BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently turned over a P613,256 livelihood grant to the Gagmay na Mamingwitay sa Tagana-an Fisherfolk Association in Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte. The release of this livelihood grant will surely boost the bangus or milkfish production...
While the government has yet to receive reports of displaced workers due to the suspension of all reclamation projects in Manila Bay, a Cabinet member said affected workers will be assisted. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO ARNOLD QUIZOL) Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the Department of Labor...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the labor and employment plan (LEP) aimed at addressing unemployment and underemployment in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) This was disclosed by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma...
While the dip in Philippine employment rate is unfortunate, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said he believes that the country has big prospects in the coming years. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva (Senate PRIB Photo) According to the Philippine Statistics...
More than three million workers will be needed to implement the government's infrastructure projects next year. File Photo This was disclosed by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan after a meeting with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to discuss...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), on Thursday, August 3, reported that a total of 2,904 laborers in Central Visayas (Region 7) benefitted from its conciliation program dubbed as the Single Entry Approach (SEnA). *(Courtesy of DOLE) * SEnA, according to DOLE, is a form of...
Protecting the freedom of religion holds the key to our nation's progress. Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla stressed this on Tuesday, August 1, as he pointed out that following the teachings of one's faith would lead to true service and good governance. Committee on Cultural Communities and...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said that migrant Filipino workers no longer have to pay additional fees when they request their Overseas Employment Certification (OEC) using the new mobile app of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). *OFW Pass (DMW/RTVM Screenshot)* The PCO said...
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. on Monday, July 17 vowed to continue pushing for the passage of his P150 across-the-board wage hike bill. Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. (MB File Photo) Revilla stressed the importance of legislating it to allow the...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a measure making discriminatory acts in the hiring and dismissal of indigenous people (IPs) from work unlawful. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada (Senate PRIB Photo) “To exclude any person from any employment...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to look into making the application for Overseas Employment Certification (OEC) for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) free of charge. *Jansen Romero/File Photo* In a statement, the Presidential...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri on Friday, July 7, assured labor groups and all workers that he would continue to push for a legislated minimum wage hike of P150 to ensure that Filipino workers receive a decent living wage. Senate President Juan Miguel...
