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Feb 8, 20091

Protect women — CHR

by Joel dela Torre
from People’s Journal

MARKING the United Nations Day for Women and International Peace today, the Commission on Human Rights called on government to improve protection and programs for the rights of women.

The CHR said … Read the rest

Dec 5, 20080

UK re-opening door for nurses

Mayen Jaymalin
Philippine Star

Here’s good news for the growing number of jobless Filipino nurses.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported yesterday (Dec. 4)  that the United Kingdom has re-opened its doors to Filipino nurses.

“After a lull … Read the rest

Sep 28, 20080

Filipino nurses still rule the roost in US

Jose Katigbak / STAR Washington Bureau
Philippine Star

WASHINGTON – Their influx into the United States may be leveling off or in decline according to anecdotal evidence, but Filipino nurses still rule the roost when it comes to patient satisfaction.… Read the rest

Sep 19, 20080

Gov’t cannot impose ceiling on nursing enrolment – CHED

Rainier Allan Ronda
Philippine Star

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is reviewing proposals to set a ceiling on the excess number of nursing students.

CHED acting chairman Emmanuel Angeles III said there had been numerous proposals seeking to limit … Read the rest

Sep 13, 20080

Saudi Arabia needs more Filipino nurses

Mayen Jaymalin
Philippine Star

Labor Secretary Marianito Roque said negotiations are now going on between the Philippine and the Saudi governments.

“We expect a surge in hiring of Filipino nurses in Saudi Arabia,” he said.

Roque said Saudi Arabia is … Read the rest

Mar 13, 20080

Sentosa case common for Pinoy nurses

Rene Q. Bas Editor in Chief
Manila Times

While the case of the 26 Filipino nurses and one physical therapist is an extremely rare conflict in terms of being big news here and in the US, instances of Pinoy nurses … Read the rest

Mar 10, 20080

SPECIAL REPORT: SENTOSA 27 SAGA (RP nurses seen as prime export commodity)

Nora O. Gamolo
Manila Times

For decades, nurses have been among the most exportable of Filipino professionals.

Starting in the late 1950s, nurses sought work in the United States, which remains a major job destination for them. In the 1960s, … Read the rest

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