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Outlet withdraws article on alleged lawmaker university donation 2023-09-26 [IFJ]

Fresenius kidney kare workers in Philippines allege corporate layering, fueling job insecurity and low wages 2023-09-23 [UNI]

Final tax charge against Maria Ressa dropped 2023-09-13 [IFJ]

Holcim workers threaten to go on strike over CBA deadlock, unfair labour practices 2023-08-30 [BWI]

Filipino Unionist Speaks in LA, Long Beach; Appeals for Labor Solidarity 2023-08-21 [LAP]

Radio reporter arrested without warrant in Visayas 2023-08-15 [IFJ]

P65,000 monthly pay proposed to make nurses stay 2023-08-07 [The Star]

New social protection floors in the Philippines to cover CHWS, contractual gov’t employees 2023-07-31 [PSI]

Delivery riders in Cagayan de Oro hold work stoppage 2023-07-30 [Bulletin]

El transporte filipino inicia tres días de huelga 2023-07-24 [Notimerica]

Workers hope SONA includes freedom of association, job security 2023-07-19 [The Star]

Photojournalist and family injured in shooting 2023-07-06 [IFJ]

North America NUJP North America Marks the First Year of the Fight for Press Freedom 2023-07-05 [NUJP]

DOLE: Collective bargaining 'best, most efficient' way to raise wages 2023-07-03 [The Star]

President Marcos Jr. and shipping industry put seafarer top of agenda at Manila summit 2023-06-28 [ITF]

Global Seafarers flock to historic ITF expo ahead of Day of the Seafarer 2023-06-25 [ITF]

Labour board orders outlet to pay workers 2023-06-23 [IFJ]

L’Europe peut faire une véritable différence dans la lutte pour la démocratie et les droits syndicaux aux Philippines 2023-06-13 [Equal Times]

La gente de mar, foco de atención de una próxima cumbre en Manila 2023-06-11 [ITF]

ITF Seafarers' Expo: 23-25 June 2023 – registrations now open 2023-06-03 [ITF]

UNI Philippines Liaison Council commits to improve status and conditions of Barangay Health Workers 2023-06-02 [UNI Global Union]

Radio broadcaster killed by gunmen 2023-06-01 [IFJ]

TUCP: PH-EU trade agreement a ‘win-win’ opportunity for employers and workers — more decent employment opportunities, ease difficulties in finding jobs 2023-05-29 [The Journal]

Labor defends proposed P150 wage increase 2023-05-25 [The Times]

DOLE mediation continues on surprise layoffs at Wyeth Nutrition 2023-05-25 [The Star]

Lay-offs at Wyeth ‘a clear-cut case of union busting,’ workers insist 2023-05-24 [Bulatlat]

'Why Naman?': The minimum wage has remained low since attacks on unions in the 2000s 2023-05-12 [The Star]

Attacks on workers unions need immediate attention: CHR 2023-05-08 [PNA]

ITUC condemns murder of trade unionist 2023-05-07 [ITUC]

La CSI condamne l’assassinat d’un syndicaliste philippin 2023-05-07 [CSI]

La CSI condena el asesinato de un sindicalista filipino 2023-05-07 [CSI]

ACT Teachers: Workers' freedom of association under threat due to NTF-ELCAC 2023-05-05 [GMA]

Hurdles to unionization seen denying workers needed protections 2023-04-28 [Busines World]

CHR investigates killing of BPO organizer, calls for protection for workers and unions 2023-04-28 [The Star]

UNI mourns horrific loss of Alex Dolorosa, BIEN organizer 2023-04-26 [UNI]

Europe A decisão da UE sobre a certificação de marítimos, que salvou 50.000 empregos de trabalhadores filipinos, foi bem acolhida pelos sindicatos 2023-04-22 [ITF]

Europe Reconnaissance des brevets des gens de mer philippins : les syndicats se félicitent de la décision de l’UE qui permet de sauver 50 000 emplois 2023-04-22 [ITF]

Europe Reconocimiento de los certificados de la gente de mar filipina: los sindicatos celebran la decisión de la UE, que permite mantener 50 000 puestos de trabajo 2023-04-22 [ITF]

Philippines ITF Secures Freedom For 13 Abandoned Filipino Seafarers Stuck In Singapore For 5 Months; $1m In Backpay Won For Crews 2023-04-18 [Marine Insight]

Unions welcome 50,000 Filipino jobs saved as EU makes right call on seafarer training certificates 2023-04-15 [ITF]

UNI urges Philippine Senate to approve bill protecting community care workers 2023-04-07 [UNI Global Union]

Clark workers press DOLE chief to release benefits 2023-04-05 [The Inquirer]

Education International statement on human rights violations and anti-union attacks in the education sector 2023-03-18 [EI]

Gender equality, inclusive society pushed for Women’s Day 2023-03-09 [The Star]

FFW cites women's role in labor force amid challenges 2023-03-09 [GMA]

Chiong brokers talk between Kepco, union 2023-03-07 [The Star]

1.37 million child laborers in 2021 – PSA data 2023-03-05 [Philstar Global]

Teachers, Precarity and State Violence in the Philippines 2023-03-05 [Asian Labour Review]

Pekerjaan berbahaya para pengemudi pengantaran makanan dan kematian tragis Jasper Dalman 2023-02-22 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

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