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Requiring workers to undergo health permit procedures at Manila Health Department ‘downright restrictive,’ ‘unreasonable,’ says education group

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Aug

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Requiring workers to undergo health permit procedures at Manila Health Department ‘downright restrictive,’ ‘unreasonable,’ says education group

A MANILA-BASED education group has slammed the city government’s health permit policy for its compulsory and exclusive conduct of laboratory tests at the Manila Health Department (MHD), calling it “downright restrictive,” “unreasonable” and “oppressive.” In a letter of protest addressed to Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna dated Aug. 14, the Education…

Bakit hindi magtuturo ang ilang prof mo ngayong taon?

16

Aug

By The Flame Issues

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Bakit hindi magtuturo ang ilang prof mo ngayong taon?

Bakit hindi magtuturo ang ibang prof ng UST ngayong term na ito? Bakit yung ibang klase, hindi pa maayos ang schedule? Bakit ba nanggigigil ang mga UST employees sa Manila health permit na yan? Lahat ng mga kailangan mo malaman tungkol sa kontrobersyal na isyu, ipaliliwanag namin sa loob ng…

All Manila schools now required to follow controversial health permit policy

10

Aug

By The Flame News

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All Manila schools now required to follow controversial health permit policy

THE MANILA Health Department has now required all workers of academic institutions in the city to secure health and sanitary permits, following opposition from groups who said the policy contains “discrepancy” and is “selective" since it was only initially imposed on UST. In a memorandum dated Aug. 5, city health…

Manila health permit policy to disrupt UST’s smooth functioning, labor coalition warns

31

Jul

By Cali Asajar and Zoe Airabelle Aguinaldo

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Manila health permit policy to disrupt UST’s smooth functioning, labor coalition warns

THE UST employees’ unions called for an urgent review of the much-criticized health permit requirement imposed by the Manila city government, saying its implementation "falls short of a just and fair system" and threatens to disrupt the University's operations. In a letter addressed to the UST community dated July 31,…

30

Jul

By Mei Lin Weng

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UST labor groups seek another extension of Manila health permit deadline

UST employees’ unions have urged the Manila city government for another deadline extension of its health permit requirement from July 31 to Aug. 31, saying a “substantial number” of their members were unable to comply due to the recent typhoon. In a letter addressed to Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna dated July…

Still no health permit for the majority of UST employees two days before deadline

29

Jul

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Still no health permit for the majority of UST employees two days before deadline

MORE THAN half of UST employees, including some 1,400 faculty members, have not yet complied with the health permit requirement two days before the deadline set by the Manila city government. As of July 29, a total of 1,701 out of 3,261 University personnel or 52.16% have not yet secured…

UST employees who fail to secure health permit to be locked out of MyUSTe portal

21

Jul

By The Flame News

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UST employees who fail to secure health permit to be locked out of MyUSTe portal

ALL UST personnel who fail to submit a copy of their health certificate or professional tax receipt (PTR) by July 31 would be blocked from accessing the University’s official online service, according to a document stamped by UST and two Manila offices. A frequently asked questions (FAQs) document issued last…

‘Unjust,’ ‘costly:’ UST employees slam Manila health permit requirement

24

Jun

By The Flame News

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‘Unjust,’ ‘costly:’ UST employees slam Manila health permit requirement

SOME UST employees, including two labor union presidents and faculty members, have criticized the Manila city government’s ordinance requiring university staff to secure a health permit every year, saying the policy is “questionable” and financially burdensome. The issue stemmed from the Office of the Vice Rector for Finance’s (OVRF) memorandum…