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...
The Philippine government has pushed back against a United States (US) probe, asserting that its labor and trade policies neither enable forced labor nor disadvantage American businesses. In an April 14 position paper seen by Manila Bulletin, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary...
To shield the Philippine labor market from the fallout of the Middle East conflict, the Marcos Jr. administration is ramping up job protection measures—a move that could further improve the country’s employment rate following February’s gains. Department of Economy, Planning, and Development...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) facilitated the recovery of P1.45 million in unpaid wages for 63 workers in Surigao del Norte during the first quarter of 2026. The DOLE said 37 of 53 Requests for Assistance (RFAs) on unpaid salaries and employment disputes were resolved quickly...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) urged lawmakers to base wage policies on solid data and careful analysis to ensure fairness for workers and stability for the economy. The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), an attached agency of DOLE, serves in an advisory role in...
Employees observing Eid’l Fitr on Mar. 20 are entitled to 200-percent pay if they report for work and full pay if on approved leave, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers in its latest guidance. The regular holiday, declared under Proclamation No. 1189, Series of 2026,...
