Of the net increase in jobs of more than one million reported in the April 2007 Labor Force Survey (LFS), two-thirds are in unpaid family work (575,000) and in domestic household help (148,000). These jobs are among the lowest-earning and are sometimes even unpaid labor.
MANILA — Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and perseverance are the driving factors that made Domingo Mondragon, a “Tindahan Natin” outlet owner,…
KORONADAL CITY — The prevalence of kidney/renal diseases has been in an increasing trend, especially the end-stage renal disease (ERSD)…
By Rose B. Palacio Based on the Medium-Term Philippine Investment Plan (MTPIP), the national government expects to raise a total…
By Mai Gevera Health executives in Davao region are proud on the regions good and established blood services program. Department…
MANILA — President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo wants to assure investors, creditors, and credit watchers that the Philippines is not going…
By V. Bruce J. Tolentino The Asia Foundation Economic policy reform is inherently political. Economic policies are codified into public…
A pupil does her homework on the sidewalks of C.M. Recto Street as she waits for her parents to pick her up. Classes in the city began last week, with several public schools lacking facilities. The Philippine educational system is once again facing the same set of problems that Filipinos face each beginning of the school year. (davaotoday.com photo by Barry Ohaylan) | 
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Today is World Day Against Child Labour GENEVA The theme 2007 being on elimination of child labour in agriculture,…
MANILA — Operating room personnel from the Philippine and United States navies have performed cataract surgery at Basilan General Hospital…
