Semirara Mining and Power Corp. announced two redundancy programs covering 1,458 employees amid lower coal production targets, mining contract uncertainty and seawater inflows at its Acacia mine. Read more »
Around 900 workers lost their jobs following government raids on three steel plants over alleged violations, prompting labor groups to demand wages, medical monitoring and livelihood assistance. Read more »
Palawan health advocates are calling for more reliable protections for people seeking HIV services, warning that fear of discrimination, gossip, and leaked medical information can discourage testing and interrupt treatment. Read more »
Filipino migrant workers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and other parts of Micronesia are expected to gain easier access to Philippine labor services with the planned opening of a Migrant Workers Office in Guam. Read more »
Drivers say repeated diesel price increases have halved their take-home pay, and a small fare increase doesn’t close the gap. Read more »
High fuel costs and a forecast drought are squeezing small-scale fishers, many of whom already turn to construction work to get by. Read more »
