Teachers to P-noy: Sufficient funds for K-12 Amidst the signing into law of Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum of 2013 or the K-12 Education Program (RA 10533), the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) once again expressed its apprehension on program. “K-12 is the flagship program of this administration and therefore education sector should be given the funds … Continue reading »
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[Press Release] COMELEC lauded for speedy Baguio & Comval response, urged to allow “live-streamed manual counting” for “special cases” -SANLAKAS
COMELEC lauded for speedy Baguio & Comval response, urged to allow “live-streamed manual counting” for “special cases” Multisectoral partylist group Sanlakas lauded the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for a “speedy response” to the ballot switching in Baguio and Compostela Valley and urged the commission to allow for “special cases” of poll failure “live-streamed manual counting” … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Teachers, lawyers, HR group to monitor poll events -TDC
Teachers, lawyers, HR group to monitor poll events The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) launched “Proteksiyon sa mga Guro, Proteksiyon sa ating Boto,” a command post to monitor all election-related concerns of public school teachers, especially the report of harassment to teachers beginning Sunday morning until Tuesday night, May 14, 2013. The post will document reports … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Prosecute Mastermind of Activist’s Murder. First Conviction for EJK During Aquino Admin -HRW
Philippines: Prosecute Mastermind of Activist’s Murder First Conviction for Extrajudicial Killing During Aquino Administration (Manila, May 10, 2013) – Philippine authorities should ensure that those who planned and financed the killing of an environmental activist in 2011 are arrested and prosecuted, Human Rights Watch said today. In the first conviction for an extrajudicial killing since … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Teachers, lawyers established command post to monitor poll events -TDC
Teachers, lawyers established command post to monitor poll events The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) headquarters in Quezon City will serve as the command post to monitor all election-related concerns of public school teachers, especially the report of harassment to teachers beginning Sunday morning until Tuesday night, May 14, 2013. Dubbed as “Proteksiyon sa mga Guro, … Continue reading »
[People] Celebrating the positive power of fair trade by Fr. Shay Cullen
Celebrating the positive power of fair trade Fr. Shay Cullen There are hundreds of thousands of good people around the world trying to make a difference in the lives of the poor and exploited people of this planet. They are working to see that the poor rise above subsistence living and have a dignified human … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Anti-Epal Intensifies Campaign Through Change Family Political Dynasty -No More Epal Movement
Anti-Epal Intensifies Campaign Through Change Family Political Dynasty Aimed at educating the public on the problems of Philippine politics, the Anti-Epal campaign created a fictional political dynasty led by Rep. Juana Change and the Epaliticians Party List, hailing from the province of Nueva Change Occidental Sur. The Change Family believes in “political destiny, not dynasty.” … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Uphold RH law, best gift for Mother’s Day – PM
Uphold RH law, best gift for Mother’s Day – PM The Partido ng Manggagawa (PM) joined RH leaders and advocates from the Purple Ribbon for RH to a rally at the Supreme Court, Padre Faura, Manila. In commemoration of Mothers’ Day on Sunday, May 12, PM and women’s groups called on the SC justices to … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Aquino ‘turning a blind eye’ to workers woes – CTUHR
Aquino ‘turning a blind eye’ to workers woes – CTUHR On the 111th International Labor Day, Center for Trade Union and Human Rights criticized the Aquino administration’s responses concerns of Filipino workers saying that the administration is “turning a blind eye” to workers issues and demands. CTUHR Executive Director Daisy Arago said, “Recent actions and … Continue reading »
[Press Release] KAMP joins Labor Day rally to demand jobs and living wage for informal labor
KAMP joins Labor Day rally to demand jobs and living wage for informal labor The Kampanya para sa Makataong Pamumuhay (KAMP) joined NAGKAISA! – the broadest labor coalition in the Philippines to date – to celebrate Labor Day yesterday. KAMP leaders and members assembled at the PLDT Bldg. along España Ave., Manila and marched to … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Workers belittle non-wage benefits as “scraps,” job fairs as “farce” -PM
Workers belittle non-wage benefits as “scraps,” job fairs as “farce” As President Benigno Aquino III announced non-wage benefits for workers today, the militant Partido ng Manggagawa (PM) belittled it as “scraps meant for slaves.” “Workers are not children that can be pacified with candy. The Constitution mandated a living wage for workers but the State … Continue reading »
[Update/Campaign] Makati Commercial Estate Association Pinababaklas ang DEU Piketlayn -DEU
Makati Commercial Estate Association Pinababaklas ang DEU Piketlayn Makati— Tuloy-tuloy ang harassment sa mapayapang picketlayn ng mga Digitel Employees Union (DEU) sa PLDT Main Office sa Makati, kung dati mula sa mga security guards ng kumpanya, ngayon nama’y mula sa MAPSA at Makati Commercial Estate Association (MACEA). Bandang alas-diyes y medya ng umaga ng April … Continue reading »
[Statement] PLDT/DIGITEL Management… Untouchable? -DEU
PLDT/DIGITEL Management… Untouchable? After continuously defying and snubbing the Supreme Court’s decision (G.R.No. 184903-04, January 21, 2013) and Department of Labor and Employment’s order (Writ of Execution, March 19, 2013) to commence Collective Bargaining Agreement and Back to Work in favor of Digitel Employees Union (DEU), the PLDT/DIGITEL Management filed a case versus DEU, last … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Stand firm, repel the workers bully!!! -DEU
Stand firm, repel the workers bully!!! Behold, in front of you are the gallant men and women of Digitel Employees Union (DEU). In its fight against PLDT’s Corporate GREED. Their scheme of Closure via REDUNDANCY is a clear union busting and to promote CONTRACTUALIZATION. They are pushing their scheme even if it’s against … Continue reading »
[Press Release] CTUHR urges government to resolve joblessness, low wage to alleviate poverty
CTUHR urges government to resolve joblessness, low wage to alleviate poverty In reaction to the latest poverty statistics reported by the NSCB which showed that poverty in the country has not changed from 2009 to 2012, the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights urged the Aquino administration to resolve joblessness and low wages in … Continue reading »