The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has placed its entire force on full alert and deployed security units across the city to ensure peace and order during the Labor Day observance. QCPD Chief Police Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio said the heightened security status took effect yesterday and will...
President Marcos paid tribute to Filipino workers, calling them the “backbone” of the nation and vowing to expand job opportunities and strengthen labor protections. In his Labor Day message posted on Friday, May 1, the President said workers continue to drive the country forward despite...
BAGUIO CITY – At least 7,026 jobs for local and overseas placement are available to applicants in Baguio City and neighboring towns during the Labor Day jobs fairs at the SM City Baguio and the Baguio Convention Center. “We urge those who are looking for a job, want a new job, or are interested...
BACOLOD CITY – Police have mobilized over 2,000 personnel to secure Labor Day in Negros Island Region. Police Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay, PRO-NIR chief, directed personnel to exercise the highest standards of discipline, professionalism, and maximum tolerance, with strict adherence to...
This Labor Day on May 1, foodpanda Philippines is doubling the in-app tips received by its Ka-panda partner riders, as part of its ongoing efforts to provide added support amid rising daily costs. Rolled out nationwide, the initiative encourages customers to show appreciation through tipping, with...
DAGUPAN CITY – A total of 23,905 job vacancies are available in the upcoming Labor Day jobs fair in six locations in the Ilocos region, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). More than 18,000 are for local employment while more than 5,000 are for overseas employment, DOLE 1...
Beach trips and outdoor plans this Labor Day may come with sweltering heat, as heat index levels in some areas are expected to reach “danger” levels, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday, April 30. PAGASA weather specialist...
There will be no work suspension for over 106,000 policemen on May 1 as they were tasked to secure the rallies and other activities during the Labor Day celebration across the country. And this is a sacrifice that deserves commendation, according to Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the...
Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) announced on Monday, April 27, that it will stage coordinated Labor Day protests nationwide on May 1, citing low wages, rising prices, and global conflicts as key issues fueling unrest. Partnering with All Workers Unity and Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, KMU will lead a march...
House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan says it 's now "justified" for the country’s 17 regional wage boards to roll out a fresh round of minimum wage increases starting this June. “There’s no question that a new round of regional wage hikes is now...
The QCity bus will continue operating on May 1, maintaining its free ride service to ensure steady public transport for commuters during the Labor Day. In an advisory, the city government said buses will run at one-hour intervals across all routes throughout the regular holiday. The free service...
Senator Raffy Tulfo has raised alarm over the continued "5-5-5" scheme, which practices firing and re-hiring employees to prevent them from being regularized. During Wednesday 's Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development hearing, Tulfo called on the Department of...
