look at how many jobs the economy added and where the unemployment rate stands.

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Norway the best place to grow old; PHL in 44th place – global index

Published by rudy Date posted on October 2, 2014

LONDON – Norway is the best place to grow old, according to the latest Global AgeWatch index of 96 countries published on Wednesday, while Afghanistan is the worst. All but one of the top 10 countries are in Western Europe, North America and Australasia, with Japan the exception at ninth place, according to the ranking…

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HK raises FDH wages

Published by rudy Date posted on October 2, 2014

MANILA, Philippines – Hong Kong’s Labour Department has granted foreign domestic helpers an increase of (FDHs) HK$ 100 increase in their monthly salaries, raising the minimum wage to HK$4,110 per month.

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Pulse Asia: 3 of 5 Pinoys oppose Cha-cha, removing presidential term limit

Published by rudy Date posted on October 2, 2014

(Updated 9:04 a.m.) Roughly three out of five Filipinos do not want the 1987 Constitution amended at this time, though nearly half of them are open to having it amended sometime in the future, according to a new survey by pollster Pulse Asia.

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Philippines: Quezon City passes law banning anti-gay discrimination

Published by rudy Date posted on October 2, 2014

Philippines’ largest city Quezon has approved ordinance that bans anti-gay discrimination. The law was passed unanimously on Monday by more than 30 city councillors.

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509 new HIV cases in August, up by 33%; male transmission high – DOH

Published by rudy Date posted on October 2, 2014

HIVMANILA, Philippines—The number of cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) jumped by 33 percent in August compared to the same period in 2013, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday.

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Congressmen compel agency to repay SSS

Published by rudy Date posted on October 1, 2014

Oct. 20, 2014. That’s the day of reckoning for the government’s Home Guaranty Corp. Congress leaders set that deadline for the HGC to repay P5.3 billion in overdue debts to us 35 million SSS members. Let’s hope the agency under the Office of the President complies. Perhaps its president has run out of lame excuses…

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Marriage: Who owns what?

Published by rudy Date posted on October 1, 2014

Question: I am about to get married. My future wife and I are not really fans of prenuptial agreements. Also, there really is not that much to include in the prenuptial agreement. How will our properties be shared between us?—asked at EnRich™ Estate Planning training program

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Why living wage laws are riddled with holes

Published by rudy Date posted on October 1, 2014

Many living wage laws are chock full of exemptions and exceptions. In the end, very few workers benefit from these policies. New York law prohibits Mayor Bill de Blasio from instituting the minimum wage hike he thinks New York City so desperately needs. But it can’t stop him from executing plan B: a living wage…

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Hurdles to growth addressed in 2nd half

Published by rudy Date posted on October 1, 2014

STATE underspending and a faster rise of prices of widely used goods are “stumbling blocks” to the country’s economic growth, but these constraints will likely be addressed this semester, the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) and the First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) said in their latest joint monthly report.

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Published by rudy Date posted on September 30, 2014

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Almost half the world’s older persons lack pensions

Published by rudy Date posted on September 30, 2014

ILO report says 52 per cent of older persons receive a pension, but levels are inadequate and the trend has been worsened by fiscal consolidation. GENEVA (ILO News) — Nearly half – 48 per cent – of all people over pensionable age in the world do not receive a pension, and for many of the…

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PHL reaches 20,000 mark in HIV cases

Published by rudy Date posted on September 30, 2014

THE Philippines now has more than 20,000 people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), 30 years since the first case was reported in the country. According to the August 2014 Philippine HIV/AIDS Registry Report, there are now 20,424 HIV cases recorded in the country since 1984.

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POEA Governing Board issues new guidelines defining high risk areas and benefits due to seafarers

Published by rudy Date posted on September 30, 2014

From the Department of Labor and Employment Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, chairman of the Governing Board of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), announced that the Board has issued a resolution adopting guidelines on the limits of high-risk areas and benefits due to seafarers that apply to the Internationally-Recognized Transit Corridor (IRTC) within…

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Sotto tops survey for 2016 senatorial bets

Published by rudy Date posted on September 29, 2014

Old names dominate the list published by Pulse Asia MANILA, Philippines – Comedian-turned-politician Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III topped a new senatorial survey released by Pulse Asia, with 51.6% of voters saying they will vote for him. He overtook by a very slight margin former frontrunner Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan who got the support of 51.5%.…

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How should we regulate the sharing economy?

