This April 2025 special issue of ASSERT is a product of the collective effort between the Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD) and student advocates from the UP Manila Political Science NSTP program. It amplifies the voices of Filipino workers confronting systemic exploitation, asserting their rights to safe, dignified, and just conditions in […]
IOHSAD has compiled data on workplace accidents for the month of March, based on news reports: 30 workplace-related incidents were recorded, resulting in 13 worker deaths and 42 injuries from various work-related accidents. The number of injured workers this March is higher than the previous month, clearly indicating the persistent dangers that workers face every […]
Here are the February workplace accident figures gathered by IOHSAD based on news reports: a total of 33 workplace-related incidents were recorded, resulting in 19 deaths and 32 injuries. One of the most severe incidents this month involved six workers who were electrocuted while installing solar posts in Barangay Sum-ag, Bacolod. The workers accidentally came […]
The Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD) has conducted a new study uncovering serious health and safety risks faced by women workers in MEC Electronics, a major electronics manufacturer in Cavite. Based on surveys and medical checkups with over 100 women, the research reveals daily exposure to hazardous chemicals, poor ventilation, and inadequate […]
We are deeply alarmed and saddened by the incident that occurred today at a construction site in Brgy. Santo Domingo, Santa Rosa, Laguna, where two construction workers were buried under debris following the collapse of a section of the mall’s second floor. This tragic event highlights the persistent and urgent concerns surrounding occupational safety standards […]
