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FFW to Bicam: Pass ₱100-₱200 wage hike—across the board, sans distortions

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is urging the Bicameral Conference Committee in Congress to greenlight a ₱100-₱200 nationwide wage increase—and to make it across-the-board to avoid wage distortions that spark needless labor disputes and lawsuits. A Bicameral Conference Committee reconciles conflicting provisions of...

FFW Welcomes House Passage of ₱200 Wage Hike: ‘That was a Dunk Shot on 3rd Reading’

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has welcomed the passage of the ₱200 nationwide minimum wage hike bill on third and final reading in the House of Representatives. “The House did not fail us. It may have lost the first quarter, but it came...

With only six session days left: Labor groups urge House to pass ₱200 wage hike bill

Five of the country’s largest labor groups will march to the House of Representatives tomorrow, June 2, to call for the immediate passage of the P200 across-the-board legislated wage increase, now on third and final reading. These groups—making up the National Wage Coaltion (NWC)—include:...

My Father, Johnny Dayang

My father was never the loudest man in the room, but he was often the most listened to. He had a kind of presence that didn’t demand attention—it invited trust. He could converse with presidents and policymakers in Malacañang, yet he was just...

“Let’s focus on wage hikes, not dynastic clashes; enact ₱200 wage increase law, address hunger”—Federation of Free Workers (FFW)

As the nation prepares to commemorate Labor Day, Federation of Free Workers (FFW) President and senatorial candidate Atty. Sonny Matula is calling on the public and government leaders to refocus national energy on workers’ demands—not on political dynasties’ rivalry. “Let us step away from...

Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Luis D. Carlos & the rebooting of PHLPost

He took his oath of office last April 3, 2023 before Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo. He never thought he’d be back in a government agency that for 15 years had been his workplace, mastering almost every facet of the Philippine...

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Nick Joaquin: The twilight years

(With humble thanks to poet and essayist Marra PL Lanot, we commemorate the April 29 death anniversary of National Artist Nick Joaquin—our first Editor-in-Chief...

LOOK! The Philippines Graphic May issue on Obrero Poets and Fiction Writers is the LED billboard display on the wall of the GA Tower along Boni, EDSA (other side of SMDC.& Robinson).

(Billboard up today, May 19 until Friday, May 21) History has delegated the 1st of May as Labor Day, in recognition of the workers of...

Getting to know the GCG

Created on June 6, 2011 under Republic Act (RA) 10149, also known as the “GOCC Governance Act of 2011,” the GCG serves as the...

Tribute to Susan Roces

June is the Philippines Graphic’s anniversary month.For our 95th year, we bring to our readers a heartfelt memory essay on the late Queen of...