TITLE: PH ‘moderately improving’ on jobs, economy, but…

AUTHOR: Inquirer.net

DATE PUBLISHED: October 2024

KEY INFORMATION: The Philippines is experiencing moderate improvements in employment and economic growth; however, significant challenges persist in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8), which aims for decent work and economic growth. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Report 2024 indicates that, despite some progress, the country’s current trajectory remains insufficient to meet the targets set for SDG 8. This underscores the need for enhanced efforts to address persistent issues in the labor market and broader economic landscape.

TITLE: Demand for construction-related jobs soars

AUTHOR: Antonio L. Colina IV

DATE PUBLISHED: April 17, 2018

KEY INFORMATION: Davao City has witnessed a booming real estate market, triggering an increased demand for construction-related jobs, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Davao Region. On April 13, the construction department published 2,349 jobs, including masons, carpenters, and tile setters, which are expected to increase due to this government's "Build. Build. Build." infrastructure program. Officials from the Department of Labor and Employment said they were surprised by the high demand and required the training of more construction workers to fill the need. Also, an 11,882 job Labor Day Job Fair is scheduled for two days and will feature jobs in various industries, including jobs abroad for nurses and sales associates. It will be a testament to supporting the aspirations of "Ambisyon 2040" through decent work, economic growth, and sustainable development via training and enterprise and business startups.

TITLE: Philippines Battles Health Inequities: From Medical Costs To Worker Shortage | CNA Correspondent

AUTHOR: Buena Bernal, Channel News Asia Insider

DATE PUBLISHED: March 28, 2024

KEY INFORMATION: Buena Bernal focuses on the underlying issues with healthcare in the Philippines, such as difficult access to health treatments and health worker importance. The news segment highlights the issue on lack of fair wages, decent working conditions, and limited professional opportunities in Philippine healthcare and how it continues to hinder the improvement and accessibility of healthcare.

TITLE: DESTINY OF DEBTS: The struggle of banana farmers in the Philippines | IDEALS Documentary

AUTHOR: Ideals Inc., DKA Austria, Ground Zero Productions

DATE PUBLISHED: July 24, 2018

KEY INFORMATIONS:

Banana growers in Compostella Valley, Mindanao, Philippines, like Danilo Furog, who has been in the business for 45 years, continue to endure difficult and unjust working circumstances due to unfair contracts from businesses who purchase their produce at low prices. The ongoing battle of banana farmers who are forced into poverty due to unjust wages and working conditions is revealed in this documentary. This demonstrates the pressing need to raise the standard of living and employment for local Filipino farmers.

TITLE: Philippines’ infrastructure woes in focus as Marcos takes reins

AUTHOR: Steven Borowiec

DATE PUBLISHED: June 29, 2022

KEY INFORMATION: The article highlights the ongoing struggles with infrastructure development in the Philippines, a key issue in achieving SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Under former President Duterte, the “Build, Build, Build” initiative aimed to create jobs and improve living conditions through large infrastructure projects, though its effectiveness remains debated. As President Marcos Jr. assumes office, there is uncertainty about whether he will continue this initiative, with the future of infrastructure projects playing a crucial role in addressing economic growth and job creation in the country.

TITLE: January 2024 Preliminary Employment Situation in Davao Region

AUTHOR: Philippine Statistics Authority - Region XI, Davao Region

DATE PUBLISHED: April 11, 2024

KEY INFORMATION: Davao Region even as a developing region in the Mindanao still encounters challenges on maximizing its population into the working force. This infographic based on the report highlights how unemployment and underemployment rates in Region XI increase significantly while employment rates decrease. The infographic also emphasizes how underaged workers are part of the labor force participation.

TITLE: Think tank: June jobs report confirms PH economy struggling to create decent work, pay | ANC

AUTHOR: ANC 24/7

DATE PUBLISHED: August 9, 2023

KEY INFORMATION: This video highlights the increasing unemployment rate, which rose from 4.3% in May to 4.5% in June 2023. It is important to note that the fishing and aquaculture sectors, as well as transportation and storage, experienced the largest decline in employment. In contrast, the construction, agriculture, and forestry industries added the most jobs in June. and forestry industries added the most jobs in June.

