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𝗜𝗢𝗛𝗦𝗔𝗗 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀

March 26, 2025

The Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD) calls on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for stronger heat safety measures in the workplace that would genuinely protect workers from extreme heat. Last March 8, in an ambush interview at a job fair in Kafuerte Complex, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma recommended that employers […]

𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲: 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗕𝗕𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗟𝗥𝗧-𝟭 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

March 26, 2025

The Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD) calls on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to stop the approved fare hike for the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), set to take effect on April 2, 2025. The increase — raising the minimum fare from ₱15 to ₱20 for a single journey ticket, will add […]

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆

February 6, 2025

On World Cancer Day, the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Development (IOHSAD) renews its commitment to protecting workers from occupational cancers caused by hazardous workplace exposures. Marking this global health observance, IOHSAD calls for increased workplace cancer screening, stronger prevention measures, and just, timely compensation for workers who develop cancer due to unsafe working […]

24 Workplace Deaths in One Month: Workplace Safety Group Calls on Senatoriables to Prioritize Criminalization of OSH Violations

February 6, 2025

The Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD) has recorded 24 workplace deaths in January 2025 alone, based on news reports covering both formal and informal sectors. This alarming figure already accounts for 50% of the total deaths recorded by IOHSAD in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for stronger workplace protections. Fire-related incidents have […]

IOHSAD Joins Women Workers for Health Empowerment Network to Promote Workplace Health and Safety

March 5, 2024

The Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Development (IOHSAD), a non-government organization focused on workplace safety and health, joined the WHEN: Women Workers for Health Empowerment, marking a significant step in advocating for women workers’ right to a healthy and safe working environment. “We are honored to be part of WHEN, an initiative that amplifies […]

WORKERS’ RIGHT TO KNOW | A Narrative Report on the Health and Working Conditions of Workers in High-Risk Industries That Use Chemicals

November 28, 2023

IOHSAD conducted a recent study on the health and working conditions of workers in high-risk industries that utilize chemicals. Based on the results, IOHSAD and the workers plan to develop policies and practices for safer and healthier workplaces. The IOHSAD team and the worker-researchers gathered data through surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions across three […]

1 Year, 0 Justice! Safe workplaces now! Justice for Stephen Corilla!

June 2, 2023

One year has passed since Stephen Corilla died while cleaning a pulverizer machine inside the Universal Robina Corporation factory in Mandaue, Cebu on June 2, 2022. It was clear from the Department of Labor and Employment – Central Visayas (DOLE 7) investigation that the machine’s interlock safety device was defective. It has also been a […]

International Workers’ Memorial Day 2023: Unionized Workplaces are Safer Workplaces Organize and mobilize for workers’ safety, health, and rights!

April 25, 2023

The International Workers’ Memorial Day is commemorated every April 28 to remember all the workers who died due to unsafe jobs and workplaces. We also mark this day with our unwavering commitment to fight for workers’ health, safety, and rights. This year, we celebrate the success of our collective action that paved the way for […]