The Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD) commemorated Workers' Memorial Day last April 28, 2009 by sharing the latest research during a forum held at the Asian Social Institute in Malate, Manila. The research tackled the occupational health and safety (ohs) issues of workers and community members in and around the Dole Philippines Incorporated fruit plantation.  read full article »

The Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD) have launched the Hapilan Day Care Center last March 21, 2009 in Barangay 105, Vitas, Tondo, Manila. The activity was attended by the children enrolled at the center, parents, officers and members from the Samahan ng Namumulasi (Association of scavengers), officials from Barangay 105 and from IOHSAD .  read full article »

Happy New Year to all!

This year 2009 will be a trying time for all of us, especially the working-class. The global recession will be felt in full this year and the weight will be shouldered mostly by the workers and the poor. Employers, in their effort to bring down cost of production, will further cut corners and the first thing to go will be those that belong to the workers.  read full article »

The Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD) in cooperation with Community Response through Enlightened Social Transformation (CREST) celebrated a Christmas party with Kids from Tondo, Manila last December 20, 2008. The party was held inside the San Agustin Seminary in Intramuros Manila. More than 100 kids enjoyed the games, prizes and food prepared for them.  read full article »