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Big labor groups join call for ceasefire in Gaza; urge gov’t to issue visas to Palestinian spouses of Filipinos caught in war

At least seven of the nation’s biggest labor groups joined the United Nations in pushing for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza. Since Oct. 7, when the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Southern Israel, over 1,300 Israeli civilians have been murdered, and over 200...

The National Unity Day of Russia

The National Unity Day (also known as the Day of People’s Unity) is celebrated in Russia on Nov. 4 in commemoration of the National Liberation and symbolizes the solidarity of the Russian people. This holiday originates in the dramatic page in our history when...

Labor center hails landmark DOLE-CHR agreement

Calls for enhanced cooperation with CHR to protect trade unionists The 200,000 strong Federation of Free Workers (FFW) labor center lauded a momentous partnership between the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in the Philippines. Both the CHR...

Fortune Life recognizes Outstanding Educators at the Gintong Parangal para sa Edukasyon Awards

In an inspiring celebration of dedication and excellence, Fortune Life Insurance Co., Inc. (Fortune Life)—in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Marylindbert International (MLB)—recognized outstanding educators and administrators at the 11th Amb. Antonio L. Cabangon Chua (ALC) Gintong Parangal para sa...

PRESIDENT MARCOS CONFERS SIKATUNA AWARD ON DUTCH SEED GROWER

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. conferred the Order of the Sikatuna, with the Rank of Officer (Maginoo), on Mr. Simon Groot, the Founder and Honorary Chairman of the East-West Seed, one of the world’s biggest tropical seed companies which was founded in the...

Labor groups condemn killing of labor organizer; calls for immediate investigation

The biggest coalition of various trade unions, workers' associations and labor  alliances in the country condemned the “tragic and senseless killing” of Jude Thaddeus Fernandez, a dedicated labor organizer affiliated with Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU). “Ironically, the killing of Fernandez occurred on Sept. 29—the...

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Labor group joins Supreme Court case that seeks to end political dynasties in PHL

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW), a centrist labor group, has announced it will file a “Petition-in-Intervention” in a case filed before the Supreme...

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THE ETERNAL WOMAN The eternal womancomplainsabout the quality of breadin the kitchen. Nor do I growlback at herthough she angers melike a nail in my foot. MOONCURSE Although...

This month in the Philippines Graphic

September is memory written on the pages of our nation’s history. And because memory fades and history can be left to gather dust and...