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The reported improvement in the unemployment rate to 10% in July can be mainly attributed to the gradual reopening of the economy starting May, according to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). “The mindset of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) members […]
As more Filipinos are rendered jobless due to the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, a neophyte lawmaker called for an inquiry into the conditions of the country’s public and private employment services. Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles filed House Resolution No. 1126, citing these services’ “crucial role in preventing the labor market from seizing […]
Senator Joel Villanueva hopes that the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) will tackle how the government intends to generate jobs for the millions of displaced workers, especially overseas Filipino workers, as the country struggles to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). With a record-high unemployment rate of 17.7% translating to 7.3 […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the country’s economic managers to pump more stimulus to the labor market to ensure the preservation of jobs of many Filipinos in the light of the record-breaking unemployment rate in the country amid the strict quarantine measures enforced to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Gatchalian made the appeal as […]
As the number of jobless Filipinos because of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to rise, Senator Dick Gordon is urging the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to help them get back on their feet by offering loan programs they can use to start their own businesses. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan on Father’s Day called on the government to urgently address the problems of hunger and insecurity by jump-starting the economy amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and help fathers and breadwinners left jobless, to find work and provide for their families. “Dapat sana ay masaya ang Father’s Day, pero sa harap ng pandemya […]
Senator Win Gatchalian urged private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to defer their tuition hike petitions while most families have been struggling with financial woes since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic hit the country. Some HEIs have submitted their tuition hike applications even prior to the enforcement of lockdown measures, according to the Commission on Higher […]
With the country dealing with unemployment as a consequence of the adverse economic impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles has appealed to the public to adopt a “country first” or #PinasMunaTayo mindset to help Filipino industries and businesses get back on their feet and continue employment of their workers.Speaking on […]
House Minority Leader Benny Abante Jr. on Labor Day urged the government to step up programs to prevent mass layoffs as a result of the economic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.According to Abante: “Labor Day reminds us of the critical role of workers in our country; our economy is built on the backs of labor, […]
With the threat of unemployment looming as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread in the country, Senator Joel Villanueva urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to expedite the implementation of programs that will help affected workers weather it out and transition to new jobs. Villanueva noted that the labor department […]