1st Week

April 11, 2011, Monday

Office

Orientation Day at the FFW Office, Quirino

It was our first time to meet our boss Mr. Julius Cainglet. We just had the usual introduction and getting to know each other. Sir Julius Cainglet explain and talked about Federation of Free Workers.

April 12, 2011, Tuesday

Field; Occupation, Safety and Health Center, Quezon City

"Pya Salvanera was here" :)

Round table discussion on Youth Employment and Migration: Strategic Plan at the Occupation, Safety and Health Center, Quezon City (DOLE, NYC)

Meeting and evaluation of the event

It was our first task as interns of FFW. I am not really familiar with labor issues so I was not able to raise issues and concerns. But somehow, I was able to understand the strategic plan, especially that I am part of the youth. Because of this, my co-interns realized that we should organize a project of holding an employment preparation seminar to graduating students in our school so that they will be able to know their rights and privileges in preparation for future employment.

April 13, 2011, Wednesday

Office

Meeting with Sir Dan about the Certification Election of A & B Liner in Sta. Mesa on April 15, 2011, Friday

Layout of FFW Brochure, Editing of Labor of Standards Format, and Layout of Atty. Matula’s book: Labor of Relations

We accepted office works, since there was no scheduled fieldwork for this day. I was tasked to change the layout of FFW’s brochure and we also edited some parts of an unpublished book authored by Atty. Matula: Labor Relations. We converted complicated terms to simpler and more understandable so that all readers will be able to comprehend what’s written on the book.

April 14, 2011, Thursday

Field; L&B Suites, 6^th floor Kalayaan Ave. Cor. Don Pedro St. Makati City  & RCBC Yuchengco Tower, 19/F ILO Auditorium

Signing up for CLKSS website

Documentation and event engagement on Child Labor Knowledge Sharing System (CLKSS) Launching at L&B Suites, 6^th floor Kalayaan Ave. Cor. Don Pedro St. Makati City (Jeff Johnson, ILO)

I felt lucky for being part of the first batch of members of Child Labor Knowledge Sharing System (CLKKS). This is an online networking site that helps labor rights and children advocates track updates regarding child labor in the country so everyone who signed up will be able to read and share reports about the issue. One of the important features of CLKSS website is that it will be easier for the witnesses to report child labor incidents since it is just a click away.

Meeting our National President for the
first time.

Local President’s Meeting

FFW Headquarters

Quirino Avenue

 This was the first time I met the national president of FFW, Atty. Allan Montano. In local president’s meeting, the leaders are gathered together to talk and share each other’s concerns about the organization. For this day, the main agenda was the activities for the Labor Day. They all agreed to set a parade/motorcade along Manila, and hold a short event in Kalaw. It was also a great opportunity for us that we are tasked to layout the T-shirt design for the participants’ attire on Labor Day.

April 15, 2011, Friday

AB Liner Electoral Process

AB Liner Terminal, Sta. Mesa Manila

AB liner employees

 We have witnessed an electoral process for a union membership in AB Liner, a transportation company. In this process, they just have to vote for a ‘yes’ if they are in favor of having a union group, and no if you disagree with having such. Somehow, the election was peaceful yet the demarcation line between the employers and employees are visible. It was obvious who voted for union group since they became so aloof with their bosses as they were waiting for the results. In the end, the majority voted for “no”. 

2nd Week

April 18, 2011, Monday
Office
Update of messages for the souvenir program (Hon. Estrada, Ong and Belmonte)
Encoding of messages ( Pres. Aquino, Vice Pres. Binay, Hon. Enrile, Sec. Soliman, Director General Sovia, Chief Justice Renato) with picture and signature
First draft of t-shirt design for the Labor Day celebration
Summary and table of messages


April 19, 2011, Tuesday
Office
Update of advertisements for the souvenir program (KMPI)
Update of messages for the souvenir program (Hon. Estrada, Ong and Belmonte)
2nd draft of the t-shirt design for the Labor Day celebration
Encoding of message
Summary and table of messages


-- HOLY WEEK --

3rd Week

April 25, 2011, Monday

Office

Update Messages for Souvenir Program

April 26, 2011, Tuesday

Office & Field; 3^rd floor Conference room 3A, Occupation, Safety and Health Center, Quezon City

We attended a meeting to finalize things for the World Day for Safety. This included the final touches for the video presentations, lecturers, speakers, logistics and things needed for the Holy Mass.

