BAYAN Central Visayas condemns Gov. Baricuatro's Executive Order 61 creating a provincial Elcac task force, calling it a militarized approach that ignores poverty's root causes. Read why they demand its revocation.
The NLRC ruled Ninja Van unfairly dismissed riders for union activities. This landmark decision strengthens labor rights for platform workers in the Philippines. Read the full story.
Philippine unemployment climbed to 4.4% in Nov 2025, with 2.25 million jobless. Explore the sectoral shifts and what it means for the labor market recovery.
Cebu City deploys a massive security force for the 461st Sinulog Festival. No signal jamming planned as authorities assure public safety. Read the full security plan.
Cebu City deploys massive security force for the 461st Sinulog Festival. Police, military, and agencies on heightened alert to ensure safety for millions of visitors. Read the full security plan.
Retired Philippine Air Force General Romeo Poquiz is free on bail after his arrest for inciting to sedition. The case stems from his alleged call for military protests against corruption.
Clashes in Iran's Ilam province leave three dead amid protests over the rial's sharp fall. Supreme Leader Khamenei blames 'enemy' actions. Latest updates here.
Cebu City Councilor Mikel Rama pushes a 2026 ordinance to mandate humane treatment, financial aid, and housing standards for people displaced by disasters and government operations.
Cebu City Councilor Mikel Rama proposes a new ordinance to ensure humane treatment, financial aid, and proper shelter for those displaced by disasters and clearing ops. Learn about the plan.
Over 755,000 domestic workers in the Philippines benefit from 2025 wage increases. Discover which regions raised pay and by how much.
The Marawi Rehabilitation Program distributed P3.8 million to 64 displaced families for construction labor costs. Each received P60,000 to help rebuild homes destroyed in the 2017 siege. Learn more about the ongoing recovery efforts.
The Philippine Air Force enhances its air mobility with 10 new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters in 2025, boosting troop transport, logistics, and humanitarian aid capabilities. Learn about the PAF's modernization plans.
DOLE reminds private employers of correct holiday pay rates for Rizal Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day 2025. Ensure compliance with Labor Advisory 17-2025.
DOLE's nationwide job fairs placed nearly 75,000 Filipinos in 2025. Davao Region's anniversary fair saw 17 hired on the spot. Discover the latest employment figures and trends.
DOLE mandates all private employers to submit their 13th month pay compliance reports by January 15, 2026. Learn the requirements and submit via the DERS portal.
DOLE clarifies holiday pay rates for employees working on Dec 24 & 25, 2025. Know your rights for special non-working day and regular holiday compensation.
DOLE outlines pay rules for Dec 24 & 25, 2025. Workers get extra pay for Christmas Eve & Day. Know your rights this holiday season.
DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral's death was suicide by blunt force trauma, officials say. PNP deepens probe, linking it to the multi-billion peso flood control controversy. Read the latest.
DOLE mandates all private firms to submit their 13th month pay compliance report via the online portal by January 15, 2026. Ensure your business meets the deadline.
DOLE mandates private firms to submit their 13th month pay compliance report via the online portal by January 15, 2026. Ensure your business is compliant.
South Korea calls on Japan to fully implement its Unesco commitments to acknowledge forced Korean labor at the Sado gold mines. Read the latest on this historical dispute.
Cebu's Provincial Board revises its African Swine Fever ordinance to sync local biosecurity with national DA & BAI policies. New rules address testing concerns and aim to curb rising hog illnesses. Learn about the key changes.
A pastry-making workshop for parents of child laborers in Malita highlights economic empowerment's role in preventing abuse and strengthening family resilience. Learn how this initiative works.
Private sector employees working on December 8, 2025, a special non-working holiday, are entitled to 130% of their basic wage. Learn the DOLE rules for overtime and rest day pay.
DOLE releases pay rules for the Dec 8 special non-working holiday. Workers get extra 30% pay, 50% if it's their rest day. Check the details now.
The Philippine Army's 10th ID reports a major victory against insurgents in Davao Region for 2025, dismantling the last NPA unit and seizing drugs and firearms. Read the full report on the region's new peace.
Philippine Ambassador to Canada met with Alberta's Minister to boost trade, investment, and address skilled labor shortages. Explore the future of PH-Alberta cooperation.
The NBA has fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 for violating its player participation policy by resting All-Star Darius Garland. This is the team's second fine this season.
On NTF-Elcac's 7th anniversary, a labor rights center calls for its abolition, citing human rights violations and a threat to democracy. Will President Marcos Jr. act?
The Department of Labor and Employment directs its field personnel to strictly monitor pyrotechnics firms for OSH compliance. The move aims to prevent workplace accidents during the peak production season.