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Rumble in Geneva: Labor group assails DOLE position on slain BPO trade unionist

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has called out the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for “appearing to intentionally mislead the Committee on the Application of Standards (CAS) of the 112th Session of the International Labor Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland.” Atty. Sonny...

The Collected Essays of Nicanor G. Tiongson Vol. I, II, and III

A book launch will be held at Gimenez Gallery, University of the Philippines-Diliman on June 17, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will be hosted by Missy Maramara and Anril Tiatco, and will include speeches from notable individuals in the...

Palihang Rogelio Sicat to hold its 17th workshop in June; political detainee among its 15 chosen writers for 2024

The prestigious Palihang Rogelio Sicat (Rogelio Sicat Writers Workshop) will hold its 17th iteration at the Clark Free Port Zone in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, from June 5 to June 9. And for the first time since it was conceptualized in 1984, the PRS is...

Labor groups hail removal of ‘escrow’ in Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers Bill; urge PBBM to sign law

A congressional decision to delete the “escrow” provision in the proposed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers have been hailed by various labor groups who called the deletion “a victory for seafarers.” The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) and the Association of Marine Officers and...

Weeks after Labor Day, workers urge Congress for decisive wage hike

Welcomes DOLE pronouncement that should Congress adopt a new wage law, the Labor Department will adopt it The labor group Federation of Free Workers (FFW) urged the House leadership to pass the ₱150 wage hike across the nation as an emergency measure to cope...

IN MEMORIAM

During the 2024 Nick Joaquin Literary Awards (NJLA) held last May 7 at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier in Taguig City, we paused and gave a moment of reflection to the writers, journalists, lyricists, and film directors who died in 2023. Edgar ‘Egai’...

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Q&A with Hidilyn & EJ

Months before the Tokyo Olympics, Sam Corrales—TV producer, dance fitness instructor, host, and courtside reporter—interviewed Olympic qualifiers Hidilyn Diaz and EJ Ebuena at the...

Carina Dayondon: “Always aim high”

A woman with a proven track record of overcoming adversity. She is Carina Dayondon, the first Filipina to complete the Seven Summits challenge. It...

Henry Sy, tycoon (1924-2019)

Eighty-two years ago, a 12-year-old boy had 10 centavos in his pocket when he traveled from China to Manila. In his prime, he was...

Uplifting lives and communities for positive change

SMFI Livelihood & Outreach Programs It started as a “mall-based” project in 1996. It grew from the expressed wish of people to donate to the...