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Read more about the article Valenzuela factory fire ruling ‘pro-LP,’ say labor groups
Five days after the fire razed Kentex Manufacturing Inc., militant groups in Davao City held a candle-lighting activity and offered prayers for the 72 workers who died during the incident. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

Valenzuela factory fire ruling ‘pro-LP,’ say labor groups

Labor groups expressed worry that the recent decision of the Office of the Ombudsman to dismiss local officials does not hold national officials accountable over the slipper factory fire in Valenzuela City last year.

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Read more about the article Bill seeking Filipino sign language as national sign language of the PHL deaf OK’d

Bill seeking Filipino sign language as national sign language of the PHL deaf OK’d

The House of Representatives approved on second reading a bill declaring Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the national sign language of the Filipino deaf and the official language of government in all transactions involving the deaf, and mandating its use in all public schools, broadcast media, and workplaces.

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