Gov’t urged: Pass Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers

MANILA, Philippines — Barangay health workers (BHWs) on Wednesday urged the government to prioritize the passage of a law that would institutionalize their long-standing calls for fair compensation, benefits and legal protection.

In a statement, the National Confederation of Barangay Health Workers of the Philippines and the UNI Global Union–Philippine Liaison Council (UNI-PLC) said they ...