Go back to the province and plant kamote (sweet potato),” was what teachers usually told students who fared poorly in school or were better off going back to the provinces to literally plant kamote.

MANILA, Philippines – Expect to see more TV personalities and celebrities in politics this year. Rappler estimates that a total of 51 celebrity candidates – including actors, singers, sports and news personalities – won various elective positions in the 2013 midterm elections in May. We counted a total of 84 celebrities and TV personalities who…

MANILA – President Aquino has signed Republic Act 10606 or the National Health Insurance Act of 2013, the law providing mandatory health care for all Filipinos.

LONDON – More than a third of all women worldwide are victims of physical or sexual violence, posing a global health problem of epidemic proportions, a World Health Organization report said on Thursday.

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Republic Act No. 10361, Domestic Workers Act

Q & A on Batas Kasambahay (RA No 10361)

Full report here http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2013/06/17862361/ Turn down the heat : climate extremes, regional impacts, and the case for resilience – full report (English)

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BUTUAN CITY, Philippines – Communist rebels on Thursday owned up to the deaths of five civilians, whom they abducted during a rebel raid in a wood firm in Esperanza, Agusan del Sur early this week.

WITH a growth of 7.8 percent in the first quarter, it’s understandable why Filipinos become impatient when it comes to job creation. But the government and local economists pointed out that creating jobs is a Herculean task that takes time.

MANILA — At his vegetable stand on a busy street in the Philippine capital, Lamberto Tagarro is surrounded by gleaming, modern skyscrapers, between which a river of luxury vehicles flows.

Five civilians were killed while five heavy equipment were burned on Tuesday by suspected New People’s Army rebels in Esperanza town, Agusan del Sur, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Wednesday.

“Patay ang dalawang minero sa gas poisoning sa isang pribadong minahan sa Barangay Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet.” Patay ang dalawang minero sa gas poisoning sa isang pribadong minahan sa Barangay Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet.

102nd International Labour Conference No sustainable development without environmental sustainability and decent work The contribution of the world of work to the greening of the economy is critical – and presents a real opportunity – to realize the ILO’s social goals, concludes the ILC Committee on Sustainable Development, Decent Work and Green Jobs.

102nd International Labour Conference The conclusions of the ILC Committee for the Recurrent Discussion on Social Dialogue stress that social dialogue is at the heart of democracy – and is essential for social and economic development. Press release | 19 June 2013

The world should stop arguing about whether humans are causing climate change and start taking action to stop dangerous temperature rises, the president of the World Bank said on Wednesday.

SYDNEY — A study has found that for desk-bound office workers, introducing interventions such as sit/stand workstations, can reduce sitting time by over an hour each working day, leading to better health.

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MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos rule the global gin market and among the top drinkers of rum products, according to market research firm International Wine & Spirit Research (IWSR).

Reducing hours of work can have positive effects on employment levels during a severe economic downturn, preserve skills and sustain enterprises.

The Philippines needs to attract more foreign direct investments to complement domestic market-driven investment which it do by easing systems in doing business and by providing better infrastructure.

MANILA, Philippines — Two construction workers were injured on Tuesday afternoon after the gondola they were using to perform a finishing touch on SM Aura in Taguig City. SM Aura is SM group’s newest shopping complex.

BACOLOD CITY—One of the country’s biggest mining firms has suspended operations in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental, following a raid on its facilities by New People’s Army (NPA) guerrillas last month, according to the firm’s highest-ranking official.

THE FIRST HALF of 2013 saw several positive developments in our country. The two recent credit upgrades obtained by the Philippines from Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s have placed the country in the investment radar of the international community.

MANILA (2nd UPDATE) – Two construction workers were rushed to a hospital following an accident at the newly built SM Aura Premier mall in Taguig City on Tuesday.