In a government agency or a local government unit (LGU), there are workers who are under a contract of service (COS) or a job order (JO) scheme. Though they are not classified as “regular” workers, their services are vital and needed to ensure that the government’s programs, projects, and...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported Monday, Dec. 26, that the widening of the Arterial Bypass Road in Bulacan that links the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the Philippine-Japan friendship Road (Daang Maharlika) is going on swiftly and will likely be finished next year....
As a well-deserved recognition for their hard work, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the grant of gratuity pay for contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) government workers, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang Photo) The Office of...
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Friday, Dec. 16, warned of the new scheme of employment scams on social media platforms that victimize overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Photo: OWWA In a statement, the OWWA National Capital Region (NCR) said it was alarmed over the spread of...
The Marcos administration must focus on improving the state of agri-microentrepreneurs in the country, Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said, claiming that the sector can help generate jobs and address food security issues. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets with the Private Sector Advisory...
A recently filed measure in the House of Representatives institutionalizes a 13th month pay for all government workers--including job order and contractual employees--if and when it gets enacted. (MANILA BULLETIN) Deputy Speaker and Las Pinas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar authored House...
"Nagpa rhino din po ba kayo?" This is the question posed by a fan to actress Meg Imperial recently. The sexy star didn't offer an answer. She simply posted a TikTok video of her doing things to her nose. It immediately received mixed reactions, garnering almost 900k views.
The whys, whats, and hows toward your dream career By Lorena Valerio The path to a dream career that makes one excitedly jump out of bed whenever you think about it in the morning has three essential steps: Why you want the said career, what you need to achieve it, and how you can move forward with...
As the Philippine economy continues to open up after the disruptions caused by the pandemic, companies have started to hire. The country may have as many as 2.4 million skilled jobs vacant and unfilled . Job seekers await their turn during the SMDC The Good Guys Job Fair held in Carmona, Cavite in...
The Pasay City government has announced that Friday, Dec. 2, will be a special non-working holiday in the city in celebration of its 159th Pasay Day. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the Senate and the House of Representative have enacted a law declaring Dec. 2 of every year as a special non-working...
Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan Ople warned the public, especially those seeking jobs abroad, against online illegal recruitment scheme offering jobs for Filipinos to work in Myanmar and Thailand. This, after the government rescued 12 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were...
If you think that a woman should not lose out on a job just because she could potentially get pregnant, then this bill is for you. (Unsplash) The House of Representatives recently passed on second reading House Bill (HB) No.4479, or the proposed Act expanding the prohibited acts of discrimination...
