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NATIONAL DOMESTIC WORKERS SUMMIT

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Congress urged to pass magna carta for domestic workers

By James Mananghaya | April 30, 2006 - 12:00am

Domestic workers yesterday renewed their call on Congress to pass the law that seeks to protect them from abuses and unsuitable working conditions. In a statement, Visayan Forum Foundation president Ma. Cecilia...

Headlines

Kasambahay sa Pinas umabot na sa 2.5-M

November 11, 2005 - 12:00am

Umaabot na sa 2.5 milyon ang bilang ng mga kasambahay sa bansa kaya umapela kahapon sa Kongreso ang mga kumakatawan dito na magpasa ng batas na magbibigay ng proteksiyon sa kanila. Sa isinasagawang National...

Bansa

Hiring of DHs unaffected by S’pore murder

September 23, 2005 - 12:00am

Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Jose Brillantes said yesterday that the recent murder of a Filipina maid in Singapore, allegedly by another Filipina domestic helper, has not led to a drop in the hiring of such workers...

Headlines