Categories
Politics

LOWER PRICES OF FOOD AND TRANSPO, SOLON URGES

The House of Representatives’ committee on labor and employment chair and Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles believes that the government should aggressively move to bring down the cost of basic goods as a complement to a wage hike. “Our efforts to improve workers’ quality of life should not stop with a wage hike. We […]

Categories
Politics

LEE HAILS NCR WAGE HIKE, URGES REGIONS TO DO SAME

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Friday lauded the P40 minimum wage increase in Metro Manila as he called for the other regional wage boards to issue similar hikes in their respective areas. “Sa panahon na mataas pa rin ang presyo ng mga pangunahing bilihin, malaking tulong pa rin ang dagdag-sahod na ito lalo […]

Categories
Politics

GIVE WORKERS OUTSIDE NCR WAGE HIKE – PIMENTEL

Following the approval of a P40 increase in the minimum wage in Metro Manila, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called on other regional wage boards across the country to follow suit and implement reasonable wage adjustments. “I earnestly call upon the wage boards to establish minimum wages that not only uphold fairness for our […]

Categories
Government

DPWH FRONTLINERS URGED: WORK FOR BETTER INFRA

Field unit heads of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) gathered for a two-day assembly of the District Engineers League of the Philippines, Inc. (DELP) recently in Tagaytay City, Cavite.  In his message, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan emphasized the need for the District and Assistant District Engineers’ steadfast efforts and professionalism and working […]

Categories
Politics

SOLON URGES: PASS WORKERS’ FINANCIAL LITERACY BILL

The chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Labor and Employment expressed hope that a bill that would require employers to provide financial literacy and entrepreneurship programs to their employees would get the nod of Congress. “As we try to cope with rising prices of goods, the prevalence of financial scams and predatory loaning, […]

Categories
Politics

ZUBIRI TO BUSINESS SECTOR: TIME TO HELP WORKERS

The Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources recently held a hearing for various bills regarding a proposed minimum wage increase, including Senate President Migz Zubiri’s Senate Bill No. 2022, or the Across-the-board Wage Increase Act, which proposes a P150 wage hike for all private sector workers across the country. The Committee has already […]

Categories
Politics

FIGHT FOR WORKERS’ WELFARE – BONG GO

On Labor Day, Senator Bong Go expressed his gratitude and admiration for the hardworking Filipino workforce, recognizing their vital role in the economic development of the country, particularly in light of the recovery efforts amid the pandemic. In an ambush interview after personally aiding struggling residents in Calaca City, Batangas, Go emphasized the significant contributions […]

Categories
Politics

GIVE WORKERS P150 WAGE HIKE, SAYS ZUBIRI

On Labor Day, Senate President Migz Zubiri renewed his commitment to pushing for legislation that will protect and advance the interests of workers across the country, particularly with regard to the pressing need for a wage hike. “This Labor Day, I join all our workers in fighting for decent benefits, living wages, and fair working […]

Categories
Government

LEDESMA LAUDS DEDICATION OF PHILHEALTH PERSONNEL

With 94 out of 100 Filipinos expressing satisfaction with the services provided by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), PhilHealth President and CEO Emmanuel R. Ledesma Jr. praised the agency’s workforce for obtaining a record-high net satisfaction ratings in 2022. “We have 7,088 dedicated employees who work every day to serve the Filipino people, particularly […]

Categories
Politics

MORE SERVICE INCENTIVE LEAVES FOR WORKERS PUSHED

Emphasizing the crucial role they play in ensuring the country’s sustainable path to economic recovery, Senator Bong Go has filed measures promoting the rights and welfare of workers in the country. “Workers play a crucial role in the economic recovery after the pandemic. They are the backbone of many industries and essential to the functioning […]