Another frontliner has fallen from Covid-19.

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2020

Another frontliner has fallen from Covid-19.Rest in peace, Nurse Joey E. Ner. Let us pray for the eternal repose of his soul and include his family and loved ones in our prayer ?????? Gepostet von United Frontliners PH am Freitag, 25. September 2020

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An economist explains what COVID-19 has done to the global economy

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2020

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Coronavirus makes ‘modern slaves’ of ship crews, UN told

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2020

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Transitions between informal and formal jobs in India

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2020

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How the energy industry impacts the environment

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2020

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The future of nature and business

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Covid-19 has reversed years of gains in the war on poverty

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2020

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25 Sept 2020 – Philippine GDP contraction likely highest in Asia-Pacific – S&P

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2020

by Lawrence Agcaoili, Czeriza Valencia (The Philippine Star), 25 Sep 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines may post the biggest economic contraction in Asia-Pacific at almost 10 percent this year after imposing one of the world’s longest and strictest lockdowns to slow the spread of COVID-19, according to S&P Global Ratings.

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7 UAE-bound Pinays intercepted at NAIA

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2020

by Robertzon Ramirez, Rudy Santos (The Philippine Star), 25 Sep 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Government agents at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport ( NAIA) intercepted recently seven Filipinas bound for the United Arab Emirates after they allegedly presented fake working permits.

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Qatar abolishes Kafala system

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2020

by Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star), 25 Sep 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Overseas Filipino workers displaced by the coronavirus pandemic in Qatar can now easily look for new employment, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported on Wednesday.

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COVID-19 causes massive drop in workers’ income

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2020

by Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star), 25 Sep 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Income among Filipinos and other workers worldwide has dropped significantly due to the coronavirus disease pandemic, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO).

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400,000 seafarers stuck at sea as crew change crisis deepens

Published by rudy Date posted on September 25, 2020

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Palm oil labor abuses linked to world’s top brands, banks

Published by rudy Date posted on September 24, 2020

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The opportunities for clean energy in the future Philippines

Published by rudy Date posted on September 24, 2020

by Daniel Pruce (The Philippine Star), 24 Sep 2020 Like the rest of the global economy, the energy sector has been tested by the COVID-19 pandemic, with its unprecedented slow-down challenging traditional growth thinking. It has had to recalibrate to become more efficient and accommodate increasingly frugal investors and consumers. This was also true in…

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Pandemic smashes consumer, business confidence in third quarter

Published by rudy Date posted on September 24, 2020

by Ian Nicolas Cigaral (Philstar.com), 24 Sep 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Consumer confidence sank to historic low in the third quarter while business sentiment likewise took a heavy beating, posing a big challenge to the government relying on its citizens to rebound from an unprecedented economic damage caused by the pandemic.

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BSP to impose 24% credit card rate cap starting Nov. 3

Published by rudy Date posted on September 24, 2020

by Daxim L. Lucas, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 24 Sep 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Credit card users will soon be required to pay no more than 2 percent a month — or 24 percent annually — on this type of debt after the central bank’s Monetary Board recently approved an interest rate cap.

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PH GDP seen shrinking by over 7% in 2020

Published by rudy Date posted on September 24, 2020

by Ben O. de Vera, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 24 Sep 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to fall at its worst rate in at least 36 years, no thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic’s debilitating impact on the domestic as well as global economies.

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Duterte set to pick 11th appointee as Supreme Court faces crossroads

Published by rudy Date posted on September 24, 2020

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8 ways to vastly improve your communication skills

Published by rudy Date posted on September 23, 2020

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COVID-19: Spike in allegations of labour abuse against migrant workers in the Gulf

Published by rudy Date posted on September 23, 2020

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Pandemic-hit garments firms to lay-off over 4,000 workers

Published by rudy Date posted on September 23, 2020

by Louella Desiderio (The Philippine Star), 23 Sep 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Over 4,400 workers are being let go by garments firms operating in Cebu due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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More Filipinos opting to save amid pandemic

Published by rudy Date posted on September 23, 2020

by Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star), 23 Sep 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The country’s banking industry recorded a double-digit growth in deposits in the first semester as more Filipino households substantially raised their savings amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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China state units creeping into Phl armed forces bases

Published by rudy Date posted on September 23, 2020

by Jarius Bondoc (The Philippine Star), 23 Sep 2020 China state units are creeping into Philippine armed forces bases, after grabbing territorial and exclusive waters. High Filipino officials are abetting it.

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P10 billion for Covid-19 aid unspent by DSWD

Published by rudy Date posted on September 23, 2020

by Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star), 23 Sep 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was not able to distribute some P10 billion in aid to an estimated four million families affected by COVID-19 as mandated by the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act.

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Ombudsman stops lifestyle checks on public execs

Published by rudy Date posted on September 23, 2020

by Delon Porcalla (The Philippine Star), 23 Sep 2020 MANILA, Philippines — There will be no more lifestyle checks on officials suspected of stealing taxpayers’ money, according to Ombudsman Samuel Martires, who called the procedure “illogical.”

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44,000 college students may be unable to enroll

Published by rudy Date posted on September 23, 2020

by Janvic Mateo (The Philippine Star), 23 Sep 2020 MANILA, Philippines — In addition to millions of elementary and high school students who have yet to enroll this school year, thousands are also expected to temporarily stop their college education this year due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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What 800 executives envision for the postpandemic workforce

Published by rudy Date posted on September 23, 2020

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Pogo exodus seen to empty more than a tenth of Metro Manila offices, condo units

Published by rudy Date posted on September 23, 2020

by Ben O. de Vera, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 23 Sep 2020 MANILA, Philippines—The exodus of Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) will not only shed tax revenues but also leave behind sizable office and condominium spaces empty, which was last seen during the Asian financial crisis over two decades ago.

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Three billion people cannot afford healthy diets. What does this mean for the next green revolution?

Published by rudy Date posted on September 23, 2020

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We need to listen to the workers: WIEGO partners conduct COVID-19 Global Impact Study

Published by rudy Date posted on September 23, 2020

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Nov 16 – International Day for Tolerance

“No more toleration of corruption!”

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
#Report Corruption #SearchPosts #TakePicturesVideos

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

November


Nov 2 – Intl Day to End Impunity for
Crimes Against Journalists

Nov 9 – World Science Day for Peace
and Development

Nov 16 – International Day for Tolerance

Nov 19 – World Toilet Day

Nov 20 – World Children’s Day

Nov 25 – Intl Day for the Elimination of
Violence Against Women

 

Monthly Observances:


Homes Safety Month

Filipino Values Month
National Rice Awareness Month
National Consciousness Month
for Punctuality and Civility

Environmental Awareness Month
National Children’s Month
Organic Agriculture Month 

 

Weekly Observances:

Nov 19-25: Global Warming and
Climate Change Consciousness Week 

Nov 23-29: National Girls’ Week
Population and Development Week

Nov 25 – Dec 12: Social Welfare Week 18-Day Campaign to End
Violence against Women 

Week 2: Week 3: Drug Abuse Prevention
and Control Week 

Last Week: Safety and Accident
Prevention Week


Daily Observances:

Last Saturday: Career Executive Service
Day 
Nov 19: National Child Health Day

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