As the number of deaths and cases caused by Ebola rapidly rises, lots of myths and misleading information are circulating across continents, sowing panic and alarm. To enlighten this … Read More
800,000 workers affected by TY Hagupit, need emergency employment
The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates 800,000 workers from eight regions in the country have been affected by Typhoon Hagupit, locally known as Ruby, with their source of livelihood damaged or disrupted overnight. About 370,000 of these workers were in vulnerable employment, living in poverty and accepting whatever work is available to them.
Can You Picture a World Without Violence?
When abuse happens to more people and too often, can you still picture a world without Violence Against Women (VAW)? Learn more about the causes of violence and help prevent it from happening to you, your family and your friends. Share this link and your thoughts using the hashtag #endVAWph.
Going Rural: BPOs in PH Provinces Spur Growth
In 2012, the Philippines was dubbed the “Call Center Capital of the World”: a title that shouts out the capability of the Filipino people to provide world-class service through … Read More
ASEAN Invests in Children’s Rights
Improving children’s access to quality education, participation and protection from exploitation remain among the ASEAN’s top priorities, as agreed at the 3rd ASEAN Children’s Forum held on June 1 to 5 in Chonburi, Thailand.
[SURVEY] Who Has to Teach Sex Ed? QC Residents Say Family First
Before and even after the Reproductive Health Law was passed, institutions and individuals continue to debate about who should teach sexuality education among the young: parents or teachers? Whose role is it to play really?