TITLE: Introduction To Philippine Labour And Employment Laws

AUTHOR: Rashel Pomoy, Caleb Lauredo, Mondaq

DATE PUBLISHED: October 4, 2023

KEY INFORMATION:

The webinar from Mondaq discusses key aspects of Philippine labor and employment laws that align with SDG 8 by promoting decent work and economic growth. It highlights critical issues such as employee rights, fair labor practices, and compliance with local regulations to ensure ethical employment standards. Additionally, the session emphasizes the importance of fostering inclusive workplaces and balancing employee welfare with business goals in the Philippine context.

TITLE: Increasing the Minimum Wage: A Step Toward Economic Prosperity in Mindanao

AUTHOR: Anchieta

DATE PUBLISHED: February 10, 2023

KEY INFORMATION:

This article advocates for a PHP 750 minimum wage in Mindanao to combat income inequality and uplift over a million families above the poverty line. It discusses how wage adjustments can stimulate economic activity and improve living standards. This is relevant to the research topic as it highlights fair wages and their implications for equity in the workforce.

TITLE: Foundation Wants P1,202.48 Wage Increase in Davao Region

AUTHOR: Mindanews Team

DATE PUBLISHED: September 15, 2024

KEY INFORMATION:

The Nonoy Librado Development Foundation, Inc. (NLDFI) calls for a significant wage increase to address the disparity between workers' income and the cost of living in Davao. This article is directly linked to the topic by addressing fair wages and better working conditions as essential factors in workforce equity.

TITLE: Republic of Philippines: Mindanao Skills Development

AUTHOR: The World Bank

DATE PUBLISHED: October 2021

KEY INFORMATION:

This publication examines human resource strategies and skill development in Mindanao to improve employability and economic opportunities. It emphasizes addressing workforce inequalities through targeted training programs and equitable access to opportunities, tying closely to professional opportunities and inequity mitigation.

TITLE: Trend Tulong Ep. 2 "SAKADAB"

AUTHOR: TRENDi

DATE PUBLISHED: August 1, 2021

KEY INFORMATION: PWDs or People With Disabilities are often subjected to difficulty in obtaining professional opportunities. Despite that, this vlog shows an organization in Davao City called "SAKADAB" that is made up of members of the PWD. In this organization, they help each other create a living through various small businesses to provide for their families.

TITLE: Philippines inks covenant, paves way for decent work

AUTHOR: International Labour Organization

DATE PUBLISHED: June 28, 2024

KEY INFORMATION: The 2024 National Employment Summit (NES) in Manila on 26-27 June ended with the signing of an Employment Covenant that supported the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Plan, a 10-year plan to drive economic growth with decent work generation. The  Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) organized the summit in cooperation with various government agencies and the International Labour Organization (ILO). It underscored the importance of collaboration between its sectors to develop strategies to address the employment crisis that worsened due to COVID-19. Conversations covered the notion of “jobs gaps” — much larger than simple unemployment figures, covering all the ways that women and youth, particularly, don’t get meaningful jobs. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma reiterated the promise of sustainable, high-quality jobs that uphold workers' rights and offer social protection. The Philippines also participated in global efforts for social justice and the promotion of jobs, such as regional consultations for the finalization of the TPB Plan.

TITLE: #PIDSFactFriday: Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

AUTHOR: Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS)

DATE PUBLISHED: March 13, 2020

KEY INFORMATION: PIDS' video focused on the SDG 8, Decent Work and Economic Growth, which is related to and connected to the issues surrounding inequality and inequity affecting the workforce in the region of Mindanao. This also shows the progress of the Philippines in achieving the SDG 8.

TITLE: ILO confab Told: Philippines not Making Progress on Labor Rights

AUTHOR: CTUHR

DATE PUBLISHED: June 7, 2024

KEY INFORMATION: The article discusses the lack of progress in labor rights protection in the Philippines, as reported at the 112th International Labour Conference. The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) highlighted ongoing issues under President Marcos Jr., including extrajudicial killings of labor activists, abductions, red-tagging, anti-union activities, and the lack of accountability for such violations. Labor organizers continue to face harassment and unjust charges, while recommendations from international bodies to dismantle oppressive mechanisms like the NTF-ELCAC remain unheeded.

TITLE: Safe Spaces Act Design Campaign: Posters and Stickers

AUTHOR: Women's Legal & Human Rights Bureau

DATE PUBLISHED: April 5, 2022

KEY INFORMATION: In 2021, the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, in partnership with the Women's Legal and Human Rights Bureau, launched a design campaign to promote the Safe Spaces Act. The campaign featured posters and stickers emphasizing the importance of creating respectful and harassment-free workplaces.