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URL: https://rcmb10.ncmb.gov.ph/wage-order-no-rx-22/

Author: Department of Labor and Employment

Date published: January 10, 2024

Key Info: The Wage Order No. RX-22 about Mindanao outlines wage adjustments, but if these increases are suppressed, all the workers may experience financial unstableness, contributing to job insecurity. This wage order could lead to economic hardship and a general lack of stable employment opportunities in Region X.

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2021 Annual Labor Market Statistics of Northern Mindanao

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URL: https://rsso10.psa.gov.ph/content/2021-annual-labor-market-statistics-northern-mindanao-0

Author: (Sgd.) Virgie A. Gayla

Date published: May 26, 2022

Key info: Northern Mindanao had a 4.9% unemployment rate in 2021, which left 119,000 people without a job, and a notable 14.3% underemployment rate, which left 327,000 people looking for better work possibilities or more hours. Workers' problems worsened because of wage suppression since small wage increases could not keep up with growing living expenses.

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2.LOCAL NEWS ARTICLE - Dy, Scott Raynor K.

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2.LOCAL NEWS ARTICLE - Dy, Scott Raynor K.

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URL: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/labor-groups-wage-hike-northern-mindanao-inadequate/

Author: Franck Dick Rosete

Date published: Dec 28, 2024

Key Info: There is a P23 wage increase set to happen this January, but workers are calling this increase in wage "Inadequate", due to the wide gap of the NCR region's P600 minimum wage to Mindanao's P461

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Labor groups say P23-wage hike in Northern Mindanao ‘inadequate’

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The Davao Region has Mindanao’s highest minimum wages, at P481 for non-agriculture and P457 for agriculture workers

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1. SHORT FORM SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT - Dy, Scott Raynor K.

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1. SHORT FORM SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT - Dy, Scott Raynor K.

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URL: https://x.com/ninabeIlatrix1/status/1815248075906232419

Author: ninabeIlatrix

Date Published: July 22, 2022

Key info: This posts highlights the shortcomings of our country's economy ever since President BBM has taken his seat at presidency. Issues like inflation, increase in jobless Filipinos, and many more affecting job wages and availabilities of jobs are the prime effects.

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No Real Development in Large-Scale Agricultural Plantations – CTUHR

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URL: https://ctuhr.org/releases/no-real-development-in-large-scale-agricultural-plantations-ctuhr/

Author: CTUHR

Date published: October 30, 2015

Key Info: Many individuals in Mindanao struggle to meet their basic needs because the wage of workers on vast agricultural plantations hardly cover their basic needs. Despite the big profits produced by the plantations, exploitative labor practices such as contractual arrangements keep workers in poverty and restrict pay increases.

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14. PODCAST OR DOCUMENTARY (Troy Gabriel L. Baysa)

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14. PODCAST OR DOCUMENTARY (Troy Gabriel L. Baysa)

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URL:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvJSDt8BI4c&ab_channel=Fairfood

Author: Fairfood

Date published: June 27, 2014

Key Info: This documentary highlights the shocking working conditions in the Philippines pineapple industry. The reality on the island of Mindanao is harsher than the name ''Land of Promise'' would suggest. The majority of the workers are underpaid, have uncertain contracts, and work in unhealthy working conditions.

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15. WEBINAR OR LECTURE OR TED TALK(Troy Gabriel L. Baysa)

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15. WEBINAR OR LECTURE OR TED TALK(Troy Gabriel L. Baysa)

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URL: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1110841669540897

Author: Institute of Philippine Culture

Date published: August 30, 2022

Key Info: The webinar will feature Dr. Eduardo C. Tadem, Dr. Joseph Y. Lim, Ms. Ma. Ritchell Abordo, and Dr. Arnold Tuaño. Dr. Tadem will discuss the typical paradox happening in Mindanao, where there is heightened economic growth and a marginalized and impoverished working population. "1:28:00" specifically talks about the wages in the Mindanao region, stating that it is still lower than the average income of the Philippines.

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Transfiguring Mindanao Conversation Series on “The Mindanao Underdevelopment Experience” | Transfiguring Mindanao Conversation Series on “The Mindanao Underdevelopment Experience” 

The webinar will feature Dr. Eduardo C. Tadem, Dr. Joseph Y.... | By Institute of Philippine Culture | Facebook

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Transfiguring Mindanao Conversation Series on “The Mindanao Underdevelopment Experience” 

The webinar will feature Dr. Eduardo C. Tadem, Dr. Joseph Y....

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16. BOOK OR RESEARCH PAPER (Troy Gabriel L. Baysa)

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16. BOOK OR RESEARCH PAPER (Troy Gabriel L. Baysa)

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URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328333469_Employment_and_Poverty_in_Mindanao#full-text

Author: Jan Rutkowski

Date published: February 2016

Key Info: This research shows the statistics of the income of the Mindanao workers and Luzon worker, comparing Mindanao to be significantly lower.

