Rappler's latest stories on Philippine workers.
Thousands may lose jobs due to COVID-19 impact on business – TUCP
'The PAL retrenchment is just the beginning of the bigger adverse economic effect of the escalating outbreak of COVID-19 phenomenon, says the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines
Mimaropa workers get wage increase
The wage increase takes effect on November 27 as ordered by the Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board, which cited the need to 'help workers cope with rising cost of living'
PH still among world's 'worst' countries to work in – report
(UPDATED) 'Despite the collective efforts to achieve better wages and working conditions, there was a rise in repression, intimidation, and discrimination faced by working people,' says the International Trade Union Confederation
Over 48,000 workers to be regularized – DOLE
A total of 67 927 contractual employees have been regularized since the labor department began the drive against contractualization in August last year
Why won't contractualization work in PH? Poor quality of life – Ople
Sa ibang mga bansa maganda quality of life Dito sa Metro Manila torture every day Pumasok umuwi in between torture din says senatorial candidate Susan Ople
Qatar grants clemency to 10 Filipinos
Philippine embassy officials in Doha are processing the repatriation of the OFWs in coordination with Qatar authorities
OFWs to 2016 bets: Listen to our concerns, issues
The so called modern day heroes call on 2016 presidential bets to give importance to their plight – their need for legal assistance less red tape and more financial support
4th HK recruitment agency fined for overcharging
At least 3 of the agencies are linked by migrant support organizations to numerous complaints of overcharging foreign domestic workers
Mary Jane Veloso’s legal case: What’s next?
A 3rd case review could be tricky as Indonesian law normally only allows for one
Malacañang on saving Mary Jane: 'Everyone did their part'
The whole nation united in prayer and concern together with people of good will from around the world made possible this reprieve for Miss Veloso says Malacañang
Aquino renews vow to protect, improve lives of PH workers
President Benigno Aquino III renews his pledge to workers on Labor Day as various groups criticize him for not doing enough to keep Filipinos like Mary Jane Veloso from seeking work abroad
Palace: More take-home pay, workers' benefits under Aquino
Malacañang updates the public on administration efforts to improve workers welfare on the eve of Labor Day
Philippine workers return home from Libya
The 21 Filipinos red eyed and weary from lack of sleep and a long journey arrive in Manila Saturday The gov t says only about 800 have returned to the Philippines
PH to citizens: Exit points in Libya ‘quickly diminishing’
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario makes an urgent appeal for Filipinos in Libya to flee now when they still can under the government s mandatory evacuation program
IN PHOTOS: Saleslady
On Labor Day we pay tribute to the ladies who smile at us and serve us all day as we buy goods to our liking
Israel embassy in PH closes, stops aid
The move follows a global strike among Israeli diplomats
Israel suspends issuing visas in PH
It s part of a strike by Israeli diplomats worldwide
