Latest PSA data shows Philippines' labor force participation rate dipped to 64.9% in September 2025, with unemployment improving but underemployment rising. Discover what this means for the economy.
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development intensifies its campaign against non-compliant housing developers, targeting hundreds of projects across the Philippines.
Davao City faces heated debate over proposed P2,000 wage increase. Workers demand living wages while businesses warn of closures and inflation. Regional wage board considers economic impact.
Labor groups in the Philippines are pushing for increased rice subsidies and enhanced annual benefits as inflation continues to impact workers' purchasing power.
A cargo truck company in Cebu confronts criminal charges after repeatedly ignoring official warnings about unauthorized waste disposal in Consolacion, sparking environmental concerns.
Cebu City takes decisive action against two major slaughterhouses for failing to meet health and sanitation standards, ensuring public food safety.
DOLE Bacolod reports alarming surge in labor complaints with unpaid salaries and illegal terminations dominating cases. Workers seek justice as employment disputes escalate.
A groundbreaking court ruling in Cebu challenges the gig economy model, ordering companies to recognize delivery riders as regular employees with full benefits and job security.
The Philippine Commission on Elections escalates its fight against election law violations by referring SOCE audit findings to the Ombudsman and BIR for potential criminal and tax cases.