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The demand of progressive workers’ federations for the re-installation of a national minimum wage and pegged at Php750, along with the abolition of the regional wage boards, is an immediate, important and doable step towards making economic growth genuinely inclusive and addressing worsening inequality in the country. Based on IBON estimates, raising the average daily…
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On Women’s Day, Filipinos decry hunger, violence
Photo by J. Ellao / Bulatlat.com “We will not allow our families to go hungry, jobless and homeless.” By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO bulatlat.com MANILA — Filipino activists gathered today, International Women’s Day, to protest hunger and violence that the people are enduring under President Rodrigo Duterte. “Bebenggahin na ng mga kababaihan si Duterte dahil…
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Children rights groups urge electoral candidates to address Filipino children’s needs
Children rights advocacy group urges those running for public office to look into pressing concerns affecting the children (Photo courtesy of Salinlahi) Approximately 4 million Filipino children are out of school while a staggering 2.1 million children are employed in informal or manual work to contribute to their family’s low income. By ALYSSA MAE CLARIN…
