More funds for sugar workers’ benefits OK’d
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has approved additional funds for the maternity and death benefits of workers in the sugar industry nationwide.
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BSKE campaign starts Thursday
MANILA, Philippines — With the campaign period set to begin on Oct. 19, the Commission on Elections yesterday reminded candidates in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) to abide by Comelec rules.
DOLE partners with Megaworld for job fairs
MANILA, Philippines — To find employment, jobseekers nationwide may just need to go to the mall.
Government allows partial OFW deployment to Pakistan
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is now allowing partial deployment of Filipino household service workers (HSWs) to Pakistan.
2 ‘dynasty’ SK bets disqualified
MANILA, Philippines — For violating the ban on political dynasties, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has prevented two candidates from running in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) this month.
7 Pinoys feared held by Hamas
MANILA, Philippines — Seven Filipinos in Israel working near the Gaza Strip are unaccounted for and are feared to have been taken by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which launched attacks on the Jewish state, sources said yesterday.
Poll watchdogs back Comelec’s anti-epal drive
MANILA, Philippines — Just like the Commission on Elections (Comelec), poll watchdogs believe that erring barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) post aspirants can be removed from the list of candidates before election day.
Comelec to hear petition on Smartmatic disqualification
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to hear a petition seeking to prevent technology provider Smartmatic from participating in future elections.