Job seekers can apply for 7,092 local and overseas positions at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 92nd anniversary job fair on Dec. 1 at the Pasay City Astrodome. The DOLE said the event, held in partnership with the Pasay City Government, aims to connect Metro Manila workers with...
Nearly 3,000 Filipino workers received over P756 million in compensation from companies found liable for labor violations in the third quarter of 2025, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Wednesday, Nov. 26. The department’s attached agency, the National Labor Relations Commission...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) assisted a total of 445,543 Filipinos with livelihood support and emergency work opportunities under the Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (DILEEP) in the third quarter of this year. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the...
More than 42,000 concerns from Filipino workers on workplace conditions and employment-related welfare were addressed through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Hotline 1349 in the third quarter of this year. DOLE said the surge in inquiries—from pay disputes to benefits and workplace...
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 Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) assisted in September this year 191 individuals as part of its efforts to provide free legal support for workers and employers facing labor-related concerns. In a statement, DOLE said its Public Assistance and Complaints Unit (PACU) intensified...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is pushing for the the elimination of child labor in the country’s fishing and aquaculture sectors by 2028 as part of its drive to uphold labor standards and strengthen social protection in the industry. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the...
Employees in the private sector who will work on the observance of the Eve of All Saints’ Day on Friday, Oct. 31, All Saints’ Day on Saturday, Nov. 1, and Bonifacio Day on Sunday, Nov. 30, are entitled to additional pay, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced. DOLE Secretary...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, Oct. 22, expressed concern over the P6-billion reduction in the allocation for the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program. During the Senate hearing on the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) proposed 2026...
Starting Nov. 5, the daily take-home pay of workers and domestic helpers in Region II will increase following the approval of new wage orders by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced. In a statement, DOLE said the...
Sen. Raffy Tulfo recently conducted a random inspection at the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) Main Office in Quezon City, where he spoke with victims of unfair labor practices by some companies. Tulfo made the surprise visit on Monday, Oct. 13, as the new chairperson of the Senate...
