MANILA, Philippines — A Filipina working as a domestic worker in Dubai lost her life because of alleged maltreatment by her employer. Before she passed away, the… Read more “OFW Passes Away in Dubai Because of The Maltreatment; Employer of the Filipina, Jailed!”
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Philippines among ten worst countries for workers’ rights under Duterte Administration
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — An international labor group has once again named the Philippines as one of the world’s ten worst countries for workers. The International Trade… Read more “Philippines among ten worst countries for workers’ rights under Duterte Administration”
99% of additional slots in overseas deployment cap for HCWs filled by nurses
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Almost all of the additional 1,500 slots in the deployment cap for healthcare workers this year are for nurses, the Philippine Overseas Employment… Read more “99% of additional slots in overseas deployment cap for HCWs filled by nurses”
Filipino domestic worker in Hong Kong assaulted with frying pan, denied rest by abusive employer
HONG KONG (AdChoiceTV News) — A domestic worker in Hong Kong was routinely assaulted with a frying pan, kicked and denied rest days at the hands of… Read more “Filipino domestic worker in Hong Kong assaulted with frying pan, denied rest by abusive employer”
39 Recruitment Agencies and more than 40 Employers were blacklisted from hiring Filipino workers — POLO
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — More than 40 employers in Saudi Arabia were blacklisted by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) and another 39 Saudi recruitment agencies, as… Read more “39 Recruitment Agencies and more than 40 Employers were blacklisted from hiring Filipino workers — POLO”
Netizens shift attention to Jollibee’s labor practices amid Towel Joy fiasco
Some netizens are training their sights on the working conditions in fastfood giant Jollibee’s branches following the fried towel incident, which became viral as netizens started sharing… Read more “Netizens shift attention to Jollibee’s labor practices amid Towel Joy fiasco”
DOLE temporarily suspends OFW deployment to Saudi Arabia
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has temporarily suspended the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The development was… Read more “DOLE temporarily suspends OFW deployment to Saudi Arabia”
Philippines officially lifts ban on sending domestic workers to Kuwait
The Philippines officially announced lifting of ban on sending domestic workers to Kuwait. A circular was issued by Nasser Mustafa, the labor attaché at the Philippine embassy… Read more “Philippines officially lifts ban on sending domestic workers to Kuwait”
Foreign employers required to pay for OFW vaccination
AdChoiceTV News — For the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the government is requiring foreign countries and employers to ensure that those they’re hiring from the… Read more “Foreign employers required to pay for OFW vaccination”
Labor leader shot dead in Laguna
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — A leader of the left-leaning labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno was shot dead Sunday in Bry. Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna. Calamba police confirmed that… Read more “Labor leader shot dead in Laguna”
4 Filipinos among seafarers kidnapped by pirates in Gulf of Guinea — DOLE
AdChoiceTV News — Four Filipino seafarers are among the crew members of a chemical tanker who pirates in the Gulf of Guinea recently kidnaped, Labor Secretary Silvestre… Read more “4 Filipinos among seafarers kidnapped by pirates in Gulf of Guinea — DOLE”
PSA: Unemployment hit 15-year high in 2020
AdChoiceTV News — About 4.5 million Filipinos were unemployed last year, reaching a record 15-year high and reflecting the impact of the pandemic on livelihoods and businesses… Read more “PSA: Unemployment hit 15-year high in 2020”
Nurses for vaccines: Philippines in talks with UK, Germany
AdChoiceTV News — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is negotiating to secure at least 600,000 COVID vaccines from the United Kingdom and Germany for departing… Read more “Nurses for vaccines: Philippines in talks with UK, Germany”
Shopee failed to pay salaries and bonus on time, Riders are not happy
AdChoiceTV News — Shopee riders are not feeling happy this holiday season because the online shopping platform has reportedly not been giving their salaries and financial incentives… Read more “Shopee failed to pay salaries and bonus on time, Riders are not happy”
DoLE to probe Food Panda riders’ complaints
The Department of Labor and Employment has vowed to look into the grievances of the riders of food delivery app Food Panda. Riders of Food Panda went… Read more “DoLE to probe Food Panda riders’ complaints”
More than 200k Filipinos permanently jobless due to pandemic—DOLE
MANILA, Philippines — More than 200,000 Filipinos “permanently” lost their jobs due to the coronavirus disease pandemic, which hit 319,330 individuals nationwide, latest data from the Department… Read more “More than 200k Filipinos permanently jobless due to pandemic—DOLE”
Tuna exports to European Union in peril
The country’s biggest tuna canneries are worried about losing their biggest market because of international politics after majority of lawmakers in the European Union (EU) voted to… Read more “Tuna exports to European Union in peril”
Duterte allows more health workers to leave Philippines
The Philippine government is allowing all health workers with complete documents as of August 31, 2020, to leave the country for work aboard. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque… Read more “Duterte allows more health workers to leave Philippines”
Filipinos ‘most preferred’ as Bahrain resumes hiring of domestic workers – DOLE
MANILA, Philippines — The government of Bahrain has allowed the resumption of the recruitment of domestic workers following a six-month suspension, the Department of Labor and Employment… Read more “Filipinos ‘most preferred’ as Bahrain resumes hiring of domestic workers – DOLE”
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