MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III dismissed calls for a P125 increase in wages for workers in private companies, saying this will bring down the struggling economy. In his Labor Day speech, Aquino delivered what he said are feasible … Continue reading
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that they will be holding a nationwide job fair on May 1, 2012 (Labor Day). At least 100,000 local and overseas job opportunities from 300 prospective employers will be available in the … Continue reading
Metro Manila experienced its hottest day so far this year Tuesday afternoon, with temperatures going slightly above the 36-degree Celsius mark. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said 36.2-degree weather was recorded at the Science Garden in … Continue reading
BAGUIO CITY (Updated, 2:14 p.m.) — Voting 14-0, the Supreme Court (SC) reaffirmed its decision for the total distribution of the Hacienda Luisita, the estate owned by the family of President Benigno Aquino III, to the farmers. Also, Hacienda Luisita … Continue reading
MANILA, Philippines – How much should government pay the Cojuangco family for Hacienda Luisita? According to Supreme Court spokesman Jose Midas Marquez, this is the last contentious issue on the hacienda to be tackled by the Supreme Court in its … Continue reading
CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City – The chief of the Armed Forces’ Northern Luzon Command on Tuesday accused China of “not telling the truth” when it claimed it had withdrawn its vessels from disputed Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal. A statement from the … Continue reading
#bbpilipinas2012 Here are the winners of Binibining Pilipinas 2012: Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner-up 2012: Annalie Forbes Bb. Pilipinas 1st Runner-up 2012: Elaine Kay Moll Bb. Pilipinas International 2012: Nicole Schmitz Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2012: Katrina Dimaranan Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2012: … Continue reading
MANILA, Philippines — On Friday evening, April 13, protesters, mostly university students, staged a lightning rally also known as a “flash mob” inside the SM Megamall to register their support for efforts by residents of Baguio City to stop plans … Continue reading
We received the news moments before the gathering we scheduled at the U.P. Baguio auditorium yesterday afternoon. “TEPO extended until after the case is resolved.” The text message came from a member of the movement’s legal team, Atty. Chris Donaal. There … Continue reading