Job security versus employment

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

Uncertainty of economic survival after losing one’s job is the underlying reason why the government opted to adopt stringent laws on job security, or “security of tenure” as we know it here. The Constitution clearly guarantees that, and so does the Labor Code.

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ASEAN shipowners’ associations remain cautiously optimistic

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

MANILA, Philippines – The Federation of ASEAN Shipowners’ Associations (FASA) remains cautiously optimistic on the shipping industry despite its recovery in 2010.

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CSC sides with Chief Acosta

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

Sec. de Lima should reverse dismissal call, says PAO head DESPITE supposed lack of civil-service eligibility, according to the Civil Service Commission (CSC), Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Persida Rueda-Acosta and her deputies can stay at their posts and they need not even take the Career Executive Service Officer (CESO) examinations.

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Our readers’ comments on RH bill

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

Next week is already the Sinulog Week for Cebu (how time flies, indeed) and I asked Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama to be my special guest on our talk show “Straight from the Sky” so we did the taping in the new mayor’s office in Cebu City, which is now located at the ground floor…

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Unicef and EU collaborate to tackle

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

RP’s neglected nutrition security problem Millions of children throughout Southeast and South Asia are not getting the nutrition they need for proper physical and mental development during childhood or to maximize their productivity as adults. To help fight this, the European Union has just announced a 20 million euros grant to Unicef to tackle undernutrition…

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Big business sees renewed confidence

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

THE Makati Business Club (MBC) on Friday lauded the government for Moody’s improved rating outlook on the Philippines and the completion of the country’s second global peso bond sale, saying these developments reflect renewed confidence in the economy.

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Angara seeks to include computer lessons in educational system

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

With the rapid technological advances seen in recent years, Sen. Edgardo Angara urged the government to integrate computer lessons into the basic curriculum of all public and private schools.

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Gov’t retains ban on deployment in Lebanon

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

The Philippines yesterday reiterated that the government-enforced ban in Lebanon will not be lifted until the working conditions for Filipinos in the Middle East state is improved.

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Philippines gets $4.97-M World Bank grant to help farmers weather climate change impact

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

The Philippines got a $4.97-million World Bank grant to help farmers cope with the effects of climate change, the multilateral lender said in a statement released on Friday.

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Bernanke grows more confident in recovery

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

WASHINGTON – The US economy may finally be hitting its stride even if growth remains too weak to put a real dent in the nation’s jobless rate, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Friday.

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UN adopts PH-sponsored resolution for interfaith dialogue

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

A Philippine-sponsored resolution pushing for interfaith dialogue towards global peace and development has been adopted by the United Nations (UN). The Philippine mission to the UN said that the UN General Assembly adopted the resolution to spur global efforts for comprehensive peace and development.

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NCR wage board thumbs down salary hike

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

MANILA, Philippines –  Workers in Metro Manila and other regions are unlikely to get a salary increase anytime soon despite the expected rise in transport fares and other commodities.

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CPP wants to tackle human rights abuses

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

MANILA, Philippines –  Communist rebels want issues on the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG), human rights and political prisoners tackled during preliminary talks with the government in Norway this month.

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DOF mulls privatization of Crame, Aguinaldo

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

MANILA, Philippines –  Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima bared yesterday that the administration of President Aquino is contemplating on privatizing the headquarters of the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Quezon City to further pump prime the economy.

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Noy sees better life for Pinoys in 2011

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

MANILA, Philippines –  President Aquino assured Filipinos of a “better life” this year under his administration, notwithstanding the challenges and uncertainties faced by the nation.

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Cabinet meeting to tackle 188 bills

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

MANILA, Philippines –  President Aquino is set to convene his entire Cabinet on Monday to discuss which of the 188 pieces of legislation submitted by officials and foreign business groups would comprise his administration’s priority programs.

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Soliman expresses support for RH Bill

Published by rudy Date posted on January 8, 2011

MANILA, Philippines –  Social Welfare Secretary Corazon Soliman yesterday expressed support for the Reproductive Health Bill.