April 27, 2011, Wednesday

1^st Labor and Employment Summit

SMX Conference Rm 3 & 4

We were glad to attend the first annual labor and employment summit in the Philippines. Through this, labor advocates and organizations can go hand in hand to raise issues and concerns regarding labor and employment. The most important part of the event was the presentation of the Philippine Development Plan in which they proposed a tripartite system (employer-employee-government partnership) in settling labor issues and concerns.

April 28, 2011, Thursday

Field; Auditorium, Occupation, Safety and Health Center, Quezon City

Celebration of the World Day Safety and Health

My commitment to a safe and disaster
free workplaces for employees.
(click to enlarge)

“Occupational Safety and Health Management System: A tool for continual development”

Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness

This was one of the most important events for every worker in the country for labor advocates, groups and the government gathered together to promote safe workplaces for laborers. The event started with a Holy Mass led by Fr. Gomez, followed by lectures regarding hazards, disasters and disaster preparedness. An informative video was presented to formally close the program and it was said that this video would be shown in each of the barangays to share information to the people. As part of the participants, I shared my commitment to a disaster free country which was posted on the wall.

April 29, 2011, Friday

Office

Report/Documentation of events,

Layout of Souvenir Program

4th Week

May 1, 2011, Sunday
Field; Plaza Salamanca General Kalaw and Taft Avenue, Manila
FFW: Labor Day Celebration
Assembly at FFW Head Quarters, Solidarity March, Solidarity Program: Reading of Manifesto, Inspirational Messages from TF1-9
Documentation

Me and my co-interns during the
parade

FFW members marching

Jobs Fair at Rizal Park

Interview: Atty. Jose Sonny G. Matula, FFW National Vice President & Jose Cayobit, FFW National Treasurer (FFW/Theme of Labor Day, Significance of Labor Day Celebration)

Lunch with FFW members
Job Fair 2011, Luneta
Despite the extreme heat of the sun, we joined the workers in their parade as they advocate for more job opportunities and decent work in the Philippines. It was fun and indeed a great experience for us as we also visited the job fair in Rizal Park as we saw a lot of Filipino inventors who created a lot of innovations. We just hope that those people’s talents will be discovered and given funds. They have a big potential to make the Philippines proud because of their world-class inventions.


May 2, 2011, Monday
Office
Briefing for the AVP Storyboard
Update Souvenir program


May 3, 2011, Tuesday
Office
Familiarized Adobe Page Maker interface for layouting
Edit Labor Day Video
Update Souvenir program


May 4, 2011, Wednesday
Office
Update of messages for the souvenir program (Hon. Estrada, Ong and Belmonte)
Update on advertisements for the souvenir program
Edit Labor Day Video


May 5, 2011, Thursday
Office
Theme: Mapanganib na paggawa, Bawal sa Bata!
Araw ng paglaya ng batang manggagawa sa mapanganib na paggawa
I was given the opportunity to make a layout of the poster for the World Day Against Child Labor on June 14.


May 6, 2011, Friday
Field: 2/F, Ramon Magsaysay Bldg. East Evenue, Diliman, Quezon City

SSS Administrators

Consultative meeting of SSS on their Proposed Program Enhancements
This was a day for FFW members to consult their concerns and issues regarding the SSS. As an observer, I had learned a lot of things especially when it comes to the benefits of SSS. But after the meeting, there is still a question hanged in my mind, it is whether the SSS is a benefit or just a contribution (since most of the members are still not receiving any benefit from SSS).

5th Week

M ay 9, 2011, Monday

FREE DAY

May 10, 2011, Tuesday

Office

Layout Souvenir Program

Layout Brochure

May 11, 2011, Wednesday

Office

Layout Souvenir Program

Layout Brochure

May 12, 2011, Thursday

Office

Draft Message of Roberto Tan, National Treasurer of the Philippines

Draft Letter of Plant visit/Exposure trip to labor union groups

May 13, 2011, Friday

Office

Edit Labor Day Video (theme)

6th Week

May 16, 2011, Monday
Visayan Forum Tuazon Cubao
Kasambay Day Meeting
     We attended a meeting for the coming “Araw ng Kasambahay” on May 29. Aside from that, the Kasambahay Bill was also discussed and given explanations. It was good to hear that the rights of our dear “kasambahay’s” are now written and approved. Thanks to the advocates who fought for their rights and benefits.


