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DOLE Reports: Only Two Philippine Regions Left to Implement Wage Increases
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Thursday that only two regions in the Philippines have yet to finalize wage increase orders for private sector employees. These regions are Bicol (Region 5) and Davao (Region 11), where the wage determination process is still underway. In Bicol, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board…
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DOLE Reports: Wage Increases Pending in Only Two Philippine Regions
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Thursday that only two regions in the Philippines have yet to finalize wage increase orders for private sector employees. The regions still in the process are Region 5 (Bicol) and Region 11 (Davao). The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Bicol has postponed its…
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DOLE Announces Holiday Pay Guidelines for December 24 and Christmas Day
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released guidelines on how private sector employees should be compensated for working on December 24, a special non-working day, and December 25, a regular holiday. According to DOLE, the ‘no work, no pay’ rule applies on Christmas Day unless company policies, practices, or collective bargaining…
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DOLE Announces Special Pay Rates for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has outlined specific compensation rules for private sector employees working on December 24, a special non-working day, and December 25, a regular holiday. According to DOLE, workers on duty on these days are eligible for enhanced pay rates. On Christmas Day, the ‘no work, no pay’ rule applies…
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DOLE Urges Private Sector to Pay 13th Month Salary Before Christmas Deadline
MANILA – With the deadline looming, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has made a final plea to private sector employers to ensure their workers receive their 13th month pay. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma emphasized the importance of this benefit, which is mandated by the Labor Code of the Philippines and Presidential Decree 851.…
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DOLE Urges Private Sector to Pay 13th Month Salary Before Christmas Eve
MANILA – With the deadline looming, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has made a heartfelt plea to private sector employers to ensure their workers receive their 13th month pay by December 24, as required by law. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma emphasized the importance of this benefit, which is mandated by the Labor Code…
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DTI and DOLE Ramp Up Oversight on Fireworks Production and Sales Ahead of New Year
In anticipation of the New Year celebrations, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) has announced a significant increase in its surveillance efforts targeting uncertified fireworks. FTEB Director Gino Mallari emphasized the bureau’s commitment to more rigorous monitoring during a recent media forum in Makati City. This move comes as a…
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DTI and DOLE Ramp Up Oversight on Fireworks Production and Sales
In anticipation of New Year celebrations, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) has announced a significant increase in its surveillance efforts targeting uncertified fireworks. FTEB Director Gino Mallari emphasized the bureau’s commitment to heightened monitoring during a recent media event in Makati City. This move follows requests from legitimate firecracker…
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DOLE Urges Early Release of 13th Month Pay to Ease Holiday Rush
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has made a public request to private sector employers to release the 13th month pay to their employees well before the December 24 deadline. This appeal comes from Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, who emphasized that this mandatory benefit should be equivalent to one month’s salary for each worker.…
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