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BY CAI ORDINARIO, 30 Aug 2021 MAJORITY of young Filipinos who lost their jobs in 2020 were working in only seven out of 35 sectors, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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The resource persons from ILO, BWSC/DOLE, PMAP (from recording) and NTUC Phl made presentations on the hughlights of ILO Convention 190, and the accompanying Recommendation 206, the implications on enterprises, what employers are doing to ‘continuously ensure safe and gender-responsive work environment’, what trade unions have been doing on gender-based violence (GBV) and violence and…
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by Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News, 17 Sep 2020 MANILA – At least 40 children aged between 10 and 14-years-old give birth in the Philippines every year, an official from the Population Commission (POPCOM) said, Thursday.
(Philstar.com), 10 Sep 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has put millions of people worldwide out of work, paralyzing both small businesses and big industries.
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by Rey E. Requejo, Manila Bulletin, 19 Aug 2020 The United States government on Wednesday announced the inauguration of a P1.9 billion ($37.5 million) project aimed at helping at least 180,000 out-of-school youth in the Philippines attain relevant education, obtain necessary work experience for employment and skills for their livelihood.
By Melissa Luz Lopez, CNN Philippines, 18 Aug 2020 Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 18) — Up to a million Filipino youth are at risk of going jobless this year due to the pandemic if lockdown rules stretch on, a joint report of the Asian Development Bank and the International Labour Organization said.
by Ian Nicolas Cigaral (Philstar.com), 18 Aug 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Around 1 million young Filipinos are seen to lose their jobs this year, a direct result of the pandemic that prompted companies to lay off workers, cut work hours and freeze hiring of new graduates, a report released Tuesday said.
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by Janvic Mateo (The Philippine Star), 10 Jul 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Advocacy group Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) has issued a warning on increased unemployment of the youth as the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect various sectors and industries.
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by Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star) – 17 Feb 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will start tomorrow its review of the laws and programs for the youth to check if these have been effective and to find ways to improve these to further empower the sector.
by Rhodina Villanueva (The Philippine Star) With Paolo Romero, 15 Feb 2020 MANILA, Philippines — As the world celebrated Valentine’s Day yesterday, an official of the Commission on Population (PopCom) advised teenagers not to rush into sex to avoid getting pregnant early.
By Samuel P. Medenilla , Business Mirror, 6 Dec 2019 OVER 3.4 million young Filipinos could face an uncertain future if they continue to stay out of school or remain unemployed, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda).
Source: Xinhua| 2019-11-15 MANILA, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) — More and more young Filipinos are shunning farming in favor of working in the industry and services sectors where they see the pay to be not only better but also more stable, according to a government study released on Friday.
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By Sonny M. Angara, Business Mirror, 18 Oct 2019 Many young Filipinos have their minds set on finding their future outside the Philippines, according to the recent World Economic Forum (WEF) Asean Youth Survey. The data is disheartening: 52.9 percent of the Filipino youth aged 15 to 35—the so-called millennial and Gen Z—prefer to work…
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15 June 2018 — “HIGHER WAGES, NO MORE ENDO, MORE PARTICIPATION, NO GBV, END INEQUALITY!” were the recurring themes in the National Trade Union Conferences on Employment Security and Constructive Industrial Relations with the theme: “Promoting Real Inclusive and Sustainable Growth, Employment and Decent Work” held in Quezon City on 9-10 May 2018 and in…
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work
“Safety and health at work every day!”
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 #Distancing #TakePicturesVideos
Monthly Observances:
March – Women’s Role in History Month
April – Month of Planet Earth
Weekly Observances:
Last Week of March: Protection and Gender Fair Treatment of the Girl Child Week
Last Week of April – World Immunization Week
Daily Observances:
Mar 25 – International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transallantic Slave Trade
Mar 27– Earth Hour
Apr 21 – Civil Service Day
Apr 22 – World Earth Day
Apr 28 – World Day for Safety and Health at Work