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8. PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE OR PROMOTIONAL VIDEO (RIA FATIMA GINGGING)

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8. PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE OR PROMOTIONAL VIDEO (RIA FATIMA GINGGING)

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URL: https://dole.gov.ph/news/new-minimum-wage-orders-issued-in-northern-mindanao-region/?

Author: Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

Date Published: December 22, 2023

Key Info: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently announced new minimum wage increases for workers in Northern Mindanao, starting January 2023. This raise is a much needed boost for many workers struggling to keep up with the rising costs of daily life. The wage increases will vary depending on where workers live, but the goal is to help them afford the essentials like food, transportation, and schooling for their children.

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3. NATIONAL NEWS ARTICLE - Dy, Scott Raynor K.

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3. NATIONAL NEWS ARTICLE - Dy, Scott Raynor K.

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URL: https://www.bulatlat.com/2024/12/28/p23-wage-hike-an-insult-to-northern-mindanao-workers-labor-group-says/

Author: FRANCK DICK ROSETE

Date published: December 28, 2024

Key Info: Progressive group Kilusang Mayo Uno calls this meager wage hike an "insult" due to it having next to no effect to families living paycheck to paycheck, and it gets even worse if one of the family members get sick.

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P23 wage hike an ‘insult’ to Northern Mindanao workers, labor group says

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Bulatlat gathered the wage orders issued by RTWPB Northern Mindanao in the past years and found out that the most recent wage hike is the lowest increase to be implemented since 2018, specifically …

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9. MAGAZINE OR FEATURE ARTICLE (RIA FATIMA GINGGING)

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9. MAGAZINE OR FEATURE ARTICLE (RIA FATIMA GINGGING)

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URL: https://rsso10.psa.gov.ph/press-release/node/55868

Author: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region X

Date Published: May 20, 2022

Key Info: The 2021 labor market report for Northern Mindanao shows encouraging signs of progress for workers in the region. Underemployment, which measures people wanting more hours or better jobs, saw a big drop to 14.3% from over 23% the previous year. This means fewer workers feel stuck in part-time or less-than-ideal jobs.

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| Philippine Statistics Authority - RSSO X

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Northern Mindanao registers the highest labor force participation rate nationwide

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4.  International News Article -  Dy, Scott Raynor K.

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4.  International News Article -  Dy, Scott Raynor K.

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Author: Champa Ha

Date Published: January 23,2024

Key Info: Buying basic grocery neccesities amount for lots of people living the minimum wage 66.2% of their income, further adding to the fact that they live paycheck to paycheck, which is not a stress-free and lavish lifestyle to live.

Relevance: It is relevant to our social issue which is lack of stable jobs due to wage suppression in Mindanao because the paycheck to paycheck lifestyle happens everywhere in the Philippines, therefore making its relevance nationwide. No other articles can be found mentioning Mindanao.

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Minimum wage in the Philippines not sufficient for employees – HRM Asia

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Despite a rise in the minimum wage rate for employees in the Philippines, a study has shown that this increase has failed to keep up with food prices.

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6. INTERNATIONAL NEWS VIDEO SEGMENT - Sacon, Dean Scott

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6. INTERNATIONAL NEWS VIDEO SEGMENT - Sacon, Dean Scott

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URL: https://focusweb.org/precarious-road-ahead-the-continuing-struggle-of-workers-against-contractualization-in-the-philippines

Author: Joseph Purugganan

Date Published: May 18, 2022

Key Info:The article discusses how contractualization in the Philippines leads to job insecurity, low wages, and a lack of worker benefits, with labor unions advocating for better labor protections.

Relevance: There are zero to none Video Segments Internationally regarding this topic, however this issue contributes to broader challenges of job instability and wage suppression, which affect workers' livelihoods, including in regions like Mindanao.

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Precarious Road Ahead: The Continuing Struggle of Workers against Contractualization in the Philippines | Focus on the Global South

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7. ADVOCACY POSTER OR PRINT AD - Sacon, Dean Scott

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7. ADVOCACY POSTER OR PRINT AD - Sacon, Dean Scott

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URL:https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/labor-group-says-filipino-workers-need-affordable-goods-decent-jobs/

Author: Nova Mae Francas

Date Published: October 10, 2024

Key Info: The labor group KMU critiques the government's claims of reduced inflation and unemployment, arguing that Filipino workers still face poverty and hunger. They call for higher wages, affordable goods, and reforms like national industrialization and land redistribution to improve workers' condition

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Labor group says Filipino workers need affordable goods, decent jobs