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These were among our headlines and news stories from the past week we think you should know if you’re a Filipino based abroad.

A labor group yesterday reiterated its appeal to the government to stop the impending retrenchment at Duty Free Philippines, which is expected to displace over 700 workers.

Women-led groups, along with other progressive organizations, commemorated the International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8 by urging the national government to grant higher wages, ensure job security, and promote the protection of all Filipinos.  (Photo courtesy of Gabriela) “We link arms

The world yesterday marked International Women’s Day with the theme, “We for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society,” for this year until 2028.

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has warned drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) who will join the week-long transport strike starting Monday (March 6) that they face both administrative and criminal sanctions, including the revocation of their franchises.

Key leaders and members of the House of Representatives have offered several modes of implementing the government-approved phaseout of the decades old iconic public utility jeepneys, whose drivers and operators have threatened a nationwide transport strike this week.

Workers deserve to get an additional pay amid the high cost of living for their contribution to the country’s record-breaking economic growth last year, labor groups said on Wednesday. National Federation of Labor Unions-Kilusang Mayo Uno (NAFLU-KMU) issued the statement as members vented their frustration on the opposition of the…

On the eve of the 37th anniversary of the EDSA people power revolution, President Marcos returned to his family’s bailiwick, Ilocos Norte, to celebrate the annual Tan-Ok ni Ilocano (The Greatness of the Ilocano) festival.

A LABOR group has called on the government to provide transportation subsidies for workers amid the proposed “ill-timed” train fare hikes. In a statement, the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) said an increase in the fares of the Metro Manila Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Lines…

The P200 monthly fee us on top of a P100 that riders also pay for a gate pass.