DOLE Reminds Employers on 13th Month Pay Report 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.
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.
Mandaue City employees set to receive a P5,000 Performance Enhancement Incentive (PEI) before Christmas after the City Council finalized administrative guidelines. Read more about the holiday bonus.
Over 1,000 Cebu provincial employees could get bonuses up to P55,000 this Christmas. The supplemental budget will be discussed on December 22. Read the details.
Cebu City's proposed 'Mayor of the Night' program faces implementation hurdles as national agencies are receptive but cannot commit personnel for night shifts. Councilor Alcover raises feasibility concerns.
A new bill filed in Congress proposes granting Civil Service Eligibility to casual and contractual government employees after five years of continuous efficient service, unlocking benefits and job security. Learn more about this push for justice in the pu
Regular employees of Cebu Provincial Government may receive up to P55,000 in bonuses this Christmas. Release expected after December 25. Read the full story.
Mandaue City Council approves a P5,000 Performance Enhancement Incentive for all city government employees. Officials are working to release the funds before December 24. Read the latest updates.
Negros Occidental's provincial board greenlights P85 million in Service Recognition Incentive and gratuity pay for employees. Bacolod City also approves similar benefits, aiming for pre-Christmas release.
Peza Director General Tereso Panga is optimistic about achieving the agency's P300-billion investment approval goal for 2025, citing major pending applications. Read more about the Philippines' economic zone growth.
Pag-IBIG Fund's year-end raffles awarded prizes up to P500,000, successfully expanding membership among OFWs and informal workers while promoting its loan programs. Learn how to join.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival clarifies that casual and job order workers will receive a gratuity pay, not a bonus, before Christmas. Find out the eligibility and amounts.
The DHSUD has extended the BHDP compliance deadline for developers to March 31, 2026, supporting the 4PH program and economic growth. Read the latest updates.
Mandaue City Council approves Service Recognition Incentive & gratuity pay for workers following President Marcos Jr.'s AO 40. Read how local gov't expedited the process.
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.
Cebu City Councilor Michelle Abella-Cellona endorses an ordinance to partner with private firms for waterway cleanup, offering tax credits. A response to severe 2025 flooding.
167 fishermen in Masantol, Pampanga received ₱3,000 fuel subsidy and new fiberglass boats from BFAR and the local government to boost livelihood and the fisheries sector.
Toboso Mayor Richard Jaojoco prohibits all government employees from creating social media content during office hours to uphold professionalism. Violations face administrative action.
Bacolod City Hall employees will get a P30,000 performance bonus by Dec 31. The P45M fund was approved by the City Council. Negros Occidental provincial staff will also receive the incentive.
Cebu's economy is projected to grow 6.5-7.5% in 2024, driven by construction, tourism, and BPO. Learn the key drivers and challenges in our detailed outlook.
Mandaue City Hall confirms release of year-end bonuses for regular employees. Performance incentives & differentials for JO workers, BHWs pending council approval. Read more.
Cebu City Hall will reimburse employees P4,000 deducted for uniforms never delivered under the past administration. Mayor Archival says the HRDO is finalizing the cash refund scheme. #CebuNews
DOLE Secretary Laguesma reminds all private sector employers to release the mandatory 13th month pay by December 24, 2025. Compliance reports are due by January 15, 2026.
A Davao-based firm invests P500 million in a new convention center in Maa, set to rival SMX Davao. This major project signals robust growth in the city's MICE sector and economy. Read more.
Mayor Mytha Ann B. Canoy transforms San Fernando, Cebu with key projects: a donated road to the Educational Hub, a new CTU building, and a modern public market. Discover how public-private partnership fuels progress.
Cebu City Hall employees will receive Christmas bonuses, with regular and casual workers getting P15,000. Mayor Archival confirms the plan, pending council approval. Read more.
The Philippine Competition Commission approved Philippine Veterans Bank's P2.7 billion acquisition of UCPB Savings Bank. Learn how this shapes the banking landscape.
Apo Agua showcased the Davao City Bulk Water Project at the PWWA conference, highlighting a 200% surge in service connections and sustainable water solutions for over a million.
Bacolod City Legal Office investigates 32 GSO employees for alleged payslip falsification to secure GSIS loans. Loans already approved and released. Full investigation underway.
Cebu-based Vivant Corporation reports 24% income growth, expands renewable energy portfolio with Bataan solar acquisition to address power reliability and water supply challenges in the Philippines.
GSIS introduces fully automated paperless retirement system via mobile app, eliminating paperwork and long queues for government employees. File your claims digitally today!