January 2012
4 posts
On Eton tragedy’s first anniversary: Group...
On Eton tragedy’s first anniversary: Group expresses dismay over Aquino’s indifference to construction deaths
Families and supporters of Eton Residences construction workers, who died in a gondola plunge last year, trooped to the accident site in Makati City today to call for justice on the first anniversary of the tragedy and to pin down Eton and its contractors for their liability over...
ILO report on vulnerable jobs proof of gov’t...
Press release of the Ecumenical Institute for Labor Education and Research (EILER)
The International Labor Organization’s (ILO) recent report on the prevalence of vulnerable employment in the Philippines last year is a clear proof of the Aquino administration’s failure to draw lessons from the January 27, 2011 Eton tragedy, a labor think-tank said on Thursday.
Ecumenical Institute Institute for...
ETON Tragedy: 1 year after
Press release of the Institute for Occupational Health, Safety and Development (IOHSAD) January 26, 2012
Families of victims of ETON Residences Tragedy continue search for Justice; re-files criminal case today versus billionaire Lucio Tan
On the eve of the 1st year of the gruesome ETON Residences Tragedy, survivors and families of the victims continue to search for justice by filing another...
On Eton tragedy's first anniv: Call for netizen...
On Jan. 27, 2011, a gondola carrying 11 construction workers crashed from the 28th floor of Eton Residences condominium in Makati City. Ten workers died, while another one was seriously injured. Investigation showed numerous violations of core labor standards by Eton Properties Philippines Inc. (EPPI), the property developer of the condo, and its various subcontractors. It was found out that...
June 2011
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Constructing the reality of labor from the Eton...
Note: The following article was written by Jeannette Niña Nuguid Claveria, a senior political science student at the University of the Philippines - Manila. She worked as an intern at the Ecumenical Institute for Labor Education and Research (EILER), one of the active organizations calling for justice over the Eton construction tragedy.
Many Filipinos looked up to 2011 as the year that will bring...
May 2011
1 post
DOJ Secretary's support on the Eton tragedy case...
After Malacanang gave its approval to the outsourcing plans of the Lucio Tan-owned Philippine Airlines, the Justice for Eton 11 Network is not hopeful that for the Eton tragedy case, Pres. Aquino would support the families call for justice for the death of 10 construction workers and put his top contributor in the past election, Lucio Tan liable for the death. The family just sent a letter to DOJ...
April 2011
3 posts
Eton workers’ kin join Labor Day actions
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1 MAY 2011
Eton workers’ kin join Labor Day actions
Families of Eton Residences workers who died in a construction tragedy last January joined the outpouring of outrage into the streets this Labor Day as workers across the country calls for substantial wage hike and the removal of Value Added Tax on oil.
“We understand the sentiments of other workers seeking for wage hike. Our...
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Three months after Eton tragedy: Victims’ kin...
Families of the victims of the January 27, 2011 Eton Residences Tragedy once again trooped today to the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) to attend the second hearing on the case they filed last March 25, 2011 against Eton Properties Philippines, Inc. and all its subcontractors “for unfair labor practice specifically the non-payment of minimum wages, unsafe working conditions,...
Eton workers’ kin troop to NLRC on first hearing...
‘SSS offices pointing fingers over slain Eton workers’ benefits’
Families of construction workers who died in a tragic gondola plunge in Eton Residences in Makati more than two months ago trooped today to the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) in Quezon City for the preliminary hearing of the case which they filed against Eton Properties and its subcontractors.
Among those charged are...
March 2011
12 posts
Eton contractors fined P5M for not paying right... →
Posted March 23, 2011
The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has slapped a P5 million fine to the contractors and subcontractors of the Eton Residences project in Makati City for their failure to pay the right wages to their construction workers.
40 Days After Deaths of Eton Workers, Families... →
Posted March 10, 2011
Three-year old John Kirby said he knows what happened to his father . “Nahulog po siya,” he answered slightly lisping. Then he pointed to a building under construction. “Dyan siya nalaglag.”
Ika-40 araw ng kamatayan ng mga manggagawa ng... →
Posted March 10, 2011
Muling binalikan ng kaanak ng mga manggagawa ng Eton ang gusaling kinamatayan ng mga ito sa Greenbelt, Makati City. Labing-isang kandila ang kanilang itinirik sa harapan ng hindi pa tapos na gusaling pag-aari ng Eton Properties ni Lucio Tan. Hanap ng kaanak ang kapayapaan ng mga kaluluwa ng sampung namatay at isang sugatan sa trahedya.
Michael's birthday
On March 11, 2011, Michael Tatlonghari would have turned 22. His family, along with the families of the other victims of the Eton Tragedy and supporters, will celebrate his birthday at Sto. Rosario Cemetery in Cogeo Rizal where his remains lie.
They need our support.
We are inviting you to come and join us and extend your greetings and support to the Tatlonghari family by posting your messages...
