Bill seeks to expand paternity leave to 105 days
Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno files HB 9891 proposing 105-day paternity leave, matching maternity leave, to promote shared parenting and family bonds.
Category : Labor Employment
DOLE-Davao: More Jobseekers Hired on the Spot at Job Fair
DOLE-Davao reported 116 jobseekers hired on the spot at the Trabaho Agad Job Fair, up from 109 in 2025. The event offered 2,300 vacancies from 32 employers.
Gas Station Manager Seeks Advice on Supervisor
A gas station manager in Cebu seeks advice on handling a supervisor who bypasses him, ignores staff, and reports directly to the owner.
Foreigners, Employers Reminded to Secure Work Permits in PH
The Philippine government reminds foreigners and employers to secure necessary permits before working in the country to avoid penalties and legal issues.
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DOLE Reminds Schools on Alien Work Permits Amid Baldwin Issue
Amid the Tab Baldwin controversy, DOLE reminds schools with foreign employees to comply with Alien Employment Permit requirements.
Dole-Davao Job Fair Opens 2,300 Vacancies for Independence Day
Dole-Davao's Trabaho Agad Job Fair offered 2,300 vacancies from 30 local and 2 overseas employers during the 128th Independence Day celebration, attracting 732 applicants.
DOLE Subpoenas Ateneo Coach Tab Baldwin
The Department of Labor and Employment issued a subpoena to Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin to explain his legal employment status in the Philippines following a tragic team-building incident.
BOC Charges Cargo Firm for Abandoned Balikbayan Boxes
The Bureau of Customs filed criminal charges against Makati Express Cargo for abandoning over 16,000 balikbayan boxes in Cebu, affecting thousands of OFW families.
50 Hired on the Spot at Zamboanga Job Fair
Fifty job seekers were hired on the spot at a job fair in Zamboanga City on May 29, 2026, with 399 others considered near hires among 1,132 participants.
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Mandaue Police Officers Learn Baking Skills in Livelihood Program
Twenty-five Mandaue City police personnel are undergoing an 18-day bread and pastry production training to gain practical skills for additional income and community outreach.
Manibela Calls 3-Day Transport Strike Over Fuel Taxes
Manibela group launches a three-day transport strike from Tuesday to Wednesday, demanding government action on fuel excise taxes and high oil prices amid the ongoing crisis.
SSS Warns of Pension Delays for Non-Compliant Beneficiaries
The Social Security System (SSS) has issued a strict advisory, urging specific pensioner groups to complete their Annual Confirmation of Pensioners (ACOP) compliance by April's end to avoid potential payment suspensions or delays.
PISTON Seeks P10 Fare Hike, Jeep Fare May Hit P23
Transport group PISTON petitions LTFRB for a P10 minimum fare increase for jeepneys, potentially raising fares to P23, citing high fuel costs and insufficient government aid.
Cebu Transport Group's Third Fuel Protest Criticizes Subsidy
Piston Cebu held its third strike in over a month, protesting inadequate P5,000 fuel subsidies and calling for long-term solutions like tax removal and fare hikes amid soaring fuel prices.
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Three Davao Firms Close Due to Energy Crisis
DOLE-Davao confirms three company closures linked to rising energy costs, with more expected as reporting awareness increases. The Davao Chamber warns of widespread business strain from fuel price hikes.
185 ZSCMST Graduates Get DSWD Cash-for-Work Jobs
A total of 185 graduates from Zamboanga State College of Marine Science and Technology will gain temporary employment through the DSWD's Cash-for-Work Program, receiving daily wages and supporting government offices.
DOLE Pampanga Gives P300K Livelihood Aid to 52 Inmates
The Department of Labor and Employment in Pampanga has distributed P300,000 worth of tools and starter kits to 52 Persons Deprived of Liberty at Angeles City District Jail for livelihood projects like eco-bag production and baking.
4.7M Filipino Workers Benefit from Minimum Wage Increase
Nearly 4.7 million minimum wage earners in the Philippines have directly benefited from recent wage orders, with millions more projected to gain indirectly. The Department of Labor and Employment outlines the impact and upcoming review cycles.
Davao Drivers Rally for Fuel Relief as Prices Soar
Jeepney drivers in Davao City protest rising fuel costs, calling for price rollbacks and VAT removal. DOLE-Davao announces Tupad Tuloy Pasada aid program to assist affected drivers during the national energy crisis.
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Autism Society Philippines-Davao Expands Employment Program
The Autism Society Philippines-Davao Chapter is actively engaging companies to hire individuals with autism through its Autism Works program, with SM City Davao among employers. The group aims to expand opportunities and establish an Autism Center.
Davao Region Job Fairs Offer 3,500 Positions for Labor Day
The Department of Labor and Employment-Davao Region will host six simultaneous job fairs on May 1, 2026, providing thousands of employment opportunities across provinces, with a focus on entry-level roles for fresh graduates.
Cebu Transport Strike: Piston Drivers Protest Fuel Prices
A transport strike led by Piston in Cebu today is expected to disrupt travel, with up to 100 drivers participating. They demand fare increases and subsidies amid rising fuel costs and economic pressures.
Cebu Transport Strike: Piston Protests Franchise Mandate
Around 100 Piston Cebu members will join a nationwide transport strike on April 21, 2026, protesting the franchise consolidation mandate and high fuel costs, with impacts expected in Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, and Cebu City.
Midwives Demand Higher Pay, Legal Reforms Amid Shortage
The Philippine League of Government and Private Midwives, Inc. highlights low salaries and a severe workforce shortage, calling for amendments to the 1992 Midwifery Act to improve maternal healthcare.
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Teachers Sink Deeper into Debt Due to Insufficient Salaries
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers reveals nine out of ten Filipino educators earn below living wage, forcing reliance on loans. They demand a P50,000 entry-level salary and threaten strikes if ignored.
SSS Expands Aid Programs for Economic Relief
The Social Security System is enhancing loan programs and advancing pension increases to provide up to ₱60 billion in assistance, targeting members and employers amid economic pressures.
Davao Job Fair Draws 1,000+ 4Ps Beneficiaries, 27 Hired
A major job fair in Davao City attracted over 1,000 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries, offering 1,103 vacancies across multiple industries with 27 applicants hired immediately during the event.
Day of Valor Job Fair Boosts Employment in Zamboanga del Norte
Trabaho Party-List Rep. Johanne Bautista and Gov. Darel Uy led Day of Valor activities, offering over 5,000 job opportunities and livelihood grants in Zamboanga del Norte to honor Filipino workers.
Zamboanga Launches P19M Summer Student Employment Program
Zamboanga City Government allocates P19 million for the Summer Program for Employment of Students, with 2,500 beneficiaries starting orientation and receiving P639.14 daily wages for 20 days of work.
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Davao City Councilor Raises Alarm Over 72 Illegal Recruitment Cases
Davao City Councilor Rachel Zozobrado highlights 72 human trafficking-related cases in the city, the highest in the Davao Region, and calls for intensified barangay-level information campaigns to combat illegal recruitment targeting women for jobs abroad.
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