A labor NGO praised today the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee’s (HRC) decision earlier this month to accept a complaint about the extrajudicial killing of a Panay-based migrant rights activist during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it is a welcome step towards attaining justice and accountability. The Center for Trade Union Rights (CTUHR) said the […]
A labor NGO condemned today the ruling issued by the Pasig Regional Trial Court suspending the implementation of the P85 minimum wage hike for private sector workers in Metro Manila, saying it shows the government’s insensitivity towards the plight of the country’s workers. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) criticized the decision […]
We note that President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, in his penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA), focused on his government’s efforts to provide relief to workers and the poor amidst the economic crisis worsened by the attacks of US-Israel on Iran. We also note that for workers and all Filipinos, he emphasized job creation by […]
One day before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s second to the last State of the Nation Address (SONA), a labor rights NGO called on the chief executive to address the issue of political prisoners and the country’s human rights situation in his speech. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) said that as the […]
Responding to Communications Secretary Dave Gomez’ statement that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday will highlight government “accomplishments,” a labor NGO warned that these achievements are not felt by workers and majority of Filipinos. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) said that the government’s achievements in […]
Responding to social media posts about hacienda farm workers who were appealing for their rightful wages at a conference with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on July 18, a labor NGO said that the government should investigate the hacienda’s wage scheme. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) said that the […]
A labor NGO welcomed today the release of a United Nations (UN) expert’s report that calls for reopening the investigation into the murder of a veteran labor organizer in light of new evidence and called on the government to heed the recommendation. “Chasing Shadows,” the final report of Mary Lawlor, former UN Special Rapporteur on […]
A labor NGO welcomed today President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s announcement of another package of financial assistance for the poorest families amidst the recent round of oil price increases, but cautioned that the aid will only provide little relief, and not a solution to the cost of living crisis. The Center for Trade Union and Human […]
A labor NGO praised today a court ruling that led to the release from prison of a veteran migrant advocate in Panay in July 7, three months after being arrested last Maundy Thursday, saying the junking of other trumped-up charges against her should immediately follow. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) welcomed […]
A labor NGO condemned today the mass layoff carried out by one of billionaire Ramon Ang’s companies for denying the affected workers and their families a stable source of income amidst the soaring cost of living and busting the workers’ union. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) said that the government should […]
