Latest News

Davao’s salesladies are glad they can finally sit down at work

By MARILOU M. AGUIRRE | Davao Today

Although the ordinance allows women temporary reprieve in the workplace, it does not seek to reduce women?s multiple burden at home. In fact, Ibuyan pointed out that the ordinance will help working women serve their families better.

Continue ReadingDavao’s salesladies are glad they can finally sit down at work

The ‘strong peso’ and the folly of OFW export

By SONNY AFRICA | Ibon Features

Addressing the impact of the lowering peso value requires more than the mitigating measures government has so far implemented, including the hedge fund set up by the DBP, and Malaca?ang?s fiscal stimulus program.

Continue ReadingThe ‘strong peso’ and the folly of OFW export

Gabriela slams AFP’s move to militarize mining communities

Gabriela solon Luz Ilagan cited the evacuation of 12 lumad communities in November last year due to military operations intended to protect mining explorations around the Andap Valley complex, the second largest coal deposit in the country, where Chinese mining corporations have investments.

Continue ReadingGabriela slams AFP’s move to militarize mining communities