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Labor group presses for Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill on Int’l Human Rights Day

As the world commemorates International Human Rights Day today, Dec. 10, the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has endorsed the passage of the Enhanced Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill (House Bill 77). "We firmly believe that trade union rights are human rights. For individuals...

First Steps, Lasting Impact

Inspiring Narratives of SM Foundation Scholars Renowned poet and civil rights champion Maya Angelou once said: “Every great journey starts with a single step.”        Angelou’s 1993 book, Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now, provides a poignant reminder of the significance of taking that...

Bringing sustainable healthcare to communities through innovation in partnerships

The PHAPCares Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP), has undertaken a number of partnerships aimed at bringing quality healthcare to communities.  PHAPCares Foundation-La Union Provincial Health Office partnership As part of its commitment to improve...

Labor group calls on Congress to stop infighting; focus on basic issues like wages, instead

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) urged Congress to refrain from further engaging in what the labor group called as "political infighting" to address more basic issues like workers' wages. “We reiterate our advocacy for a ₱150 wage hike nationwide and urge Congress to...

The future of China relations with PHL, ASEAN, and the world

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China Huang Xilian shares his views on China’s development and future directions with Philippines Graphic sister publication, the BusinessMirror BusinessMirror: Ambassador Huang, can...

72nd Palanca Awards inducts 4 new Hall of Fame awardees

Celebrates Filipino literary excellence at PICC anew The Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature made a grand return to the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) to celebrate its illustrious 72nd year. The prestigious event honored some of the country’s finest writers across various genres...

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Legislated ₱150 across-the-board now urgently needed, contrary to DOLE Opinion — FFW

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) said that their labor coalition “respectfully disagrees” with the recent statement made by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma who...

By the scanning of your thumbs: Election tech

  If the Commission on Elections (Comelec) had everything it wanted for a fully automated election system, the biometrics it collected from registered voters...

Labor groups hail removal of ‘escrow’ in Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers Bill; urge PBBM to sign law

A congressional decision to delete the “escrow” provision in the proposed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers have been hailed by various labor groups who...

Roster of winners: Priority Area 1—Nutrition and Physical Activity

Bayambang, Pangasinan—ECCD F1K Dietary Supplementation Program for Mothers Through the donation of Bayambang Mayor Cesar T. Quiambao, the local government unit set up the LGU...