Tag: Private Sector
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Supreme Court Overturns NEA Rule on Electric Cooperative Leaders’ Candidacy
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has declared that executives of electric cooperatives do not lose their positions simply by filing certificates of candidacy (COCs). The ruling came from the Third Division of the Supreme Court, which overturned Section 2 of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) Memorandum No. 2012-2016. This section had previously stated…
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House Panel Advances Historic P200 Daily Wage Increase for Private Sector Workers
In a significant move, the House Committee on Labor and Employment has passed a substitute bill that will raise the daily minimum wage by PHP200 for all private sector employees. This decision, made on January 30, 2025, mandates that all private companies, irrespective of their size or sector, must comply with the new wage standard…
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President Marcos Urges Development of Semiconductor Sector to Boost Philippine Economy
In a recent meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council-Education and Jobs Sector Group (PSAC-EJSG) at Malacañang, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the urgent need to advance the semiconductor and electronics industry in the Philippines. He highlighted the sector’s significant potential to enhance the national economy, noting that it has not been a traditional…
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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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Northern Mindanao Approves Wage Increases for Private and Domestic Workers
In a move to boost the earnings of workers in Northern Mindanao, the regional wage board has approved significant salary hikes for both private sector employees and domestic workers, effective from next month. The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) announced that Wage Order No. RX-23 will increase daily wages by PHP23 for non-agricultural workers…
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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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DSWD’s ‘Walang Gutom’ Kitchen Aims to Reduce Food Waste and Combat Hunger
In a significant move to tackle food wastage and hunger, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched the ‘Walang Gutom’ Kitchen in Pasay City. This initiative, inaugurated on December 16, 2024, is a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors aimed at reducing food waste and addressing the hunger crisis in…
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