May 17, 2011, Tuesday
FFW Office
      Meeting and update for souvenir program and events


May 18, 2011, Wednesday
Field; 3/F ECC Building, 355 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City & 2/F or 6/F (Labor Communication Office) Department of Labor and Employment Muralla St. cor. Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Manila 
      Gathered Digital Photos & videos of events where FFW members/trade union members attended/participated (job live 2010, breakfast at Malacanang, Dole Anniversary Summit)
Research some insights in the Migration, Information and Resource Center


May 19, 2011, Thursday
FFW Office
      Edit World Day against Child Labor Logo
      Finalize four games for the Trade Unionism Training on May 21, 2011
      Video Shoot Atty. Allan Montano for National Convention AVP
      Edit Souvenir Program
      Create & Edit Module about Mainstreaming Gender in workplace for the Trade Unionism Training on May 21, 2011


May 20, 2011, Friday
FFW Office
Edit Presentation for Gender Mainstreaming
Create Presentation for Grievance Handling
Finalization of 12 Questions for the Trade Unionism Training
Get PSA/Commercials on Labor Unionism for the Trade Unionism Training


May 21, 2011 Saturday 
Field; Cainta, Glaxosmith Klein

Me and my co-interns as we delivered
the Gender Mainstreaming in
Workplaces to the Glaxosmith Klein
employees.

Basic Course on the Trade Union Social Movement Sandigan ng Kawaning Pilipino sa GSK-FFW
I was one of the junior facilitators of Mr. Cainglet as he conducted a basic seminar for new union members of Glaxosmith Kleine, a drug company in the country. There were basic courses and topics discussed such as the grievance handling, collective bargaining agreement and the labor issues in the Philippines. As part of the facilitators, we discussed the gender mainstreaming in workplaces. Because of concepts and topics we learned in Women’s Studies, we were able to explain the topic thoroughly and it was glad to know that our trainees were able to understand the topic. Aside from that, we also prepared games to establish teamwork and bonding with the group.

7th Week

May 23, 2011, Monday

10:00am-2:30pm

Office

Conceptualize AVP for National Convention, Cover page for Souvenir Program

Draft AVP Flow

May 24, 2011, Tuesday

FFW Office

Edited AVP for National Convention

Made the layout for Souvenir Program

Edited Front Cover

Scan & Copy old FFW pictures

Update Messages for the Souvenir Program

May 25, 2011, Wednesday

FFW Office

Local Presidents Meeting

Shoot for AVP fill ins/talking heads

interview President Allan for the AVP

May 26, 2011, Thursday

(Enrollment Day)

May 27, 2011, Friday

10:40am-5:00pm

FFW Office

Made the Layout for World Day against Child Labor Poster

Meeting for Leadership training

Final Week

May 30-31, 2011, Monday-Tuesday (Overnight)

Field; St Therese Retreat House, Tagaytay

Philippine Daily Inquirer Employees Union Leadership Training

Mr. Julius Cainglet as he discussed
the current state of labor in the
country.

Just like what we have done in Cainta, we also became the junior facilitators of this training, as we prepared strategy games and deliver gender mainstreaming module for the union group of PDI. It was a great opportunity for us to mingle with a lot of workers from the print journalism industry. We did not have a hard time earning their attention since they are all media practitioners, and I believe media practitioners are good listeners. Aside from preparing games and modules, we also conceptualized a “mock TV program” in a talkshow format to discuss the present situation of labor issues in the Philippines. This was to ensure that all of them will not get bored and to maintain their interest in the talk. We prepared the OBB and CBB, so as with the PSA and TV Commercials to be shown on the LCD Projector. The two-day training gave us a great experience that served as our last two days of internship in FFW. A great experience that will never be forgotten.

June 9, 2011

FFW Office

Executive Board meeting

Submission of AVP Drafts for the National Convention

June 13, 2011

FFW Office

Submission of final AVP (the material is found in the WORKS Section)