Rappler's latest stories on manufacturing industry
Marcos years marked 'golden age' of PH economy? Look at the data
The notion of a golden age of the Philippine economy under the Marcos regime especially during its latter years is a big fat lie
Valenzuela Mayor Gatchalian faces criminal raps over Kentex fire
The Department of Justice special panel also recommends a further investigation of the possible liabilities of labor officials over the largest industrial accident in the country
DOLE endorses to DOJ criminal cases vs Kentex
Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz turns over to Justice Secretary Leila de Lima a briefer on violations of labor laws detailing possible evidence to support criminal action against Kentex Manufacturing and its subcontractor
Families of 57 Kentex fire casualties settle for P151,200
The settlement includes a waiver against any further claims against the footwear manufacturer which lost 72 employees in the Philippines worst factory fire to date
Dire conditions found in factories around Kentex
Workers are not provided with personal protective equipment including earplugs for noise pollution face masks for airborne contaminants and welding goggles
Victims' kin, survivors file criminal raps vs Kentex
A total of 52 – 8 casualties kin and 44 survivors – name 9 Kentex owners as respondents in their criminal complaint
Kentex says kin of more than half of fire casualties will settle
The settlement of the civil aspect of the case aside the workers say they will still file a criminal complaint against the footwear manufacturer
Kentex 'dummy' ordered to pay P8.3M to 99 workers
The amount is higher than the initial estimate of P7 8 million
Kentex survivors, victims' kin file complaint vs Baldoz, Roxas
Workers go to the Ombudsman wary that the Aquino government is sparing Cabinet members and eyeing only Valenzuela local officials for possible charges
DOJ creates special panel on Kentex factory fire
The 6 member panel will review official reports and gather evidence to determine criminal and administrative charges over the deadly blaze
Metro Manila needs more labor laws compliance officers
There are only about 150 labor laws compliance officers in the region catering to over 37 344 establishments far from the recommendation of the International Labor Organization
No push from Aquino to pass pro-worker laws
Aquino says there is already an impetus from members of Congress themselves to enact these laws
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
ASEAN services industry a huge potential for Japan
Japanese business leaders are keen to share their know how to maximize potentials of ASEAN service focused firms in time for the integration in 2015
Aquino: Next president should continue reforms
President Benigno Aquino III gives the unsolicited advice two days after Vice President Jejomar Binay topped an independent poll on potential presidential aspirants
Goodbye, Coca-Cola Laguna
UPDATED Business survival is cited as reason for the transfer of Laguna manufacturing operations to Singapore
Factory output growth slows to 4.7%
Contractions are recorded in the electrical machinery chemical products and non metallic products segments
