Workers’ forum, protest mark May 1 in Albay
The minimum wage in the Bicol region at P455 (USD 7.41) per day will never be enough for daily expenses since inflation in the country continues to rise.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/05/02/workers-forum-protest-mark-may-1-in-albay/

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Workers’ forum, protest mark May 1 in Albay

The minimum wage in the Bicol region at P455 (USD 7.41) per day will never be enough for daily expenses since inflation in the country continues to rise.

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Lanao del Norte plant workers end 52-day strike, clinch wage increase
The union was able to clinch wage increase, signing bonus, back pay, and adjustments in their work hours. 
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/04/30/lanao-del-norte-plant-workers-end-52-day-strike-clinch-wage-increase/

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Workers prepare for Labor Day protests vs crisis, war, repression
The growing militancy among workers reflects the severity of the crisis gripping their livelihoods.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/04/29/workers-prepare-for-labor-day-protests-vs-crisis-war-repression/

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Workers prepare for Labor Day protests vs crisis, war, repression

The growing militancy among workers reflects the severity of the crisis gripping their livelihoods.

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Kowloon House workers win fight for wage hike, release of service charges
"The struggle of Kowloon is also a struggle for other workers to attain a living wage, secure jobs, and their rights."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/04/23/kowloon-house-workers-win-fight-for-wage-hike-release-of-service-charges/

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Kowloon House workers win fight for wage hike, release of service charges

"The struggle of Kowloon is also a struggle for other workers to attain a living wage, secure jobs, and their rights."

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Workers face dispersal in Laguna economic zone amid CBA deadlock
"CBA negotiations are meant to uplift labor conditions, but what we see is the opposite—wages stagnate while the cost of living continues to rise."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/26/workers-face-dispersal-in-laguna-economic-zone-amid-cba-deadlock/

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Workers face dispersal in Laguna economic zone amid CBA deadlock

"CBA negotiations are meant to uplift labor conditions, but what we see is the opposite—wages stagnate while the cost of living continues to rise."

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Lanao del Norte abaca plant workers fight for just wages
Improving the workers’ situation should be at the center of CBA negotiations, especially amid rising cost of basic goods and services.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/26/lanao-del-norte-abaca-plant-workers-fight-for-just-wages/

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Lanao del Norte abaca plant workers fight for just wages

Improving the workers’ situation should be at the center of CBA negotiations, especially amid rising cost of basic goods and services.

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Labor NGO urges Nike supplier to ensure workers’ rights after Cebu factory closure
For many workers, the announcement came abruptly, heightening fears of job loss and financial instability.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/17/labor-ngo-urges-nike-supplier-to-ensure-workers-rights-after-cebu-factory-closure/

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Labor NGO urges Nike supplier to ensure workers’ rights after Cebu factory closure

For many workers, the announcement came abruptly, heightening fears of job loss and financial instability.

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Economic insecurity of women workers worsen
Grassroots organizing, collective action, and advocacy remain crucial in addressing structural inequalities that shape women’s labor conditions.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/07/economic-insecurity-of-women-workers-worsen/

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Economic insecurity of women workers worsen

Grassroots organizing, collective action, and advocacy remain crucial in addressing structural inequalities that shape women’s labor conditions.

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Kowloon workers decry offer of P10 salary hike
“The company of Kowloon would not generate P25 million if not for the blood and sweat of workers."
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/07/kowloon-workers-decry-offer-of-p10-salary-hike/

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GMA talents are not independent contractors
Unlike a talent with flexible time, GMA talents’ work schedules were dictated by GMA, and the network had the power to require their physical presence at specific times and locations.
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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/01/gma-talents-are-not-independent-contractors/

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GMA talents are not independent contractors

Unlike a talent with flexible time, GMA talents’ work schedules were dictated by GMA, and the network had the power to require their physical presence at specific times and locations.

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