Published by rudy Date posted on September 29, 2014

The increasing ability of people to exchange goods, services and labour directly, via online platforms, is transforming how modern economies operate. But to ensure that the rise of the “sharing economy” works efficiently and improves conditions for all parties, some regulation is needed. People can now circumvent many traditional service businesses. They can share transport,…

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JobFair 2014, September 29-30, 2014, Trinoma Activity Center, 10am-6pm

Published by rudy Date posted on September 28, 2014
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U.N. Human Rights Council adopts LGBT resolution

Published by rudy Date posted on September 26, 2014

The body approved the resolution by a 25-14 vote margin after more than an hour of debate. The U.S., along with Argentina, Austria, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Montenegro, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, South Africa, Macedonia, the U.K., Venezuela and Vietnam voted for the proposal. Algeria, Botswana,…

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FOCUS | Manila’s port gridlock puts squeeze on Philippine economy

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2014

MANILA – Philippine furniture maker Betiscrafts Inc should have delivered a shipment of custom-made chairs to Middle East customers last month.

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Philippines intensifies voluntary compliance of labor laws through the rules on labor laws compliance system

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2014

Background The Philippines Department of Labor and Employment (“DOLE”) recently issued the long-overdue Rules on Labor Laws Compliance System (“LLCS”). The LLCS is an integrated framework of voluntary compliance and enforcement of Philippine labor laws and social legislations issued pursuant to the rule-making, visitorial and enforcement power of the DOLE. It ensures compliance through Joint…

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SSS unveils provident fund program for members

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2014

MANILA — The Social Security System (SSS) has opened a voluntary provident fund program that offers its members an additional way of saving for their retirement.

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Philippines’ rise as call-center nation lures expats home

Published by rudy Date posted on September 24, 2014

Having grown up poor, Denise Sese found herself still mired in debt. It was 2009. A college dropout and one-time cashier at a Jollibee Foods Corp. fast-food outlet in Manila, she was out of a job.

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More non-BPO operations favor the Philippines

Published by rudy Date posted on September 24, 2014

The business process outsourcing sector will sustain the real estate momentum toward 2016, CBRE Philippines reports MANILA, Philippines – While business process outsourcing (BPO) will continue to drive the office space sector, non-BPO operations like front office, regional headquarters, and brick and mortar headquarter offices are beginning to locate in the Philippines, citing competitive costs.

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Philippines’ rise as call-center nation lures expats home

Published by rudy Date posted on September 24, 2014

Having grown up poor, Denise Sese found herself still mired in debt. It was 2009. A college dropout and one-time cashier at a Jollibee Foods Corp. fast-food outlet in Manila, she was out of a job.

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NWPC to issue rules on maids’ wages

Published by rudy Date posted on September 23, 2014

MANILA, Philippines – Compensation for kasambahays or househelp nationwide will be reviewed and adjusted by regional wage boards. Ciriaco Lagunzad III, National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) board chairman designate, said the different Regional Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) have been authorized under new rules to review and adjust the minimum wage of househelp within…

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How to get more followers on twitter

Published by rudy Date posted on September 23, 2014

Twitter – when used correctly – is a fantastic way to broadcast your messages. However, 99.9% of Twitter users aren’t making the most of their account. There’s no two ways about it – you need to offer people something interesting and informative to not only gain new followers, but keep them too. Here’s an infographic…

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TESDA Circular No. 31, S.2012, Guidelines in the Implementation of DTS Programs and Dualized Training Programs

Published by rudy Date posted on September 22, 2014

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Daily cost of traffic to every Metro Manila resident: P120

Published by rudy Date posted on September 22, 2014

MANILA – The Philippines has to speed up the implementation of a multi-billion dollar transportation infrastructure roadmap amid the rapid urbanization of Metro Manila, a Japanese expert said last week.

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UN report: Only 37% of Filipinos have Internet access

Published by rudy Date posted on September 22, 2014

The Philippines ranks 106th out of 191 countries evaluated in the report MANILA, Philippines – Though dubbed as the “social networking capital of the world,” only a third of Filipinos have access to the Internet, a United Nations (UN) report showed.

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Neda: PH ready for Asean integration in 2015

Published by rudy Date posted on September 22, 2014

THE Philippines, especially Mindanao, is ready for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) integration next year, a government policy-making body said.

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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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