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Women workers push for immediate implementation of ILO Convention 190 to end violence in the workplace

Women workers from various labor groups called for the “immediate implementation of Convention 190 of the International Labor Organization (ILO) to end violence in workplaces across the country.” ILO Convention No. 190 (C190) is the first international treaty to recognize the right of everyone...

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Understanding the words and increasing your vocabulary. The numbered words below are taken from the four short stories featured in this issue. Get to know them. “Caught in the Eye of Durarakit” by Richard A. Giye Trotted /traa·tuhd/ verb, past tense and past participle of trot....

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Watch for the Women’s Month issue of the Philippines Graphic Reader! Available on March 15 at Lazada and Shopee and in select 7-Eleven outlets Featuring: SHORT STORIES ·       All Fall Down by Menchu Aquino Sarmiento·       Long before Darkness, Or, The Night Ileana Fell in Love by Rosa May M....

Nagkaisa advocates for wage hike, urging prioritization of living wage; questions NEDA

A labor coalition has challenged the cautious stand of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) on the proposed P100 wage increase pushed by labor groups. Nagkaisa, a labor coalition composed of 42 labor federations and organizations, likewise expressed its concern regarding NEDA's endorsement of...

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You can still catch the February 2024 issue of the Graphic Reader featuring: SHORT STORIES Caught in the Eye of Durarakit by Richard A. GiyeENRIQUE 1521 by Aurelio A. PeñaHousehold Melodies by Eden TayabanThe X-Ray Tech’s Love Story by Paulino Lim, Jr. POEMS Consequences by Karina Africa BolascoPlanting...

FFW calls for gov’t comprehensive assistance for mine workers in tragic Davao de Oro landslide

Following the catastrophic Feb. 6 landslide in Maco, Davao de Oro—which has, so far, resulted in the loss of 11 lives with 110 individuals reportedly missing—the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Employees’ Compensation...

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Women power in Myanmar

Staffers of the University Hospital flash the three-finger protest gesture while holding signs that read: “Protect democracy” and “Reject the military coup, Free our...

Prospects for Businesses & Investments

“MAKE IT HAPPEN IN THE PHILIPPINES” GLOBAL CAMPAIGN From a paper delivered during the Dec. 10 webinar, “Health and Economic Outlook for 2021—Sparking Hope: Will...

Sparking hope: a virtual forum on the COVID-19 vaccine scenario in 2021

With more than 400,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines and the pandemic-induced economic slump this year, experts from various fields will gather in...

NJLA 2025: The Graphic Salute Awardees

Christian George Acevedo, 32, is a librarian, teacher, writer, and cultural advocate in his hometown of Roxas City in Capiz. He has released a...