Comelec bans service provider from communicating with pols, parties
MANILA, Philippines — The electronic transmission service provider for the May 2025 midterm elections has been prohibited from communicating with candidates and political parties.
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2 Pinoys injured in Hong Kong rainstorm
MANILA, Philippines — Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) suffered injuries as a result of a rainstorm in Hong Kong, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
DOLE assures workers of pay hike after wage review
MANILA, Philippines — Following President Marcos’ order for a review of minimum wage rates nationwide, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) yesterday assured workers that pay hikes are coming soon.
42 Pinoy seafarers safe after Red Sea missile attack
MANILA, Philippines — All 42 Filipino seafarers onboard foreign vessels that encountered missile attacks while traversing the Red Sea are safe, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
Wage boards working on pay hike petitions’
MANILA, Philippines — The different Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) have started the review of existing minimum wage rates in their respective regions, according to Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma.
Pharma firms told: Report ties with health care providers
MANILA, Philippines — Amid the “prescription for sale” controversy, all pharmaceutical and other medical supply companies are reminded to submit reports on financial relationships with health care providers to the Food and Drug Administration.
Government workers call for regularization, wage hike
MANILA, Philippines — Public employees have decried the extended employment of job order and contract service workers in government, saying that it prolonged the exploitation of contractual workers.
ILO: Billions of workers exposed to excessive heat
MANILA, Philippines — Over 2.4 billion workers in the Philippines and other countries are exposed to excessive heat that may lead to illnesses and injuries, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO).