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On board and online: Why every seaman needs internet
Internet access will not only benefit seamen but their employers as well says an expert on maritime research

DOLE has no mandate on mine safety – Baldoz
In the aftermath of the Semirara mining accident labor officials say that mine safety and sanitation are under the mandate of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau and the Department of Energy

Labor laws compliance system is 'landmark reform' – DOLE
With the unfortunate incident happening under a system lauded for being a game changer in workplace assessment Aquino is under pressure to institute long lasting pro worker reforms


Gov’t to probe ‘pakyawan’ system in Valenzuela factory
Workers hired by Kentex Manufacturing Corporation for short time projects including some of the 72 who died in the fire have no records in the company

Countries that meet PH labor standards for overseas workers
According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration there are 76 countries which have in place protective measures for overseas Filipino workers
