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Mid-year review prompts DOLE to recalibrate labor policies

Published Jul 4, 2025 03:50 pm

At A Glance

  • The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) conducted its Mid-Year Performance Assessment and Re-Planning Exercise from June 30 to July 1, 2025, in Quezon City.
  • The review focused on recalibrating labor and skills development programs to align with national priorities.
  • Key agencies under the Employment and Human Resource Development Cluster (EHRDC) joined the two-day assessment.
  • Highlighted programs included GIP, SPES, JobStart Philippines, TVET, and regulatory reforms by the PRC.
  • DOLE also highlighted the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Act, artificial intelligence (AI) integration, and green jobs advocacy.
Officials from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and member-agencies of the Employment and Human Resource Development Cluster (EHRDC) attend the Mid-Year Performance Assessment and Re-Planning Exercise held from June 30 to July 1, 2025, at the Occupational Safety and Health Center in Quezon City to recalibrate labor policies and align programs with national development priorities. (Photo: DOLE)
Officials from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and member-agencies of the Employment and Human Resource Development Cluster (EHRDC) attend the Mid-Year Performance Assessment and Re-Planning Exercise held from June 30 to July 1, 2025, at the Occupational Safety and Health Center in Quezon City to recalibrate labor policies and align programs with national development priorities. (Photo: DOLE)
Labor and skills development programs are being recalibrated to align with workforce demands and national priorities following a two-day performance assessment led by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Quezon City.
DOLE Undersecretary Carmela I. Torres urged agencies under the Employment and Human Resource Development Cluster (EHRDC) to enhance program delivery and address evolving labor market conditions.
Held from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1 at the Occupational Safety and Health Center, the Mid-Year Performance Assessment and Re-Planning Exercise brought together the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE), Information and Publication Service (IPS), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to review accomplishments and implementation gaps for the rest of the year.
Key programs evaluated included the Government Internship Program (GIP), Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), JobStart Philippines, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and PRC’s regulatory board assessment.
BLE Director Patrick P. Patriwirawan Jr. presented updates on the integration of artificial intelligence in labor planning, the Global Accelerator project, and the implementation of the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Act.
The department also highlighted its green jobs advocacy, with the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) presenting ongoing research supporting inclusive and sustainable employment.
Planning and budget officials reported on performance metrics to guide data-driven adjustments in program implementation.
The review concluded with a renewed commitment to inter-agency collaboration, improved public service delivery, and the continued alignment of labor initiatives with the country’s development goals.

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