Philippines Remains in Top 10 Worst Countries for Workers for Eighth Consecutive Year

The Philippines finds itself under heavy scrutiny for its treatment of workers, facing condemnation from both the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). For the eighth consecutive year, the ITUC’s 2024 Global Rights Index has placed the Philippines among the top 10 worst countries for workers. This bleak assessment coincides…

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Kuwait Unveils New Disease Prevention and Control Center to Improve Public Health Infrastructure

Kuwait Unveils New Disease Prevention and Control Center to Improve Public Health Infrastructure KUWAIT CITY, June 12: In a significant effort to enhance public health and improve performance efficiency, Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi, inaugurated the Kuwait Center for Disease Prevention and Control. At the opening ceremony, Dr. Al-Awadi emphasized that the center’s…

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Shocking Study: 85.9% of Healthcare Workers Face Violence in Primary Care Centers

Shocking Study: 85.9% of Healthcare Workers Face Violence in Primary Care Centers KUWAIT CITY, June 10: A recent study highlights the troubling levels of violence faced by healthcare workers, particularly those working in primary healthcare centers, revealing that these professionals encounter significantly higher rates of abuse compared to other sectors. This comprehensive research uncovers disturbing…

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Kuwait Implements Stringent New Licensing Requirements for Pharmacists: 7 Key Criteria Outlined

Kuwait Implements Stringent New Licensing Requirements for Pharmacists: 7 Key Criteria Outlined KUWAIT CITY, June 9: Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi recently issued Ministerial Decision No. 160/2024, which sets forth comprehensive requirements for obtaining a license to practice as a pharmacist and in various assistant professions in both the public and private sectors. The…

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This handout photo taken on May 19, 2024 and received on June 4, 2024 from the Armed Forces of the Philippines shows two Chinese rigid-hulled inflatable boats (left and right) maneuvering close to Philippine personnel on board their boats (second left and second right) near the Philippine outpost at the Second Thomas Shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea. AFP PHOTO

China’s Actions Strain Relations with the Philippines

Learn more about the recent tensions between China and the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea. House Speaker Martin Romualdez criticizes China’s aggressive actions, while protests in Manila condemn new regulations allowing the Chinese coast guard to detain ‘trespassers.’ Calls for respecting the 1982 UNCLOS and the 2016 arbitral ruling highlight the ongoing dispute and its impact on Filipino fishermen and international relations.

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