Senator Joel Villanueva said he is raring to hear from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s his plans for the country’s vast workers in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA). Villanueva said he wants to hear from the President in particular his plans for workers—from job...
The number of unemployed Filipinos climbed in May as there were not enough jobs for the growing working-age population entering the labor market, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed on Thursday, July 7. Based on the PSA’s May 2022 Labor Force Survey, the country’s...
Returning Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada has vowed to continue to fight for “what is closest” to his heart and that is to resolve the plight of Filipino workers here and abroad. Senator-elect Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada takes his oath of office on Tuesday, January 28, 2022 before Supreme Court...
House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Joey Salceda told incoming Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan Ople and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma to lift the deployment ban on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). (Photo from Joey Salceda's Facebook)...
TECH4GOOD Monchito Ibrahim Outsourcing has become a strategic tool for companies today. Whether they are looking for an easy way to scale their business for the future or looking at going global or even just positioning themselves to be more competitive and efficient, they all look to outsourcing...
TUGUEGARAO CITY -- Good news for Cagayan State University (CSU) students here! Photo via Liezle Inigo The SM Supermalls signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with CSU on June 20, 2022 at SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown to help 5000 students through internship programs, recruitment, and job...
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Sec. Silvestre Bello III will end his term by the end of this month but he expressed confidence Friday, June 10, that he will be leaving with a far better” labor market condition. DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III (Photo courtesy of DOLE Secretary...
Around 320 students and out-of-school youth (OSY) started working in different departments of the Pasig City Hall on Monday, April 25, as part of the second batch of beneficiaries under the Special Program of the Employment of Students (SPES). Photo courtesy of the Pasig PIO SPES is a youth-aimed...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Monday, April 4, that it has mandated employers to provide double pay for workers who will render services on the declared regular holidays this month. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said that workers who will report to work on regular...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Wednesday, March 30, that it has partnered with the Ontario government to provide more job opportunities for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III signed the Joint Communique with Ontario Labor Minister Monte...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Wednesday, March 30, that it is set to offer a 10-day job for thousands of individuals affected by the Taal Volcano’s eruption as a form of government assistance. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said that Taal victims will earn P4,000 for...
Senator Sonny Angara on Sunday urged all Filipino and out-of-school youths to explore the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) and the JobStart program if they are having problems finding employment or completing their education. Angara, author of Republic Act 10917 or the Expanded...
