The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reminded its personnel on Tuesday, Dec. 30, to strictly observe firearm safety and discipline as the New Year celebration approaches. The AFP said there is no directive requiring the taping of firearms of military personnel this holiday season. “All...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recovered more than ₱2.45 billion in wages and benefits for over 835,000 workers in 2025 through its expanded advisory-led inspection program nationwide. Under the Labor Inspection Program, DOLE inspected 33,007 establishments covering about 3.7...
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro on Monday, Dec. 15, directed the Office of Public Safety and Security (OPSS) to strictly enforce security and traffic measures in anticipation of the influx of people to malls and other places of convergence in the city this Christmas season. “Inatasan natin ang...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will immediately address pedestrian infrastructure along EDSA to make commuting safer for all. DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the initiative, directed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., aims to make...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has warned the fireworks industry that unsafe practices in production and handling will not be tolerated and urged strict compliance with safety rules amid the year-end surge in activity. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the agency is...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has directed all establishments to strengthen their disaster-readiness systems and labor protection measures as disruptive events increasingly threaten worker safety. In Labor Advisory No. 15, Series of 2025, signed by DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E....
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is intensifying labor inspections this December to safeguard workers and ensure compliance in establishments with increased holiday activity. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the inspections will focus on complaints, post-disaster safety checks,...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III has raised serious concern over the increasing number of road accidents nationwide—particularly those involving motorcycle riders—as he proposed an additional ₱100 million for the implementation of the Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023–2028...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday, Nov. 22, that it has intensified inspections and safety monitoring in beach resorts and other tourist areas nationwide as the Christmas season approaches. Rear Admiral Genito Basilio, commander of the PCG Maritime Safety Services Command (MSSC),...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has launched a probe into allegations that 98 business process outsourcing (BPO) companies forced their employees to report to work despite life-threatening conditions during Super Typhoon “Uwan.” The move followed a formal complaint by the BPO...
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma on Tuesday, Nov. 11, urged labor inspectors to elevate their performance in enforcing labor laws and ensuring workplaces remain safe and respectful for all Filipino workers. Laguesma said inspectors must commit to continuous...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) are leading preparedness efforts to ensure maritime safety as typhoon “Uwan” is expected to affect the country this weekend. This, as Department of Transportation (DOTr) Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez instructed the PCG...
