This isn’t about being anti-worker — it’s about being more in touch with realities on the ground. A wage hike without structural reform is akin to fixing a roof using duct tape, in the middle of a storm. Read more »
In a major move to strengthen the country’s public healthcare system, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act No. 12210, expanding the bed capacity of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) from 1,334 to 2,200. Read more »
The Philippines is setting its sights on digital nomads and long-stay travelers with a new visa to help position the country as a top remote work destination. Read more »
Las Piñas Representative Camille Villar welcomed the signing of Republic Act No. 12199, or the Early Childhood Care and Development System (ECCD) Act, saying it would play a key role in reducing infant and child mortality. Read more »
The DOST and OWWA have relaunched the Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly (iFWD PH) program in Caraga, offering science-based livelihood opportunities for returning OFWs. Read more »
Skype, the well-known online chat and video calling platform, has formally closed. Read more »
