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DOLE Reports 65,000 Immediate Hires from 2024 Job Fairs
In a significant boost to employment, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that approximately 65,000 job seekers were hired on the spot during the 1,800 job fairs held across the country in 2024. This announcement was made by DOLE Secretary Bievenido Laguesma during the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon forum on January 15, 2025. Laguesma…
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Senator Villanueva Endorses Marcos Administration’s Flexible Work Policy
Senator Joel Villanueva has thrown his weight behind the Marcos administration’s initiative to promote alternative work arrangements, as outlined in the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. The senator believes that such policies will lead to a more efficient labor market. In a statement, Villanueva encouraged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to investigate work options…
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Senator Villanueva Endorses Marcos Administration’s Plan for Flexible Work Arrangements
Senator Joel Villanueva has thrown his weight behind the Marcos administration’s initiative to implement alternative work setups, as outlined in the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. This move is aimed at creating a more efficient labor market. In a statement released to the press, Villanueva encouraged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to investigate work…
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Senator Legarda Advocates for Robust Support System for Pardoned OFWs from UAE
Senator Loren Legarda has called for a comprehensive support system for the 220 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) recently pardoned by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Speaking on January 8, 2024, Legarda emphasized the importance of reintegration programs to help these workers rebuild their lives upon returning to the Philippines. She highlighted the…
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Senator Legarda Advocates for Robust Reintegration Programs for Pardoned OFWs from UAE
Senator Loren Legarda has called for comprehensive support and reintegration programs for the 220 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were recently pardoned in the United Arab Emirates. Speaking on January 8, 2024, Legarda emphasized the importance of equipping these workers with the necessary skills and livelihood opportunities to help them reintegrate into society effectively upon…
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New AKAP Guidelines Expected by End of January, Enhanced Safeguards to be Implemented
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is set to release the updated guidelines for the Ayuda Para sa Kapos Ang Kita Program (AKAP) by the end of January. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman announced during a media forum that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), and…
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42 Workers Awarded P8.2 Million Through DOLE’s Intervention in Bicol
In a significant victory for labor rights, 42 workers in Naga City have been awarded a total of PHP8.2 million following a labor dispute. The Department of Labor and Employment in Bicol (DOLE-5) played a pivotal role by issuing a compliance order that addressed the grievances of the workers. Imelda Gatinao, the regional director of…
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Wage Increases in 14 Regions to Benefit Nearly 5 Million Workers
In a significant move to bolster the earnings of minimum wage workers, 14 Regional Tripartite Wage Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) have approved wage hikes that will directly impact nearly five million private sector employees in 2024. According to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), these increases, ranging from PHP21 to PHP75, have been sanctioned across…
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New Year’s Day Work Entitles Private Sector Employees to Double Pay
In Manila, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued a reminder to employers about the compensation rules for employees working on January 1, 2025, which is designated as a regular holiday. Employees in the private sector who work on New Year’s Day are eligible to receive double their usual daily wage for the…
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DOLE Allocates PHP35.9 Million for Emergency Jobs in Iloilo City
In a significant move to support the disadvantaged, the Department of Labor and Employment in Western Visayas (DOLE-6) disbursed PHP35.9 million to 7,000 workers in Iloilo City over the weekend. The funds were part of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, aimed at providing temporary employment to those in need. Despite the…
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