Tag: Labor
Survey: Suspension of public transport burdens most Filipinos
The government maintains its decision to maintain the ban on some public transportation as preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19
Church official warns of growing number of jobless Filipinos
Authorities announced that unemployment soared to 17.7 percent in April this year, equivalent to around 7.3 million jobless Filipinos
Philippine bishop calls for resumption of mass transport, help for drivers
Jeeps are still restricted to operate even after the easing of lockdown measures because of its seating design
Labor group calls for payment of ‘work from home’ expenses
More than 2.7 million workers have already been displaced because of permanent and temporary closure of businesses
More than one in six young people out of work due...
More than one in six young people have stopped working since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
Cambodian hospitality, tourism workers in dire straits due to pandemic
Many Cambodians who depend on tourism — those working in hotels, spas and restaurants — for their livelihoods have lost their income.
Jobless Filipinos reeling from COVID-19 lockdown
The prospect of more job losses in the months ahead has made workers' groups very much concerned over what lies in store for them.
Pope Francis prays for those left jobless by pandemic
Pope Francis has offered prayers for those who lost their jobs and those who were unable to work because of the coronavirus pandemic.
UPDATE: Dominicans to review planned dismissal of workers at UST Hospital
The head of the Order of Preachers, or Dominicans, in the Philippines has stopped the retrenchment of workers at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital in Manila on May 4.
Taiwan schools Philippines on civil liberties, sovereignty
Taiwan claims that foreign workers' rights and interests are protected by relevant laws and regulations, including freedom of speech
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