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By Samuel P. Medenilla, Manila Bulletin, Dec 9, 2017 The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will start implementing today its amended rules for the issuance of the alien employment permit (AEP) in a bid to relax regulations on the entry of foreign workers.

AMAPO-TUCP is in the midst of a bitter union organizing campaign in the contractors of Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries Corp. Philippines in Subic Bay. The Union reports illegal dismissals, harassment, discrimination, sexual incidents, physical abuse, diminution of benefits, and hundreds of other unfair labor practices, including transfers of work sites, illegal detention and death…

INQUIRER.net US Bureau, Dec 07, 2017 LOS ANGELES – Recent accusations of sexual harassment have been aimed at powerful male perpetrators, many of whom are in the entertainment industry and politics.

A new survey reveals job seekers may not be taking automation into account when looking for their next gig By Greg Nichols for Robotics | Dec 6, 2017 A new survey suggests workers may not be as concerned about automation as they should be.

by Kyree Leary, 06 Dec 2017 Aging has plagued biological organisms since life first began on planet Earth and it’s an accepted and universally understood part of life. Sure, things like climate change pose significant threats to society, but aging will almost certainly still exist even if we ever manage to stop damaging our environment.

by Arra B. Francia, Businessworld, Dec 6, 2017 SOME Japanese food companies are keen on diversifying its exports to the Philippines, according to the New Supermarket Association of Japan (NSAJ).

by A. Pawlowski, Today, Dec 6, 2017 If you’re a woman with a bit of life experience, you already know you’re the boss. You’re more likely to drive health care decisions in your family, control household spending, care for millennials and elders, start a business and initiate a divorce. You have the longevity advantage over…

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By Asit K. Biswas, Quartz Africa, Dec 05, 2017 Improved human well-being is one of the modern era’s greatest triumphs. The age of plenty has also led to an unexpected global health crisis: two billion people are either overweight or obese. Developed countries have been especially susceptible to unhealthy weight gain, a trend that could…

By Richmond Mercurio (The Philippine Star), Dec 3, 2017 MANILA, Philippines — Average salary hike across industries is projected to be higher in Philippines compared to other economies in the region next year as the country’s stable economic growth is prompting more companies to pay more, a new report by global human resources consulting firm…

By Helen Flores (The Philippine Star), Dec 2, 2017 MANILA, Philippines — Four in 10 Filipino senior citizens have no access to pension, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO).

by Jerome Aning, Rappler, Dec 2, 2017 Christmas came early to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) as 1,057 building attendants signed three-year contracts that took effect on Friday, thus ending the practice of “endo” in the country’s premier gateway.

by Businessworld, Dec 1, 2017 Oxford Business Group On the back of efforts to encourage more international business activity, the Philippines registered the highest rate of foreign direct investment (FDI) growth in the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region last year, with the country hoping to capitalize on the global attention generated by…

by Oliver Samson | Dec 1, 2017 MANILA – A group comprising different congregations has grown more muscles in the past 8 years while combating human trafficking in the country as well as in its Asian neighbors. “The more anti-human trafficking advocates, the better,” said Sr. Mary Adel Abamo, the group’s Philippine coordinator. “More can…

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By: Tina G. Santos – Reporter, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Dec 01, 2017 Household service workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) will soon be receiving a P1,000 increase in wage.

By Charina Clarisse L. Echaluce, Manila Bulletin, Dec 1, 2017 The number of individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the Philippines is expected to rise to over 313,000 by 2030, from the current 47,000, the Department of Health (DOH) warned.

It’s not enough to master the skills required to do your job today. Keeping up with the rapid pace of technological change and honing a wide range of skills will be essential to future employment in IT. By Christine Parizo | Dec 1, 2017 If there is a consensus in the IT world, it is…

By Fil C. Sionil, Manila Bulletin, Nov 30, 2017 At one ASEAN Summit, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi admitted the Philippines had “overtaken” India with the largest number of voice-based Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services in the world. Since then, the BPO industry has served as an economic lifeline for the Philippines, employing over 1.5…

By Mayen Jaymalin with – Janvic Mateo (The Philippine Star), Nov 30, 2017 MANILA, Philippines — In a span of two months, 1,962 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection were reported in the Philippines.

By Raymund Catindig (The Philippine Star), Nov 29, 2017 TUGUEGARAO, Philippines — A backhoe operator was buried alive in a landslide that occurred in Ilagan City, Isabela on Monday.

By Richmond Mercurio (The Philippine Star), Nov 29, 2017 MANILA, Philippines — The Duterte administration’s massive infrastructure program could face setbacks due to shortages in essential construction materials and skilled labor, construction industry officials said.

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by Maila Ager, Inquirer, Nov 28, 2017 Voting 17-1, the Senate has finally passed on third and final reading the first package of the comprehensive tax reform program of the Duterte administration.

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon expects a difficult time in the bicameral conference committee due to polarizing provisions in the Senate and House versions by Camille Elemia, Rappler, Nov 28, 2017 MANILA, Philippines – The Senate approved on 3rd and final reading the first package of tax reforms proposed by the Duterte administration, seeking to…