
Labor arbiters’ money claims jurisdiction
With regard to OFWs, Section 10 of Republic Act 8042, as amended by Republic Act 10022, states that original and exclusive jurisdiction over their claims shall…
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With regard to OFWs, Section 10 of Republic Act 8042, as amended by Republic Act 10022, states that original and exclusive jurisdiction over their claims shall…
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Dimsum production workers of Kowloon House in West Avenue, Quezon City continued with their protest on Saturday,alleging low wages and unpaid benefits.
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Some vessels managed to slip through the United States’ naval blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data showed on Thursday.
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TACLOBAN CITY — Unemployment in Eastern Visayas rose to 7.7 percent in January 2026, about three times higher than the 2.4 percent recorded in the same period…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday reported that it conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity from 9 to 12 April 2026 with the…
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The statement came after Trump ordered the blockade following marathon US-Iran talks in Pakistan over the weekend that failed to produce a peace agreement.
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The Department of Finance (DoF) welcomes a Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) report pointing to a 5.1 percent decline in unemployment in February, from 5.8…
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Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Friday emphasized that maritime security is a shared responsibility among stakeholders.
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SM Supermalls is rolling out a nationwide series of job fairs ahead of Labor Day, offering employment, government services, and skills training in one…
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‘Priority now is to ensure an evacuation that guarantees the safety of navigation.’
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Fewer Filipinos were jobless in February 2026 compared to January. Yet, unemployment was higher than a year ago as more people entered the labor force than…
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According to Philippine labor law, placing employees in “floating status” (also known as temporary layoff) is permissible under specific conditions. However,…
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Amid a national energy crisis, strengthened maritime security in the West Philippine Sea is seen as crucial for protecting coastal livelihoods, sustaining…
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The Philippines is reinforcing its position in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) by deepening its security ties with allies, as officials stress that a sustained…
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Despite being surrounded by water, Eastern Visayas is experiencing a dearth of maritime schools, forcing students who want to pursue high-paying careers at sea…
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