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Published by rudy Date posted on August 28, 2024

August-September – Sept 5 – International Day of Charity Sept 7 – International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies Sept 8 – International Literacy Day Sept 9 – International Day to Protect Education from Attack Sept 15 – International Day of Democracy Sept 18 – International Equal Pay Day Sept 21 – International Day…

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Published by rudy Date posted on August 28, 2024

Sept 8 – International Literacy Day “Literacy for all: Read, Write, Click, Rise.!”   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…

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19 Aug 2024 – Senators question PhilHealth funding

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/08/19/2378952/senators-question-philhealth-funding

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22 Aug 2024 – 3 workers fall into fuel storage; 2 dead

Published by rudy Date posted on August 22, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/08/22/2379631/3-workers-fall-fuel-storage-2-dead

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What happens to RTWPBs’ poverty line-based minimum wages now? **** 18 Aug 2024 – NEDA: Govt to keep addressing poverty

Published by rudy Date posted on August 19, 2024

NATIONAL Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the decline in poverty rate in 2023 shows promising signs of inclusive government efforts to reduce poverty across the regions and provinces. In a statement late Thursday, Balisacan noted, however, that despite the decline, the government will continue to address the root causes of poverty…

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18 Aug 2024 – NTUC Phl President Jhing Ogalinda stressed “Ganyan talaga ang patuloy na mangyayari [sa economy] dahil inde naman kasama ang ating workers and their families dyan. Inde inclusive ang Philippine economy. Paano makaaahon ang bansa kung patuloy na depressed ang real wages, at lalong lumalalim ang inequality.” In the blended NTUC Phl 6th anniversary celebrations on Aug 18, she said that slowed consumption caused by depressed real wages and inequality is holding down what the economy could be. While noting that NTUC Phl and its affiliates have resumed normal operations despite global uncertainties, President Jhing cited continuing Covid in 84 countries, conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and elsewhere, harsh demonstrations from climate change, among multiple crises.

Published by rudy Date posted on August 19, 2024
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10 and 24 Aug 2024 – Eleven participants (seven women, four men) started the 11-Saturday 3rd Cluster learning course (CLiCK 3) conducted by the NTUC Phl Leadership Institute (LEADNtI). NTUC CLiCK’s training for women and young workers for leadership uses improved modules from CLiCk 1 (2023), CLiCk 2 (2024), and the ITUC AP/DGB BW/ATUC leadership modules and mentoring manuals. The in-person course takes place at the ObreNa Center in Quezon City. The teaching team, led by President Jhing Ogalinda, comes from NTUC Phl. Participating federations fully support the program and participants’ expenses. The pilot (online) CLiCK 1 program in 2023 graduated 18 leaders (out of 24 participants). CLiCk 2 produced six graduates (out of nine starters)..

Published by rudy Date posted on August 11, 2024
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30 Jul 2024 – philippines-retains-52nd-spot-world-competitiveness

Published by rudy Date posted on August 2, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/07/30/2374043/philippines-retains-52nd-spot-world-competitiveness

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31 Jul 2024 – BPM/BPO Job threat

Published by rudy Date posted on August 2, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/business/2024/07/31/2374178/job-threat

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2 Aug 2024 – Buti pa sila: DBM: 4-part pay hike for gov’t workers to start in 2025

Published by rudy Date posted on August 2, 2024

DBM: 4-part pay hike for gov’t workers to start in 2025

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2 Aug 2024 – School principal falls off roof, dies

Published by rudy Date posted on August 2, 2024
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31 July 2024 – Extreme heat, floods, high rice price despite imports. Ever-growing real GDP, but depressed real wages and earnings. Slow economic growth, brought in part by no sharing with workers of the real gains in production and productivity. These concerns are affecting safety and health in workplaces and communities. They are affecting even people’s mental health. Participants noted these challenges in the 2024 edition of the long-running series of the joint JILAF/NTUC Phl Seminars on Employment Security and Constructive Industrial Relations with the theme “Assuring Health and Safety for Workers and their Families in the Just Transitions” that took place against this backdrop of multiple challenges.

