Why domestic workers oppose Hong Kong’s ‘job-hopping’ proposal
In a bid to allay the concerns of families who employ domestic workers in Hong Kong, the city government wants to prevent workers from changing employers within a two-year contract period. This could force workers to stay in abusive situations, rights groups say....
No justice for Jullebee Ranara, no new domestic workers for Kuwait – DFA
The Philippines will diplomatically engage with Kuwait following its suspension on issuing new entry visas to Filipinos, but the conditions of Filipino workers there must be improved, says DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines will...
National Privacy Commission receives bomb threat on Facebook post, workers evacuated
(1st UPDATE) A comment that says ‘Time bomb set on your building starts now’ was posted on a National Privacy Commission Facebook post before noon on May 12 This is a developing story. MANILA, Philippines – The National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Friday,...
P50,000 minimum wage? Lawmakers contemplate how to stop health workers’ exodus
Two female lawmakers urge fellow House members to make Filipino health care workers’ salaries more competitive MANILA, Philippines – Upon returning to work on Monday, May 8, House lawmakers addressed a question that ignited social media discourse during their...Manila Weather
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