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25 Mar 2020 – Local, overseas workers affected by COVID-19 assured of gov’t assistance

Published by rudy Date posted on April 15, 2020
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Crisis can spark transformation and renewal

Published by rudy Date posted on April 14, 2020

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7 Predictions for a post-coronavirus world

Published by rudy Date posted on April 14, 2020

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Very pleased to see these health and hygiene guidelines for informal food vendors and spaza shops out in the world. Many informal workers have been classified as essential workers and need health guidelines adapted to their workplaces and circumstances.

Published by NTUCPHL Date posted on April 14, 2020

Very pleased to see these health and hygiene guidelines for informal food vendors and spaza shops out in the world. Many informal workers have been classified as essential workers and need health guidelines adapted to their workplaces and circumstances. https://t.co/Mc7YqlDE9N — Laura Alfers (@Laura_WIEGO) April 14, 2020

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Building resistance: a rights-based, holistic approach against Covid-19

Published by rudy Date posted on April 14, 2020

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AI is helping us combat the economic problem of human trafficking

Published by NTUCPHL Date posted on April 14, 2020

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The coming mental health crisis as remote working surges

Published by rudy Date posted on April 13, 2020

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10 Apr 2020 – Two more frontliners die from COVID-19

Published by NTUCPHL Date posted on April 11, 2020

  Mandaluyong hospital’s chief nurse passes away due to COVID-19 via Inquirer Mobile: http://inqm.news/axgn Ospital ng Paranaque’s Dr. Ephraim Neal Orteza succumbs to COVID-19 via Inquirer Mobile: http://inqm.news/axgs

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The new inequalities and people-to-people social protection

Published by rudy Date posted on April 3, 2020

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School, interrupted: 4 options for distance education to continue teaching during COVID-19

Published by rudy Date posted on April 1, 2020

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Could basic income protect livelihoods during the coronavirus crisis?

Published by NTUCPHL Date posted on March 30, 2020

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29 March 2020 – Twelve Filipino doctors have died fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, an official of the Philippine Medical Association said Sunday.

Published by NTUCPHL Date posted on March 30, 2020

  29 March 2020 – Twelve Filipino doctors have died fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, an official of the Philippine Medical Association said Sunday.

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14 ways to protect your mental health in the pandemic, according to Public Health England

Published by rudy Date posted on March 29, 2020

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Social protection responses to the Covid-19 crisis: Country responses in Asia and the Pacific (data as of 25 March 2020).

Published by rudy Date posted on March 25, 2020

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Green energy could drive Covid-19 recovery with $100tn boost

Published by NTUCPHL Date posted on March 20, 2020

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[ANALYSIS] Why Filipinos need to stay at home until June (or even longer)

Published by rudy Date posted on March 19, 2020

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Tax administrations and control of the digital economy

Published by rudy Date posted on January 31, 2020

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Published by NTUCPHL Date posted on January 25, 2020

Forty-six workers were killed, fourteen workers were injured and six missing in 33 serious workplace incidents in the Philippines in January-December 2019, an NTUC Philippines compilation of media reports show. Most of those killed were in Construction (nine) and in Mining (nine). Four workers died, eight were injured and three (corrected) were missing from the…

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26 Nov 2019 – Construction worker injured in Rizal Memorial Stadium accident

Published by rudy Date posted on November 27, 2019

Construction worker  injured in Rizal Memorial Stadium accident

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The ‘flexible’ gig economy is not such a great option for women after all

Published by rudy Date posted on November 19, 2019

Flexibility is difficult for many workers to take advantage of in practice. by Abigail Hunt, 19 Nov 2019 The gig economy – which sees Uber-style platforms link workers to the purchasers of their services – is growing globally. Policy players from the World Bank to the European Parliament have lauded platforms for their role in…

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31 Oct 2019 – Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) RTWPB simplifies minimum wages to just two rates. Once in a while, a regional tripartite wages and productivity board surprises, with a ‘smart’ move, when one least expects it. With its 2019 wage order no. 20, CAR has now only two minimum wage rates – (1) for ‘All industries/sectors employing 11 or more’; and (2) for ‘All industries/sectors employing 10 or less’. [Read more]

Published by NTUCPHL Date posted on November 13, 2019

31 Oct 2019 – Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) RTWPB simplifies minimum wages to just two rates. Once in a while, a regional tripartite wages and productivity board surprises, with a ‘smart’ move, when one least expects it. With its 2019 wage order no. 20, CAR has now only two minimum wage rates – (1) for…

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[ANALYSIS] Is the Philippine economy in the pink again? Not exactly

Published by rudy Date posted on November 8, 2019

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5 suspected human trafficking victims intercepted at Mactan-Cebu airport

Published by rudy Date posted on November 7, 2019

by Katrina Hallare, 7 Nov 2019 MANILA, Philippines — Five people, who were believed to be victims of human trafficking, were rescued at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Thursday.

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Why groups struggle to solve problems together

Published by rudy Date posted on November 7, 2019

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DTI: No hike in consumer prices till next year

Published by rudy Date posted on November 6, 2019

by Roy Stephen C. Canivel, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 6 Nov 2019 MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Tuesday said it told manufacturers not to further increase their suggested retail prices until the first quarter of next year.

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The rice cartel

Published by rudy Date posted on November 6, 2019

by Boo Chanco (The Philippine Star), 6 Nov 2019 It seems well meaning government officials well versed in economic theory are no match against the evil geniuses running the rice cartel. The Rice Tariffication Law was meant to blunt the cartel’s hold on the rice market… with real supply and demand determining prices. But it…

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SWS: In Q3 survey, Duterte admin satisfaction rating remains ‘very good’

Published by rudy Date posted on November 6, 2019

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Truck carrying water for quake survivors crashes, kills helper, hurts driver

Published by rudy Date posted on November 5, 2019

Truck carrying water for quake survivors crashes, kills helper, hurts driver – 5 Nov 2019

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44 activists arrested in Negros crackdown charged

Published by rudy Date posted on November 5, 2019

For security reasons, the suspects are charged inside the headquarters of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office by Marchel P. Espina, 5 Nov 2019, Rappler BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – The 44 individuals suspected of being members of the armed communist rebel group New People’s Army were charged here Monday, November 4, with illegal possession of…

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DOLE warns public against fake employment ads on Facebook

Published by rudy Date posted on November 5, 2019

Filipinos seeking work abroad should verify the validity of jobs with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, says POEA Administrator Bernard Olalia by Sofia Tomacruz, 5 Nov 2019 MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) advised Filipinos seeking work abroad to be wary of fake employment opportunities advertised on Facebook pages posing as…

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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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