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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...

Pakil Laguna’s Kasalang Bayan 2023: When unwed couples wed

They say that June is the best time to get married, hence, every woman wants to become a June bride. But in this age of inflation and dwindling incomes, a wedding with the least cost is manna from heaven. For the people of Pakil,...

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Catch the September 2023 cover of the Philippines Graphic Reader! Featuring: SHORT STORIES * The Visible Part of the Brain by Ninotchka Rosca * Somebody Else by Noelle Q. De Jesus * The Root of All Evil by Therese Q. Yaptenco-Loyloy * The Ship by E. Agnes Puerto POETRY * Two...

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One year later

Secretary William Dar: Up close Clad in a long-sleeved, white barong and dark, formal trousers, Secretary William D. Dar marked his second year as Agriculture...

The colors of hope

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