On the 30th day of the Eton Tragedy →
Posted March 6, 2011
Last Monday, February 28, 2011, marked a month after the tragedy which took the lives of ten workers of the Eton Residences work site in Makati City. Joel Avecilla, William Bañez, Benbon Cristobal, Jeffrey Diocado, Jaykie Legada, Kevin Mabunga, Celso Mabuting, Tisoy Perez, Vicente Piñion and Michael Tatlonghari died after their gondola dropped from the 32nd floor. Only Ruel...
Justice sought for Eton tragedy victims →
Posted March 8, 2011
Families of workers who died when a gondola crashed at the Eton Residences condominium project in Makati City last January 27 are calling for a thorough investigation into the tragedy and their indemnification.
40th day of Eton deaths marked →
Posted March 7, 2011
A MASS and a candle-lighting ceremony will mark the end of 40 days of mourning today for the 10 construction workers who died in an accident at Makati’s Eton Tower Residences last Jan. 27.
Makati to remember Eton Tower accident →
Posted March 7, 2011
A MASS and candle-lighting ceremony will mark Monday the 40th day of mourning for 10 construction workers who fell to their death after an electric gondola owned by Makati’s Eton Tower Residences collapsed.
Eton
Eton
(para sa 40th day ngayong Marso 7, 2011 ng sampung (10) manggagawang namatay sa Eton Tragedy noong Enero 27, 2011)
Para sa kanila, ang araw na iyon,
Enero 27, 2011 ay isang aksidente lamang;
Isang buhol na napigtas sa karaniwang
pagbabanat ng araw.
Napatid ang gondola at bumulusok tayo
sa sanga-sanga ng iskapolding
na gulugod ng itinatayo nating lunsod.
Joel Avecilla,
Michael...
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A call for justice, accountability and...
On 40th Day of Mourning
A call for justice, accountability and indemnification over the Eton construction tragedy
The Justice for Eton 11 Network, a loose network of victim’s families, non-government organizations (NGOs) and religious groups, demands swift justice and accountability over the construction tragedy last Jan. 27 in Eton Residences that killed 10 workers and seriously injured another...
Hustisya, hangad pa rin ng kaanak ng 11... →
Panganay sa limang magkakapatid si Kevin Mabunga, 17 anyos. Tubong Buenavista, Marinduque ang kanyang pamilya. Hindi regular ang kita ng kanyang ama na isang magkokopra. Bilang tulong sa kanilang pamilya, tumatanggap ng labahin ang kanyang ina. Subalit hikahos pa rin ang kanilang kabuhayan.
Who will be liable for 10 construction workers’... →
Posted January 27, 2011
Billed as “a luxury oasis in the heart of Makati”, Lucio Tan’s Eton Residences has suddenly become a death building as 10 construction workers fell to their deaths today.
February 2011
33 posts
40th day of Mourning Mass
Please join us on March 7, 2011 at 9 a.m. at the Sto. Nino de Praga Parish in Cogeo, Antipolo as the families, friends and supporters of the victims of the Eton Tragedy conduct their 40th day of Mourning mass. Everyone is invited.
URGENT APPEAL: Blatant disrespect of labor...
URGENT APPEAL: Blatant disrespect of labor standards on occupational health and safety brings death to 10 construction workers
Dear friends,
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR), Ecumenical Institute for Labor Education and Research (EILER), and Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD) write to gather support in our call justice for the death...
Mayor Binay, nangakong sasagutin ang pampa-ospital... →
Posted January 27, 2011
Mga sangkot sa Eton Tragedy, kakasuhan na →
Posted February 3, 2011
KASONG reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide ang kakaharapin ng mga responsable sa nangyaring Eton Tragedy sa Makati City, kung saan sampung construction workers ang namatay.
Employer of minor who died at Eton tragedy may... →
Posted February 4, 2011
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) yesterday said the employer of 17-year old Kevin Mabunga, one of the 10 construction workers who died at the tragic accident which occurred at Eton Greenbelt Residences in Makati City last week, could be held liable if found violating the law on the elimination of the worst forms of child labor, otherwise known as RA 9231.
Probe on Eton tragedy to end Wednesday →
Posted January 31, 2011
THE Department of Labor and Employment gave its task force until Wednesday to complete its investigations on last week’s accident at the Eton Residences in Makati City.
‘Ngusuan’ sa Eton residences tragedy, tutuldukan... →
Posted January 30, 2011
TUTULDUKAN na ng Senado ang pagtuturuan ng iba’t ibang ahensiya ng pamahalaan na may tungkulin sa pagpapatupad ng occupational and health safety sa pagawaan tulad nang pagkamatay ng 10 obrero sa Eton Residences kamakailan sa Makati.
DOLE readies livelihood, other assistance for... →
Posted February 1, 2011
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday said the families of the 10 construction workers who perished at the Eton Residences Greenbelt tragedy in Makati City last Thursday will be provided a package of assistance, such as livelihood and scholarships for the victims’ children to help them recover from the tragic loss of their...
