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FFW backs restoration of SUCs budget to boost employment, facilitate tech advancement

At the National Tripartite Conference organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) today, the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) strongly supported the call of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) to restore their capital outlay budget. The call was made amid moves by...

Prize-winning Russian pianist debuts with PPO on Nov. 17

Prize-winning Russian pianist Nikolay Khozyainov will debut with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra as soloist in Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto  No. 2, Op. 18 on Friday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.Cm.  at the Samsung Theater for Performing Arts in Circuit Makati. Newly designated PPO music director Grzegorz...

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...

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Labor group backs Senator Pimentel’s call for transparency and review of jeepney modernization program

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) expressed strong support for Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III's call for the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to...