Tag: DOLE

  • DOLE Launches Two-Day Nationwide Job Fair on January 30

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has kicked off a two-day job fair across the nation, starting on January 30, 2025. This initiative, dubbed #NationdieJobFAir2025, aims to connect job seekers with numerous employment opportunities across 13 regions, including the National Capital Region (NCR). DOLE encourages everyone, from fresh graduates to those seeking a career…

  • DOLE Clarifies Stance on Wage Increase Legislation

    MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has clarified that it does not oppose the proposed wage hike law. Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma emphasized that the role of DOLE, particularly through the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), is to provide technical advice to lawmakers who ultimately decide on the legislation. Speaking at the…

  • DOLE to Host Massive Job Fair in Baguio City

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to organize a significant job fair in Baguio City, offering numerous employment opportunities. Scheduled for January 31, 2025, the event will take place at the SM City Baguio Atrium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Patrick Rillorta from DOLE’s Cordillera Administrative Region emphasized the importance of…

  • DOLE to Host Nationwide Job Fair with Hundreds of Opportunities in Baguio

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to organize a nationwide job fair, with a significant event scheduled in Baguio City. The Baguio leg of this job fair will take place at the SM City Baguio Atrium on January 31, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event aims to connect job…

  • Philippine Government Prepares Support for Deportees from the U.S.

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines has announced its readiness to assist Filipino nationals deported from the United States. This statement was made by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma during a career event in Pasay City. He emphasized that the government, following directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is committed to…

  • Philippine Government Prepares Support for Filipinos Deported from the U.S.

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced its readiness to assist Filipino nationals deported from the United States. This statement was made by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma during a career event in Pasay City. He emphasized that the government, following directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is committed to supporting Filipinos who…

  • DOLE Clarifies ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy for Chinese New Year

    In anticipation of the Chinese New Year, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued a reminder to private sector employees about the ‘no work, no pay’ policy. This statement comes as the nation gears up to celebrate the Year of the Snake on January 29, 2025, which has been declared a special non-working…

  • DOLE to Host Massive Job Fair in Pasay City, Offering Nearly 5,000 Opportunities

    MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is gearing up to host a significant job fair at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on January 28 and 29. This event, the fourth in the series of Project DAPAT (DOLE Action Plan and Transition) Job Fairs, will feature close to 5,000 job vacancies.…

  • DOLE Revamps Alien Employment Permit Guidelines to Boost Efficiency and Local Workforce Development

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has recently updated its guidelines for issuing Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) to foreign workers in the Philippines, aiming to enhance efficiency and support local workforce development. The new rules were signed by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma during the 2025 Central Office – Regional Offices Annual Planning Exercise in…

  • New DOLE Guidelines on Seafarers’ Financial Claims Issued

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Manila has released new guidelines to address disputes over financial claims by Filipino seafarers, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to fully implement the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, Republic Act 12021. The guidelines, outlined in Department Order No. 247 of 2025, were issued on…