Malacañang bared that the Department of Health (DOH) is studying the provision of free pay wards or shared rooms in DOH-run hospitals for direct contributors of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). "Libreng pay wards or shared room sa mga ospital ng Depart of Health (DOH),...
The Department of Education (DepEd) faces renewed calls from the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines to champion a P50,000 entry-level salary for public school teachers, following its recent engagement with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on educators’ financial concerns. In a...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Wednesday, February 4 said he will ask Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to consider not getting his salary as a senator until he reports for work. Since he has not yet been visible in the Senate, Sotto said he will suggest this to the senator who is...
Malacañang said President Marcos was surprised by his son House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos ' proposal to impose a "no work, no pay" rule for lawmakers. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said it seems that the President and his...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers that delaying workers’ final pay and Certificates of Employment (COE) is illegal, following a rise in nationwide complaints last year. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said employers who fail to comply “may face complaints and...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded private companies to submit their 13th month pay compliance report by Jan. 15 to ensure workers receive their rightful benefits. DOLE said timely submission promotes transparency and strengthens the enforcement of labor laws protecting...
DAVAO CITY — The Davao City Council approved on Tuesday, Dec. 23, the supplemental budget that provides gratuity pay and service recognition incentives to city government employees on third and final reading. The 21st City Council approved Supplemental Budget No. 3 that allocated P187.324 million...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Saturday, December 20, that it has begun releasing year-end incentives for approximately one million employees nationwide, following the directive of President Marcos. The release covers teachers, non-teaching personnel, and contract-based workers....
President Marcos has approved two year-end incentives aimed at recognizing the service of government workers, authorizing a Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) of up to P20,000 for qualified personnel and a one-time gratuity pay of up to P7,000 for Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO)...
Teachers’ groups have renewed their call for a substantial salary increase for public school educators and civilian government employees following President Marcos’ approval of a 15 percent base pay increase for military and uniformed personnel (MUP). The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), in...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Friday, Dec. 5, dismissed allegations that President Marcos Jr.’s recent directive to increase the base pay for military and uniformed personnel (MUP) could be perceived as a “bribe” amid destabilization rumors against his administration. DND...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded private sector employers on Friday, Nov. 28, to strictly observe wage regulations this December to ensure workers receive proper compensation during the holiday season. DOLE’s advisory outlines Dec. 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception;...
