“The hike in Philhealth contributions came at a very opportune time when the Commission on Audit reported that in 2012, Philhealth issued some P1.5 billion in bonuses and allowances to its top officials and employees.”
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Migrant group to use ILO treaty to empower domestic helpers
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“It is an added instrument, a tool and a weapon. But it is not the answer to migrant workers’ problems.” – Migrant workers’ organization
OFWs Call for Investigation of Mysterious Deaths in Hongkong
Dolores Balladares, chairperson of UNFIL-MIGRANTE-HK, said that the alleged drowning of Vicenta Flores, whose body was found at the Tung Chung pier in Hongkong April 11, is the third case of violent death among Filipino maids in less than a week. BY JANESS ANN J. ELLAO MIGRANT WATCH Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 12, April 27-May…