PHILIPPINE labor groups on Wednesday called on the International Labour Organization (ILO) to look into the plight of contractual workers who lack job security. “We call on the ILO to look into the plight of job order workers to ensure their rights of association and security of tenure,” Gian Siapo, a representative from Kawani Laban […]
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Labor department assures ILO mission action plans will be drawn to address workers’ concerns
THE DEPARTMENT of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has assured the International Labor Organization (ILO), which currently has a high-level mission in the Philippines to look into the government’s compliance with international labor conventions, that action plans are being discussed to address workers’ concerns. In a statement published on Monday evening, DoLE said Labor Secretary Bienvenido […]
Labor groups report PHL govt’s rights violations vs workers to ILO mission
By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter PHILIPPINE TRADE unions submitted a joint report on Monday to the International Labor Organization (ILO) on recent human rights violations and cases of harassment against workers and union organizers. In the 155-page report, the groups highlighted what they called the consistent failure of the Philippine government to comply with […]
Opposition to container monitoring policy flares anew
RENEWED opposition has ignited against a Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) order prescribing the registration and monitoring of containers, as trade groups argue the regulation will only add to the undue cost burdens of businesses and consumers amid runaway inflation and container delays. The organizations—Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport), […]
Delivery riders’ union stages protest on bargaining power
A UNION of delivery riders on Tuesday staged a protest against the Labor department’s decision prohibiting it from bargaining with its employer, according to a labor group. In a statement, the Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino said delivery riders and other labor groups called for the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) to address the plight […]
Professional stealers: opportunistic scammers targeting users of Steam, Roblox, and Amazon in 111 countries
– Over 50 million passwords stolen in 7 months of 2022– Underground market value of stolen logs and compromised card details around US$5.8 million– India saw the highest number of infected devices in the Asia Pacific, followed closely by Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam Singapore, Nov 29, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Group-IB, one […]
ILO to discuss plight of labor activists with groups
THE INTERNATIONAL Labor Organization (ILO) will discuss with Philippine labor and trade unions the cases of killings and rights violations against labor activists and workers, an ILO official said on Tuesday. Maria Helena André, director of the ILO Bureau of Worker’s Activities (ACTRAV), said the ILO plans to send some of its officials to the […]
Business groups welcome bill easing taxpaying process but cast doubt on revenue estimate
BUSINESS GROUPS said the estimate of additional revenue to be generated via the proposed Ease of Paying Taxes (EoPT) law might have been premature, though they welcomed the measures streamlining companies’ dealings with the tax authorities. The House of Representatives on Monday passed on third and final reading the proposed EoPT law, which its backers […]
Business groups back removal of PPA’s commercial functions
LOCAL BUSINESS GROUPS are supporting a proposed law that seeks to remove the Philippine Ports Authority’s (PPA) revenue-generating function, saying this “problematic mandate” has led to a steady rise in cargo-handling rates that affected the country’s competitiveness. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport), and Supply Chain Management Association […]
Marcos unlikely to mention human rights in first address — analysts
By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. would probably keep silent on human rights issues in his first address to Congress on Monday to avoid offending the vice president, according to political experts. Discussing human rights means talking about the deadly red tagging, the deadly drug war and extralegal killings […]
Business groups list 24 priority bills for 19th Congress
LOCAL BUSINESS GROUPS and foreign chambers urged the 19th Congress to prioritize the passage of 24 measures, which include the liberalization of foreign equity restrictions, two tax reform packages, and amendments to a law that would allow hybrid work arrangements of economic zone locators. Twelve groups, including the American and European chambers of commerce, Management […]
Tell it to SunStar: Hontiveros: Be wary of new Facebook groups preying on children
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 sounded the alarm over more Facebook groups that are created to prey on children.The senator said a series of public groups on Facebook, named “Atabs” and “LF Kuya and Bunso,” post images of minors to attract predators.Abusers also use Facebook groups to advertise that they also sell […]
Alpina Achieved a Record Set of Results for FY2021; Revenue Increased by 36.8% to S$51.89 Million with Net Profit Surging by 84.0% to S$9.28 Million
Singapore, Mar 31, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Alpina Holdings Limited (the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), an established Singapore-based specialist in providing integrated building services (“IBS”), mechanical and electrical (“M&E”) engineering services, and alteration and addition (“A&A”) works to public and private sector projects, is pleased to announce that […]
Q P Group Announces 2021 Annual Results
HONG KONG, Mar 30, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Q P Group Holdings Limited (“Q P Group” or the “Group”; Stock code: 1412), one of the leading manufacturers of paper-based tabletop games and paper-based greeting cards in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”), today announced its annual results for the year ended […]
CEFC Announces 2021 Annual Results
HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – CEFC Hong Kong Financial Investment Company Limited (“CEFC Financial”, together with its subsidiaries, “the Group”, to be renamed as “Virtual Mind Holding Company Limited”; stock code: 1520.HK) is pleased to announce its audited consolidated results for the year ended 31 December 2021 (the “Year”). […]
Essex Bio-Technology Announces 2021 Financial Results
HONG KONG, Mar 22, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Essex Bio-Technology Ltd (“Essex” or the “Group”, Stock Code: 1061.HK) today announced the annual results for the year ended 31 December 2021. Highlights— The group’s turnover surged 67.4% to HK$1,637.7 million, Profit-After-Tax lifted 58% to HK$346.0 million; — Sales coverage increased to around 10,500 […]
PFP political party backs BBM-Sara tandem
THE Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) is calling on its parallel groups to unite in their support for former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte for the presidency and vice presidency in the May 9, 2022 elections.This was announced by Carlitos Ceniza, vice president of PFP Visayas, during the appointment and […]
AMLC issues freeze orders vs 16 groups designated as terrorists
THE ANTI-MONEY Laundering Council has issued freeze orders on the assets of groups designated as terrorists. — BW FILE PHOTO THE ANTI-MONEY Laundering Council (AMLC) ordered banks, real estate brokers and developers, and government agencies to immediately carry out freeze orders on accounts and assets of 16 newly designated groups by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC). […]
UMP Healthcare Offers Free Telemedicine Service to COVID-19 Patients
HONG KONG, Feb 23, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – UMP Healthcare Holdings Limited (“UMP” or the “Group”; SEHK: 722) has announced that its affiliate, UMP Charity Foundation Limited (the “Charity Foundation”), will donate first batch of donation of HK$500,000 to support patients diagnosed with COVID-19 through the provision of free medical video consultation, […]
CEFC Financial was Granted the Exclusive Right of Use of the Intellectual Property Right of Animated Characters by Chengdu Dreamtoys
HONG KONG, Jan 19, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – CEFC Hong Kong Financial Investment Company Limited (“CEFC Financial”, together with its subsidiaries, “the Group”; stock code: 1520.HK) is pleased to announce that the Group has entered into a licensing agreement (the “Licensing Agreement”) with Chengdu Dreamtoys Cultural Creativity Company Limited (“Chengdu Dreamtoys”) pursuant […]