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Riding a bike to work is not only economical but also beneficial to health and the environment.This has been proven true by Rey Panique, a City Hall job hire assigned at the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO). Thanks to the bike given by the Iloilo City Government. Panique is one of the 20 recipients […]
Sufficient and nutritious meals, adequate standby areas and just workday hours. These were among the rights pushed by Senator Robin Padilla for “small” workers in the showbiz industry. At the hearing of the Senate on the proposed “Eddie Garcia Act” where he is a co-author, Padilla stressed the observation of such rights are important to […]
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) are launching a skills training program that will enable a greater number of Filipinos to participate in opportunities at its New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project as well as its various strategic initiatives across the country. SMC President Ramon S. Ang and […]
Protecting the freedom of religion holds the key to our nation’s progress. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he pointed out that following the teachings of one’s faith will lead to true service and good governance. “While the 1987 Constitution decrees the separation of Church and State, there can be no true sense of public […]
Senator Bong Go is pushing for the passage of five priority bills that aim to provide enhanced protection for workers across various industries. Underpinning his efforts is the fundamental belief that government should ensure the well-being of ordinary workers and fortify their rights. One of the bills proposed by Go is Senate Bill No. 1183, […]
The House of Representatives’ committee on labor and employment chair and Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles believes that the government should aggressively move to bring down the cost of basic goods as a complement to a wage hike. “Our efforts to improve workers’ quality of life should not stop with a wage hike. We […]
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Friday lauded the P40 minimum wage increase in Metro Manila as he called for the other regional wage boards to issue similar hikes in their respective areas. “Sa panahon na mataas pa rin ang presyo ng mga pangunahing bilihin, malaking tulong pa rin ang dagdag-sahod na ito lalo […]
Following the approval of a P40 increase in the minimum wage in Metro Manila, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called on other regional wage boards across the country to follow suit and implement reasonable wage adjustments. “I earnestly call upon the wage boards to establish minimum wages that not only uphold fairness for our […]
Field unit heads of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) gathered for a two-day assembly of the District Engineers League of the Philippines, Inc. (DELP) recently in Tagaytay City, Cavite. In his message, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan emphasized the need for the District and Assistant District Engineers’ steadfast efforts and professionalism and working […]
The chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Labor and Employment expressed hope that a bill that would require employers to provide financial literacy and entrepreneurship programs to their employees would get the nod of Congress. “As we try to cope with rising prices of goods, the prevalence of financial scams and predatory loaning, […]