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ASEAN makes great contribution to international cooperation: ambassador

Published by rudy Date posted on January 7, 2011

JAKARTA (Xinhua) – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has made great contribution not only to the regional order, but also international cooperation, an Indonesian envoy said on Thursday.

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Indonesia to promote people-centred Asean

Published by rudy Date posted on January 7, 2011

JAKARTA, Jan 6 (Bernama) — Indonesia Thursday said it was promoting a people-centred Asean during its chairmanship of the regional association this year.

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P5 to P8 hike in daily wage for Region 1 workers OK’d

Published by rudy Date posted on January 7, 2011

VIGAN CITY, Philippines — Minimum wage workers in the private sector in Region 1 will receive an increase of between P5 and P8 in their daily basic wage after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-I approved Wage Order No. RB1-14.

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Employment growth in Philippine call center

Published by rudy Date posted on January 7, 2011

The Philippines Contact Center for the past two years is practically recession-proof industry and is emerging as one of the most important contributors to its economy. In 2008, output of the outsourcing industry increased to S$ 6.1 billion from US$ 4.5 billion in the preceding year. Overall, the BPO sector accounted for 3.5 percent of…

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Ambassador Asuque discusses PHL protective measures for OFWs with human rights watch officials

Published by rudy Date posted on January 7, 2011

January 7, 2011 press release prepared by the Department of Foreign Affairs Philippine Ambassador to Lebanon Gilberto G.B. Asuque met ranking officials of the Human Rights Watch (HRW) to discuss the protective measures for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) under Republic Act (RA) 10022, otherwise known as the Amendatory Law on the Magna Carta for Migrant…

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Philippine New Year 2011: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Published by rudy Date posted on January 7, 2011

(This blog was originally published on The Asia Foundation’s blog, In Asia. Reposted with permission.) New Year in the Philippines comes in literally with a bang – with vigorous fireworks (derived from Chinese traditions) reaching a crescendo at midnight. While each year the media dutifully record the toll of injuries, Filipinos love the boisterous noise…

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Cavite steps up battle vs HIV/AIDS

Published by rudy Date posted on January 7, 2011

CAVITE, Philippines – Officials in Cavite are strengthening their battle against HIV-AIDS by boosting the protection and awareness program following a report from the Department of Health (DoH) that the prevalence of the disease is high in the province.

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Small- and medium-scale businesses urged to tap government, private sector services

Published by rudy Date posted on January 7, 2011

EXPERTS IN a symposium on “technopreneurship” and entrepreneurship education last year called on small businesses to take advantage of services offered by the government and industry groups to help boost the economy and create more jobs.

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World Bank calls for ‘big’ projects in Mindanao

Published by rudy Date posted on January 7, 2011

DAVAO CITY — The World Bank is encouraging local government units (LGUs) to propose ‘big ticket’ projects for funding under the current second phase of the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP), a statement here said.

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House committees OK formation of ICT dep’t

Published by rudy Date posted on January 7, 2011

THE COMMITTEES on information and communications technology and government reorganization of the House of Representatives have jointly approved a bill that seeks to form the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), a move business chambers have been pushing to further boost the industry.

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Study supports community-based management to save fisheries

Published by rudy Date posted on January 7, 2011

PARIS — A study by marine scientists has given powerful backing to campaigners who say the future of many of the world’s fisheries lies in co-management by government, local people and fishermen.

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Mideast OFW groups kick off justice campaign for abuse victims

Published by rudy Date posted on January 7, 2011

Overseas Filipino workers’ (OFW) organizations in the Middle East are launching on Friday an online signature campaign to call on the Aquino administration to step up efforts in seeking justice for Filipino victims of rape and murder in the region.

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PCCI bats for improved infrastructure

Published by rudy Date posted on January 7, 2011

To double inbound tourists MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has underscored the need for Philippines to further improve its infrastructure in order achieve its target of increasing tourism arrival and revenue for 2011.

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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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