Published by rudy Date posted on July 31, 2024
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23 Jul 2024 – Phl’s four major problems

Published by rudy Date posted on July 24, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2024/07/23/2372159/phls-four-major-problems

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23 July 2024 – Sam Altman’s Basic-Income Study Is Out. Here’s What It Found. – Business Insider

Published by rudy Date posted on July 24, 2024
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24 July 2024 – The state of the economy

Published by rudy Date posted on July 24, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2024/07/24/2372451/state-economy

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24 July 2024 – Marcos’ poverty reduction claims highly dubious

Published by rudy Date posted on July 24, 2024

https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/07/24/opinion/columns/marcos-poverty-reduction-claims-highly-dubious/1959393?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3jLgESpUZbj3_6hJfQxf4TFL5XStLHBemtOq4aM8bbDQst0bbZznuaxME_aem_BSA-EqGnXLnczSRkvG6WdQ&sfnsn=mo

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22 Jul 2024 – 17.5 million Filipinos can’t afford basic needs — PSA

Published by rudy Date posted on July 23, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/07/22/2372075/175-million-filipinos-cant-afford-basic-needs-psa

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22 Jul 2024 – Court admits digital evidence in abuse case

Published by rudy Date posted on July 23, 2024

Court admits digital evidence in abuse case

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21 Jul 2024 – Top 5 Remote Jobs With Up To 975% Surge In Demand In 2024

Published by rudy Date posted on July 23, 2024

https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelwells/2024/07/21/top-5-remote-jobs-with-up-to-975-surge-in-demand-in-2024/

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22 Jul 2024 – Inflation still top concern of most Pinoys

Published by rudy Date posted on July 23, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/07/22/2371921/inflation-still-top-concern-most-pinoys

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20 Jul 2024 – Senator questions legality of PhilHealth fund transfer

Published by rudy Date posted on July 22, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/07/20/2371586/senator-questions-legality-philhealth-fund-transfer

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20 Jul 2024 – BOP deficit narrows to $155 million in June

Published by rudy Date posted on July 21, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/business/2024/07/20/2371442/bop-deficit-narrows-155-million-june

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18 Jul 2024 – Manila sea level rising by 2.6 cm/year – study

Published by rudy Date posted on July 19, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/07/18/2370965/manila-sea-level-rising-26-cmyear-study

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17 Jul 2024 – Now they’re stealing our PhilHealth contributions

Published by rudy Date posted on July 18, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2024/07/17/2370673/now-theyre-stealing-our-philhealth-contributions

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17 Jul 2024 – IMF: Philippines growth fastest in ASEAN, 2nd in Asia

Published by rudy Date posted on July 18, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/business/2024/07/17/2370653/imf-philippines-growth-fastest-asean-2nd-asia

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17 Jul 2024 – Biz groups push for approval of 21 economic measures

Published by rudy Date posted on July 18, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/business/2024/07/17/2370647/biz-groups-push-approval-21-economic-measures

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17 Jul 2024 – Warren Buffett Says Anyone Who Works 40 Hours A Week Should Live A ‘Decent Life’ — Here’s What He Proposes Congress Do

Published by rudy Date posted on July 18, 2024

https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/39817447/warren-buffett-says-anyone-who-works-40-hours-a-week-should-live-a-decent-life-heres-what-he-pro

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17 Jul 2024 – How AI And Robot Job Displacements Could Lead Us Down The Road Of Universal Basic Income And Loss Of Identity

Published by rudy Date posted on July 18, 2024

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2024/07/17/ai-robot-job-displacement-universal-basic-income/

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17 Jul 2024 – DSWD: 3.7M poor seniors receive P1K monthly pension

Published by rudy Date posted on July 18, 2024

P1000 monthly pension for 3.7M seniors in 2024’s first half – DSWD

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16 Jul 2024 – OpenAI employees raise more safety concerns

Published by rudy Date posted on July 17, 2024
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Sept 8 – International Literacy Day

“Literacy for all:
Read, Write, Click, Rise.!”

 

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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