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DOLE Advocates for Advanced Labor Market Systems to Bridge Skills Gaps in ASEAN
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has highlighted the critical role of advanced labor market information systems (LMIS) in tackling skills shortages during the green and digital economic shifts across Southeast Asia. This was emphasized by DOLE Undersecretary Carmela Torres during a workshop in Makati City, attended by ASEAN member states, international…
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DOLE Advocates for Advanced Labor Market Systems to Bridge Skills Gap in ASEAN
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has highlighted the critical role of advanced labor market information systems (LMIS) in tackling skills shortages during the green and digital economic shifts in Southeast Asia. This was emphasized by DOLE Undersecretary Carmela Torres during a workshop in Makati City, attended by ASEAN member states, international organizations, and…
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DOLE and PCUP Join Forces to Boost Livelihood for 100 Families in Cebu and Bohol
In a significant move to uplift the underprivileged, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Central Visayas, together with the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), have initiated a collaborative effort to support 100 families in Cebu and Bohol. The agreement, signed by DOLE-7 Director Roy Buenafe and PCUP Commissioner Reynaldo Galupo, focuses…
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DOLE Urges Consideration of MSMEs in Proposed P200 Wage Increase
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has emphasized the need to consider the impact on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) before finalizing the proposed P200 daily wage increase. This statement was made by DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma during a news forum in Quezon City. Laguesma highlighted that over 95% of the more than…
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Job Fair Sees Low Turnout for Former POGO Workers: Only 100 Hired
In a recent job fair held in Pasay City, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported that just 100 out of approximately 8,000 displaced workers from Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs) were immediately employed. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma shared these figures during a news forum in Quezon City, expressing his concern over the low employment…
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DOLE Job Fair Sees Only 100 Hires from 8,000 Displaced POGO Workers
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported that a mere 100 out of approximately 8,000 displaced workers from Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs) were immediately employed at a recent job fair held in Pasay City. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma shared these figures during a press conference at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, expressing…
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DOLE Provides P10 Million Boost to 26 CamSur MSMEs
In a significant move to bolster local economies, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Bicol has disbursed nearly PHP10 million to support 26 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Camarines Sur. The financial aid, distributed on January 30, 2025, aims to help these businesses recover from the economic impacts of weather disturbances…
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DOLE Commits to Ongoing Support for Workers Displaced by IGLs
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting workers affected by the closure of Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs), previously known as Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma announced that the government will continue to aid these workers through job fairs and livelihood initiatives. The DOLE National Capital…
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Government Job Fair Opens Doors for 12,000 Graduating 4Ps Members in Manila
In a significant move to support the graduating members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a massive job fair named ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas’ was launched on January 31, 2025, at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. This initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with…
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DOLE Launches Two-Day Nationwide Job Fair on January 30, 2025
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has kicked off a two-day job fair across the nation, starting on January 30, 2025, offering numerous job opportunities to job seekers. The event, dubbed #NationdieJobFAir2025, is set to take place in 13 regions, including the bustling National Capital Region (NCR). DOLE encourages everyone, from fresh graduates to…
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