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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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The Pakil Tourism Master Plan: What to expect in the next 10 years
Laguna de Bay, the second largest inland waterbody in Southeast Asia, divides the town of Pakil in Laguna. As a consequence, tourism development in the town’s 13 barangays has developed along two distinct clusters.
The first cluster, referred to as Poblacion, focuses on faith-based,...
Pakil: A transformation no one expected
The three terms of Mayor Vincent L. Soriano have sent a tsunami of change in Pakil, transforming this once sleepy town into a hub of rapid, people-centered development.
Over the last seven years, Soriano has spearheaded the undertaking of essential programs and projects that...
“College scholarships for the poor not straining national budget”—FFW
Major labor center Federation of Free Workers (FFW) yesterday expressed disappointment over recent statements made by Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno regarding the Unified Financial Assistance to Tertiary Education (UAQTE) program.
Diokno has claimed that the UAQTE program is straining the national budget. However, FFW...
