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Read more about the article Progressive groups hail Nene Pimentel as ‘true patriot, rights defender’
NENE PIMENTEL. Former senate president Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Jr. gives a talk on federalism in a hotel here recently. Pimentel has expressed his support for embattled Cagayan de Oro City mayor Oscar Moreno who is facing a series of graft charges filed by various persons before the Office of the Ombudsman. (Jigger J. Jerusalem)

Progressive groups hail Nene Pimentel as ‘true patriot, rights defender’

Various groups and individuals paid tribute of former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr., who passed away at the age of 85 on Sunday, October 20.

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Read more about the article Proposal for two-year probation for workers is ‘anti-worker, anti-Filipino’ – Casilao
Labor leaders from various unions led the march of workers in Davao City united in their call to end contractualization. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Proposal for two-year probation for workers is ‘anti-worker, anti-Filipino’ – Casilao

Former lawmaker Ariel “Ka Ayik” Casilao of Anakpawis Partylist condemned as “anti-worker, anti-probinsyano and anti-Filipino" the House bill extending probationary employment of Filipino workers to two years.

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Read more about the article Mayor Duterte gives salary increase to gov’t contractuals
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES. Around 6,500 city employees assemble in of the Davao City Hall last May 7, 2016. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com file photo)

Mayor Duterte gives salary increase to gov’t contractuals

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio announced a slight increase to the salary of Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (CS) personnel in the City starting 2020.

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