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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...

Labor groups hail Senate’s stance against People’s Initiative

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) and its allies in the Nagkaisa Labor Coalituon have expressed strong support for the Senate's manifesto condemning the ongoing people's initiative (P.I.) to amend the 1987 Constitution. The groups said the PI seeks to enable a joint vote...

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Coming this Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day!!! Catch the February 2023 issue of the Graphic Reader, featuring SHORT STORIES * Caught in the Eye of Durarakit by Richard A. Giye * ENRIQUE 1521 by Aurelio A. Peña *Household Melodies by Eden Tayaban *The X-Ray Tech’s Love Story by Paulino Lim,...

Tariman’s second  book sums up 48 years in the Arts 

Arts journalist Pablo A. Tariman will sum up his coverage of the performing arts for 48 years in his second book, Encounters in the Arts. In the music chapter of the book are Cecile Licad,  Grzegorz Nowak,  Luciano Pavarotti, Vladimir Spivakov, Otoniel Gonzaga, Arthur Espiritu,...

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Study Highlights: The Power of Innovation

Prior to the pandemic, the Philippines was experiencing unprecedented economic expansion. We were growing at the rate of 6% year on year for eight...

El Colegio De San Ildefonso presents “The Acapulco–Manila Galleon: We Are the Pacific: The World That Emerged From The Tropics”

For two and a half centuries, from 1565 to 1815, the Acapulco–Manila navigation route created a network of exchanges that transformed life on both...

Literature as it unfolds

That time of year has come again, and the panel of judges convenes to pick the winners of the 2018 Nick Joaquin Literary Awards....

From BEPZ to FAB: The story of Mariveles, Bataan

A World War gave this province its place in humanity’s darkest history and made this war-torn fishing village one of two starting points to...