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Topic: gig-economy

DICT says to foster Filipino cybersecurity talents

DICT says to foster Filipino cybersecurity talents

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 20 03:24 PM

The Philippines will launch programs to increase investments as well as raise the competencies of Filipino in cybersecurity, software engineering and STEM. Read more »

Lalamove says aid given after rider's death; senator slams company

Lalamove says aid given after rider's death; senator slams company

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 04:00 PM

Lalamove on Tuesday said 'our team has reached out to Mr. Escote’s son to provide immediate assistance once we were informed of the tragedy.' Read more »

Delivery rider's death triggers fresh call to protect 'gig economy' workers

Delivery rider's death triggers fresh call to protect 'gig economy' workers

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 07 01:46 PM

Sen. Risa Hontiveros' call was provoked by the death of delivery rider Noel Escote, who was found dead 'while resting on his motorcycle' last week. Read more »

Looking to make extra income from your hobbies? Kumu might be for you

Looking to make extra income from your hobbies? Kumu might be for you

Wena Cos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 23 08:33 AM

Since she started live streaming in 2020, nursing student Rasbi Claveria was able to put herself through school from earnings through Kumu. Read more »

US proposes redefining when gig workers are employees

US proposes redefining when gig workers are employees

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 12 08:41 AM

United States labor officials proposed a rule change that could make it easier for gig workers such as Uber drivers to be reclassified as employees entitled to benefits. Read more »

CA confirms Laguesma as labor chief

CA confirms Laguesma as labor chief

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 02:12 PM

Commission on Appointments approved the confirmation of Bienvenido Laguesma as Department of Labor and Employment secretary. Read more »

Sideline, raket, diskarte: Ano ang 'gig economy?'

Sideline, raket, diskarte: Ano ang 'gig economy?'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 10 08:45 PM

Habang patuloy ang pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin, ang ilan ay dumidiskarte sa dagdag-kita na kung tawagin ay "gig economy." Read more »

Filipinos turn to 'gig economy' for additional income

Filipinos turn to 'gig economy' for additional income

Wena Cos, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 05 10:57 AM

The Philippines ranked 6th fastest growing market for gig economy in 2019, something which the pandemic must have only accelerated, DOLE said. Read more »

PH tax rules need to 'catch up' with growing online, freelance workforce: lawmaker

PH tax rules need to 'catch up' with growing online, freelance workforce: lawmaker

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 14 05:43 PM

The Philippines should revisit the country's tax rules amid the rising number of freelance and online talents hired by companies overseas, a lawmaker said Monday. Read more »

Worker victories over gig economy giants

Worker victories over gig economy giants

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 09 11:34 AM

A growing number of countries are taking on gig economy giants like Uber, Bolt and Deliveroo by giving their workers -- who are routinely treated as freelancers -- full employment rights. Read more »

Earn More with These 4 Money-Making Skills

Earn More with These 4 Money-Making Skills

Moneymax.ph
Posted at Jul 12 07:53 AM

Learn a new skill and earn more during this pandemic. Alamin ang mga profitable at in-demand skills in this guide.    Read more »

Uber's UK driver benefits highlight broader gig-worker challenges

Uber's UK driver benefits highlight broader gig-worker challenges

Costas Pitas and Tina Bellon, Reuters
Posted at Mar 18 08:47 AM

Uber said drivers will be at least 15 percent better off, if they opt in to the pension plan under the new scheme. Read more »

EU seeks views on gig workers' rights ahead of new law by year end

EU seeks views on gig workers' rights ahead of new law by year end

Foo Yun Chee, Reuters
Posted at Feb 24 09:42 PM

The European Commission kicked off a public consultation on Wednesday to determine whether to propose a law that would give gig economy workers greater rights as contractors or employees or by being allowed to bargain as a group. Read more »

Uber drivers entitled to worker rights, top UK court rules in blow to business model

Uber drivers entitled to worker rights, top UK court rules in blow to business model

Costas Pitas, Reuters
Posted at Feb 19 10:33 PM

LONDON - A group of Uber drivers are entitled to worker rights such as the minimum wage, Britain's Supreme Court ruled on Friday in a blow to the ride-hailing service that has ramifications for millions of others in the gig economy. Read more »

FOCUS: Gig economy workers say they can no longer survive

FOCUS: Gig economy workers say they can no longer survive

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 16 03:04 PM

Whether in Paris, Kuala Lumpur or California, gig economy workers fear they can no longer survive on meager earnings from jobs that leave them increasingly vulnerable. Read more »

Angara seeks to equip Filipinos for post-pandemic digital jobs

Angara seeks to equip Filipinos for post-pandemic digital jobs

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 11:35 AM

Sen Sonny Angara has filed a bill seeking training for Filipinos to equip them for the wave of digital freelance jobs, demand for which is expected to increase because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

Coronavirus exposes Uber, Lyft drivers' lack of safety net

Coronavirus exposes Uber, Lyft drivers' lack of safety net

Tina Bellon and Nivedita Balu, Reuters
Posted at Mar 25 09:41 PM

As the coronavirus brings large parts of the country to a halt, drivers and companies are facing the downside of an ambiguous contractor model.  Read more »

Millennials rule freelancing as pay, satisfaction levels improve: study

Millennials rule freelancing as pay, satisfaction levels improve: study

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 20 04:54 PM

Close to 70 percent of freelancers are under the age of 35 while 21 percent are under 21, according to Payoneer’s Freelancer Income Report which surveyed 7,000 individuals in 150 countries. Read more »

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