Exports, imports still sliding

Published by rudy Date posted on October 10, 2020

by Ben O. de Vera, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 10 Oct 2020 The value of goods exported and imported by the Philippines in August fell by more than a fifth due to still weak global demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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GDP forecasts for 2020, 2021 lowered

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by Philippine Daily Inquirer, 10 Oct 2020 The Washington-based Institute of International Finance (IIF) has downgraded its 2020 and 2021 gross domestic product (GDP) projections for the Philippines due to the country’s slow COVID-19 containment.

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Filipina trafficking victim’s employers convicted in Malaysia

Published by rudy Date posted on October 10, 2020

By Eimor Santos, CNN Philippines, 10 Oct 2020 Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 10) — The Malaysian employers of a Filipina human trafficking victim have been convicted in court in their homeland, the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs has announced.

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Two German electronics firms closing shop – SEIPI

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by Louella Desiderio (The Philippine Star), 10 Oct 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Two German electronics firms are shutting down operations in the country due to the uncompetitive business environment, the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation Inc. (SEIPI) said.

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10 Oct 2020 – Senators, workers hit plan to defer 13th month payment

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by Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star), 10 Oct 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Senators and organized labor hit yesterday the proposal of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to allow distressed employers to defer the release of the 13th month pay to their workers.

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GDP forecasts for 2020, 2021 lowered

Published by rudy Date posted on October 10, 2020

by Ben O. de Vera, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 10 Oct 2020 The Washington-based Institute of International Finance (IIF) has downgraded its 2020 and 2021 gross domestic product (GDP) projections for the Philippines due to the country’s slow COVID-19 containment.

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The new normal: 1,000 companies are now setting science-based climate targets

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Let’s talk about mental health in the workplace

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COVID-19 put stress on contact centers. Now, executives weigh tech to cut costs

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Make time for us too, seniors urge government

Published by rudy Date posted on October 8, 2020

By: Leila B. Salaverria, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 8 Oct 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Senior citizens should be able to go to groceries and shopping malls during designated hours in a day in order to get their necessities, according to the National Commission of Senior Citizens, a newly formed government body.

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Call center technology conundrum: The future is flexibility

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Government must support jobs in local lockdown areas to prevent mass unemployment

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8 Oct 2020 – DepEd reaches ‘100 percent enrollment’ in public schools

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by Cathrine Gonzales, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 8 Oct 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has achieved a “100 percent” enrollment in public schools amid the adverse impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the education sector.

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South Asia faces worst ever recession, tipping millions into poverty: World Bank

Published by rudy Date posted on October 8, 2020

by Reuters, 8 Oct 2020 NEW DELHI — Millions of people in South Asia are being pushed into extreme poverty as the region where a quarter of humanity lives suffers its worst-ever recession due to the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Bank said on Thursday.

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DOLE eyeing to allow delay in payout of 13th-month bonus by ‘distressed’ firms

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by Gabriel Pabico Lalu, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 8 Oct 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is considering to let companies and businesses “distressed” by the COVID-19 pandemic to defer its payout of the 13th-month bonus of their workers.

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86% of adult Filipinos stressed over COVID-19 — SWS

Published by rudy Date posted on October 8, 2020

by Gabriel Pabico Lalu, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 8 Oct 2020 MANILA, Philippines — An overwhelming majority of Filipino adults — 86 percent — have admitted that they have been stressed over the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed.

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‘Solid plan key to easing workers’ pandemic pain’

Published by rudy Date posted on October 8, 2020

Workers, labor groups look to DOLE, lawmakers to fill the gaps in the government response to their sector’s pains during the pandemic—hopeful that moving forward, the pain will be better shared among all stakeholders. By Samuel Medenilla, Businessmirror, 8 Oct 2020 In this May 20, 2020 file photo, garment workers in Taytay, Rizal, whose livelihood…

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Updated alternative work arrangement (AWA) for DepEd employees

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Refresher: Why reviving the Bataan Nuclear Plant is controversial

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October 7 is World Day for Decent Work. Stay safe! Wear mask. Wash hands. Physical distancing. Build unions. Build decent work!

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How do workers really feel about remote working? This survey had some surprising results

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Economy has to reopen more, says DOF chief

Published by rudy Date posted on October 7, 2020

by Alexis Romero (The Philippine Star), 7 Oct 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The country’s financial position is still “good” despite the pandemic, but strict quarantine restrictions are holding back the economy, according to the Department of Finance (DOF).

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After COVID-19 outbreak in power plant, Zambales town now virus-free

Published by rudy Date posted on October 7, 2020

by Joanna Rose Aglibot, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 7 Oct 2020 SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES —- The last active case of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Masinloc town has recovered from the disease, officials said.

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IMF calls on rich nations to boost public investment

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DOH releases 1st handbook on COVID-19 management, prevention

Published by rudy Date posted on October 7, 2020

by Noreen Jazul, Manila Bulletin, 7 Oct 2020 The Department of Health (DOH) released the first version of its workplace handbook on COVID-19 management and prevention on Wednesday.

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Companies’ pandemic pains persist

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Health and safety at work is a fundamental right

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Credit card billings plunge 27% in H1

Published by rudy Date posted on October 7, 2020

by Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star), 7 Oct 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Credit card billings plunged by 27 percent in the first semester as usage slumped amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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PMFTC president highlights shift to smoke-free PH at DigiCon Omni

Published by rudy Date posted on October 7, 2020

by INQUIRER.net, 7 Oct 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Denis Gorkun, president of PMFTC Inc., highlighted on Monday the commitment of the Philippines’ leading cigarette maker to “delivering a smoke-free future,” which is in fact the slogan of its parent company, Philip Morris International.

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BSP sees deeper economic contraction

Published by rudy Date posted on October 6, 2020

by Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star), 6 Oct 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is now expecting a deeper gross domestic product (GDP) contraction of seven to nine percent this year as the economy stalled due to containment measures to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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April 2025

World Day for Safety and Health at Work
“Safety and health at work every day!”

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

Monthly Observances:

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April – Month of Planet Earth

Weekly Observances:
Last Week of March: Protection and Gender Fair Treatment of the Girl Child Week
Last Week of April – World Immunization Week

Daily Observances:
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Mar 27– Earth Hour
Apr 21 – Civil Service Day
Apr 22 – World Earth Day
Apr 28 – World Day for Safety and Health at Work

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