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DOLE reminds employers of wage rules for April holidays
March 26, 2025 6:39 am
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reminded private sector employers to comply with wage payment rules for the four regular holidays and one special non-working day in April to ensure proper compensation for workers.
DOLE taps Japan’s digital system to enhance job facilitation
March 26, 2025 4:15 am
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to enhance job facilitation in the country by adopting digital innovations from Japan’s AI-powered “Hello Work” system, following a high-level study mission in Tokyo.
DOLE: Pay hike for Bicol workers, ‘kasambahay’ to take effect April 5
March 25, 2025 7:57 am
Minimum wage earners and domestic workers in Region V will receive higher pay starting April 5 following the approval of a wage increase by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced.
VAT refund law to boost Philippine tourism as shopping hub for foreign tourists—DOT
March 25, 2025 2:48 am
The implementation of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund for Non-Resident Tourists Law is expected to attract more foreign visitors and position the Philippines as a premier shopping destination in Asia, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.
DOT allots P17.5 B for tourism education, affirms safety in top destinations
March 24, 2025 8:55 am
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has allocated around P17.5 billion to tourism education and training nationwide, the fund came from travel tax collections from 2015 to 2024.