June 28, 2008
MANILA, Philippines – A four-year school project for child workers will highlight the Philippines’ observance of this year’s World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL), the Labor Department said Thursday.
Labor secretary Marianito Roque said the government will implement the program particularly in areas where there is high incidence of child labor. Read the rest of this entry »
June 27, 2008
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June 26, 2008
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June 25, 2008
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June 25, 2008
IT might not appear to be a high-risk field, but a surprising number of ailments can plague IT pros in all job roles. Here are some of the most prevalent health concerns. Read the rest of this entry »
June 24, 2008
The recruiter of the 17-year-old housemaid and the girl Friday of former actress Princess Revilla were charged with physical injury, child labor and child abuse yesterday before the Pasig City prosecutor’s office. Read the rest of this entry »
June 22, 2008
IT IS one thing for prices at the pump to go up once in a while, but definitely quite another when they go up practically every week. And hikes are not just by a few centavos, but sometimes by over P1 a liter. Read the rest of this entry »
June 19, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has made it easier for employees to prove they have suffered discrimination because of their age. Read the rest of this entry »
June 19, 2008
Under the Constitution, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) has jurisdiction over all positions in the government service, whether career or non-career. Does such jurisdiction include the president of state universities or schools with governing boards exclusively granted by their charters the corporate powers of administration? This is the issue raised in this case of Mr. Rojo (not his true name). Read the rest of this entry »
June 18, 2008
THE Department of Labor and Employment on Tuesday issued an advisory clarifying the issuance of work permits and certificates for minors aged between 15 to 18 years old. Read the rest of this entry »