Suspension on Eton construction stays →
Posted February 4, 2011
THE construction of the Eton Properties Philippines Inc. is still suspended after the firm failed to submit all the health and safety requirements in Friday’s hearing on the incident which killed 10 construction workers.
Lucio Tan, pinakakasuhan sa Eton Residences... →
Posted January 28, 2011
Nanawagan kahapon si Senate President Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada sa awtoridad partikular sa Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) na magsagawa ng kumpletong imbestigasyon sa insidente at matukoy ang pananagutan ni Lucio Tan, may-ari ng Eton Residences sa pagbibigay ng pangkaligtasan sa kanilang manggagawa.
Imbestigasyon sa Eton tragedy sa Makati, tatapusin... →
Posted February 2, 2011
Tatapusin na ngayong araw ng Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) ang imbestigasyon nito kaunay sa nangyaring Eton tragedy sa lungsod ng Makati na ikinasawi ng 10 mga construction workers.
HR 00944: A Resolution To Conduct An Inquiry on... →
Posted February 14, 2011
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY IN AID OF LEGISLATION ON THE TRAGIC DEATH OF WORKERS WHO FELL OFF A BUILDING IN MAKATI CITY AS WELL AS THE ALLEGED SAFETY AND LABOR STANDARDS VIOLATIONS COMMITTED BY ETON PROPERTIES PHILIPPINES, INC. AND ITS PROJECT CONTRACTORS
Eton, contractors pass blame over death of 10... →
Posted at 01/28/2011 7:51 PM
Eton Properties Philippines Inc. and its contractors on Friday traded blame for the death of 10 construction workers in the firm’s residential condominium project in Makati City.
Makati: No permit for 8 gandolas at Eton site →
Posted February 2, 2011
The local government on Wednesday said that the sub-contractor for the Eton condominium project installed eight (8) gondolas without securing a permit from the Engineering Department.
DOLE readies plan vs repeat of construction... →
Posted 02/05/2011 | 11:23 AM
Following the death of 10 construction workers in an accident in Makati City last month, a task force has started preparing action plans to make employers more liable for violations of occupational health and safety standards.
Widowed by the Eton accident →
Young sweethearts Lorraine and Benbon Cristobal were thinking of having a second child four years after the birth of their first. They dreamed of building a bigger family, optimistic that they would be able to survive despite meager wages and rising prices.
Contractor in Eton QC construction collapse to... →
The contractor responsible for the collapse of the Eton Centris construction ramp last week in Quezon City will face charges, a Radyo Inquirer report said Monday.
Joel Avecilla, 25 years, 7 months and 6 days →
The 3 wheeled vehicle we were in almost failed us, as it coughed through its muffler and its chains nervously rattled, trying to inch up the hill where the chapel was located. This night we wanted to visit the wake of two more victims of the Eton Residence tragedy in Makati last January 27, 2011. On that day, 11 workers plummeted from the 32nd floor of the construction site owned by Lucio Tan,...
“Should informal workers get compensated for work-related illnesses, accidents...”
– Compensation coverage should include Informal workers
Investigation on Eton tragedy continues →
THE gondolas installed in the construction of the 39-storey Eton Towers, where 10 workers fell to their death last week, were put up without the proper permits, the Makati City Engineer’s Office said Tuesday.
Isa pang Eton construction site dumanas ng... →
Mahigpit ang seguridad at pinagbawalang kumuha ng video ang media sa gumuhong bahagi ng gusali ng Eton Centris sa Quezon City kaninang umaga.
Aksidente, nangyari din sa iba pang gusali ng Eton... →
Aminado ang pamunuan ng Eton Properties na ito na ang nakayanig nang husto sa kanilang kumpanya bilang mga real estate developer. Sampu ang patay at isa ang kritikal na nasaktan.
Work Safety Group Urges Probe of Lucio Tan Firm... →
“More workers die from work-related accidents and disease than from war.”
Urgent Justice for Eton Workers Sought (PR) →
Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) urged the Makati local government and the Department of Labor to act swiftly on bringing justice to the victims of the Eton accident, especially now that the investigation is more inclined to hold Eton contractor, liable.
Deadly Eton Accident Opens Can of Worms About... →
The 10 who fell to their death at Lucio Tan’s construction site were contractual workers. Subcontracting and labor-only contracting are a common practice in the construction industry, where workers are thoroughly exploited.
Ramp in building under construction caves in; no... →
A PORTION of the second floor of a building under construction inside the Eton Centris complex along Edsa in Quezon City was cut into two when a steel beam support caved in.
Labor NGO scores Eton for second construction... →
A labor advocacy group criticized Eton Properties, Inc. over another work accident in one of its construction projects in Quezon City this morning, saying “the Lucio Tan-owned developer and its hired contractors continue their penny-pinching at the expense of workers’ safety.”
Eton deaths highlight need to end subcontracting... →
The recent death of at least 10 workers in the Eton Residences construction site in Makati City should prompt the labor department to review and terminate existing subcontracting chains particularly in the construction sector, a labor NGO said today.