Senator Rafael ‘’Raffy’’ T. Tulfo has filed a Senate resolution seeking to review existing policies on the minimum wage increases to improve the standard of living and quality of life of workers, particularly those in the lower income bracket. In filing SR 476, Tulfo stressed that while...
On the heels of the disappointing news that the inflation rate had risen even higher to 8.7 percent in January – beyond the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ forecast range of 7.5 to 8.3 percent, and the government’s target range of two to four percent – there was a vital piece of good news on...
The Pasig City local government will open on Monday, Feb. 13, the application for the Katuwang sa Agarang Hanapbuhay Program (KAAGAPAY), an alternative employment initiative led by the Public Employment Service Office (PESO). Described as a “community-based package assistance,” the KAAGAPAY...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union -- Seven local government units (LGUs) of Region 1 have created the Barangay Employment Services Offices (BESO) to help facilitate information on job opportunities at the barangay level. In a report from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Region 1, the...
In a bid to boost the economy and help improve the citizens' way of living, the Pasig City local government urged Pasigueños to avail of the livelihood classes and seminars being offered by the Pasig City Livelihood Office. In its Facebook post, the city government listed the different...
The city government of Manila and the Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) forged on Tuesday, Jan. 31, a new partnership opening more employment opportunities to the city's senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). In a set of photos posted on its officials Facebook page, the Manila Public...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Monday, Jan. 30, revealed that the K-12 curriculum that aimed to equip Filipino senior high graduates with globally competitive skills failed in its promise to bring employment. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks at the Basic Education Report...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union -- Fully cognizant of the power of local government unit (LGU) in effective implementation of key programs of the national government, the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office 1 (DOLE RO1) remains steadfast in building collaborative ties with the LGUs in...
Senators on Wednesday, January 25 urged the government to ramp up programs that are aimed at generating local employment so that more overseas Filipino workers (OFW) would choose to stay in the country than work abroad where they could be harmed. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the gruesome murder...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill seeking to amend the law governing the rights and liabilities of household workers and their employers to put more accountability on private employment agencies (PEAs). In filing Senate Bill No. 456, Estrada said it is imperative that PEAs ensure that the...
Image by Roman Odintsov/Pexels The distinct challenges in agriculture - limited resources, climate change, and increasing population have led to technological advancement. These challenges urge advancements in production, transport, storage, food processing, market infrastructure, and road...
The latest employment figures show that the Marcos administration’s aggressive move to resume face-to-face activities has begun to bear fruit. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda gave this assessment Friday, Jan. 6...
