Participants and collaborators of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) gather on the first day of JobStreet Career Con 2025 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay on January 28, 2025, for job fairs and career development discussions. (Photo: DOLE) The Department of Labor and Employment...
The Philippines, which has been clutching on Uncle Sam’s wallet for a lifeline, now stares down a 90-day funding freeze on President Trump’s order - proof that like a long-time lover, even foreign aid can ghost you without warning! Just how deep are these pockets? According to the foreign...
Philippine companies are increasing salaries to respond to a competitive talent market, according to global professional services firm Mercer. In its Total Remuneration Survey conducted this year, Mercer said the average employee salary in the country is set to increase by 5.5 percent in 2025,...
President Marcos has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 72 which adopts an integrated and harmonized process for formulation, approval, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring of master plans for the infrastructure sector. (MB file photo) In his EO, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on...
To help students resume their studies as quickly as possible following disruptions caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, the Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Sonny Angara, has mobilized rapid response efforts in affected areas. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement...
Accountant positions have emerged as the leading job openings nationwide, with over 36,000 vacancies available for qualified applicants, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Friday, Oct. 18. Citing data from the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE), DOLE reported a total of 36,018...
A Filipino seafarer taking his oath. (File photo) The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) sought the help of lawmakers to create more legislations that would help fast-track the development of the country’s maritime industry. Luisito Delos Santos, director for Planning and Policy Service of...
TUPAD workers (Courtesy of DOLE) In a significant boost to the Philippine workforce, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has provided financial aid and temporary job opportunities to 1,062,499 informal sector workers through its Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to implement a learning recovery initiative focused on literacy and numeracy, according to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2). (DepEd / file photo) In a statement, EDCOM 2 noted that on August 29, the House Committee on Basic...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) should step up efforts in boosting the job readiness of senior high school (SHS) graduates, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said. Gatchalian made the call as he received the Special Kabalikat Award from the agency, during its...
(MANILA BULLETIN) House Speaker Martin Romualdez is batting for the urgent update and implementation of the flood management masterplan for Metro Manila in the wake of massive flooding caused by Typhoon "Carina"-enhanced “habagat” or...
A three-year technical cooperation project is underway to improve fixed-route service for public utility vehicles (PUVs) in Metro Manila, such as buses, jeepneys, and Utility Van Express services. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) signed...
