China-Philippines

ADB head issues cautionary message to Beijing’s

Published by rudy Date posted on May 3, 2019

(The Philippine Star) – May 3, 2019 NADI – The Philippines may not be in danger of falling into a Chinese debt trap, but the head of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) sounded a cautionary note yesterday on Chinese loans.

Read more

Special Report: Should we be worried about Chinese loans for infrastructure buildup? (Part 2)

Published by rudy Date posted on May 17, 2018

by Czeriza Valencia (The Philippine Star), May 17, 2018 (Last of two parts) Concessional rates JICA is known for providing loans on a concessional basis, meaning interest rates that are below commercial market rates. The rates and tenor of JICA loans are based on the income classification and the economic conditions of the borrowing countries.

Read more

Next stop, Panganiban Reef

Published by rudy Date posted on November 1, 2016

(The Philippine Star), November 1, 2016 So far, so good… fishing communities in Zambales are said to be looking forward to a bountiful Christmas. This was after Chinese Coast Guard vessels stopped preventing Filipinos from fishing in Panatag or Scarborough Shoal.

Read more

Nov 16 – International Day for Tolerance

“… but no tolerance for impunity.”

 

Continuing
Solidarity with CTU Myanmar,
trade unions around the world,
for democracy in Myanmar,
with the daily protests of
people in Myanmar against
the military coup and
continuing oppression.

 

Accept National Unity Government
(NUG) of Myanmar.
Reject Military!

#WearMask #WashHands
#Distancing
#TakePicturesVideos

#Coronavirus in Phl

November –

Nov 2 – International 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 International 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: Social Welfare Week
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

Time to support & empower survivors.
Time to spark a global conversation.
Time for #GenerationEquality to #orangetheworld!
Trade Union Solidarity Campaigns
Asbestos Campaign
No to Trafficking
Get Email from NTUC
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!
Article Categories