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Public work programs(PWP) can be a promising government instrument in addressing unemployment and poverty in developing countries such as the Philippines. Toward this end, the study seeks to examine the effectiveness of the two PWPs- the Tulong Panghanapbuhay para sa Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) and Cash-for Work- using the Social Protection Public Work Programs Assessment Tool or “PWP Tool”.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic sinks economies around the world leading to record rates of unemployment, politicians, scholars, and other key actors across the ideological spectrum have increasingly turned their attention to basic income guarantee. Against the backdrop of growing international policy interest in basic income as a pathway toward equitable and transformative social protection systems, this study seeks to present a preliminary analysis of the prospects of implementing a basic income guarantee in the Philippines.
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This paper examines the progress of the ITBPO industry in advancing mental health in their workplaces as envisaged under Republic Act 11036. Using an online survey of HR officers and/or management representatives complemented by key informant interviews, the study looked into the extent and nature of mental health policies, programs, and services in companies; the challenges they... |
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WAGE SUBSIDY PROGRAM: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY IN THE PHILIPPINES Description: With global unemployment, disruption of supply chains and economic slowdown due to the continuous spread of COVID-19, job retention schemes such as wage subsidy aims to cushion enterprises and workers against immediate losses.
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Evaluation of Training Programs on HIV and Migration Description: The paper aims to address the training gaps of labor attachés and welfare officers on providing HIV/AIDS programs and services. The paper provides recommendations on the areas in which welfare officers need training and the method of delivery necessary to suit their nature of work.
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Decent Work for Migrant Household Service Workers: Principles and Strategies Description: The paper discusses the plight of Filipino migrant household service workers in the context of providing them protection from different abuses. The paper presents a multimodal framework which decision makers can consider to make policy bias toward better protection of domestic workers’ rights.
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Exploring the Possibilities of a Philippine Unemployment Insurance Scheme Description: The study provides important inputs and options for policymakers involved in the creation of an unemployment insurance scheme in the country. It aims to facilitate policy making by serving as a springboard for renewed policy debates and discussions. Click Here to Download Full Paper Title: Exploring the Possibilities of a Philippine Unemployment Insurance Scheme Researcher: Benjamin M. Dalumpines… |
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Assessing Gender Issues in the Workplace: From Disparities to Discrimination Description: The paper seeks to assess the overall gender and labor condition in the country by looking at the gains and achievement the Philippines has made in pursuing gender fairness, the old and new gender economic disparities and gaps between male and female workers. The overall research framework is anchored on the principles of gender equality in the workplace by reducing if not eliminating inequalities and discrimination at… |
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Description: The paper provides an assessment of the policy on flexible work arrangement in response to GFC. The paper presents options for enhancement of the policy to make it more responsive to the needs of employers and workers. Click Here to Download Full Paper Title: A Rapid Appraisal of Flexible Work Arrangements as a Global Financial Crisis (GFC) Adjustment Measure Researcher: Ryan Herman H.… |
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An Assessment of the Philippine Economic Resiliency Plan: Implications on the Workers Description: As the Global Financial Crisis picked up in early 2009, the Philippine labor market slightly slackened. The paper looks into the interventions provided in the Philippine Economic Resiliency Plan, particularly its implications to employment. Click Here to Download Full Paper Title: An Assessment of the Philippine Economic Resiliency Plan: Implications on the Workers Researcher: Levinson C. Alcantara Mary Grace L.… |
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MDGs and Workers Safety Nets: A Tale Of Three Shocks Description: The paper provides an account of the three different social shocks that hit the country in 2009 namely: global financial crisis, typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng and the ban on tuna fishing in General Santos City.By studying the accomplishments of these safety nets, the paper seeks to provide policy and program recommendations on how these services can become an important tool to attain the Millennium Development Goals. Click Here to… |
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Displacement to Outplacement: Firms' Exit Strategies to Cushion Collective Dismissals Description: The paper provides an outplacement model that is anchored on the Decent Work Framework. The paper posits that while exit strategies for employees may not always result to increase on employment levels, it nevertheless prevents its decrease provided that participative management and vibrant social dialogue are observed by the shareholders. How To Dress Nice And Impress Others Sciarpa Burberry Let's toss in a zombie… |
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