Apex Mining Wins 2025 DOLE-NCMB Industrial Peace Awards
Apex Mining clinched the 2025 Outstanding Grievance Machinery award and a Special LMC Award from DOLE-NCMB. Discover how they foster industrial harmony.
Category : Labor Employment
P1.3B Tupad Aid Benefits 194K Central Luzon Workers
DOLE's Tupad program provided P1.3 billion in emergency employment aid to 194,000 disadvantaged workers in Central Luzon for 2025 community rehabilitation projects. Read how the funds helped typhoon recovery.
Binaliw Landfill Collapse in Cebu: Rescue Ops Continue
Rescue operations persist after the Binaliw dumpsite landslide in Cebu City. CTUHR blames negligence, demands probe into Prime Integrated Waste Solutions, DENR, and DOLE. Read the latest updates.
Cebu Cement Plant Holds Safety Week with Japanese KY Training
Taiheiyo Cement Philippines in San Fernando, Cebu, reinforced workplace safety through a week of drills, health seminars, and Japanese 'Pointing and Calling' training for 335 workers. Read how they aim for zero incidents.
SM Zamboanga Job Fair Offers 400+ Positions
SM City Zamboanga, with PESO and DOLE, hosts a major job fair on January 16-17 at Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum. Over 400 jobs from 20+ employers. Register online now!
Job Fair for 867 Displaced Clark Workers on Jan 9
DOLE organizes a special job fair in Clark for 867 workers affected by two company closures. Over 2,900 jobs from 20 employers will be offered, with on-site support services available.
900 Jobs Lost in Clark, DOLE Holds Special Job Fair
DOLE reports 867 job losses at two Clark companies. A special job fair on Jan 9, 2026, offers over 2,900 positions to aid displaced workers in Pampanga.
Ninja Van Ordered to Reinstate 131 Dismissed Riders
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.
PhilHealth Amnesty: No Interest on 2013-2024 Unpaid Dues
President Marcos Jr. directs PhilHealth to grant a one-time amnesty for unpaid contributions from 2013-2024, waiving interest and penalties for 300,000 members. A major relief for businesses and self-employed Filipinos.
Marcos Orders PhilHealth Amnesty on Unpaid Contributions
President Marcos Jr. directs PhilHealth to grant a general amnesty on interest and penalties for unpaid contributions, offering relief to 300,000 members. Learn how to settle your backlog.
Unemployment Rises to 4.4% in November 2025
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.
Charter Link Clark Workers Receive Separation Packages
Most employees affected by Charter Link Clark's closure have received their separation benefits. CDC and DOLE organize a job fair on Jan 9, 2026, to help them find new work.
SSS 2025 Achievements: Pension Hikes, Lower Loan Rates
SSS closes 2025 with strengthened social protection: pension increases, enhanced loan programs, digital transformation, and expanded coverage for millions of Filipinos. Learn about the 2026 roadmap.
Bill Aims to Double GSIS Survivorship Pension to 100%
A new bill in Congress proposes to increase the GSIS survivorship pension for spouses from 50% to 100% of the basic monthly pension, aligning it with SSS benefits for fairness and financial protection.
755,000 Domestic Workers Get Wage Hikes in 11 Regions
Over 755,000 domestic workers in the Philippines benefit from 2025 wage increases. Discover which regions raised pay and by how much.
Job Fair for Affected Charter Link Clark Employees on Jan 9
Clark Development Corp. and DOLE assist 477 workers after company closure. 399 have received full claims. A job fair is scheduled for January 9, 2026. Read for details.
₱1M DOLE Grant Boosts San Fernando Lantern Makers
San Fernando, Pampanga receives a ₱1 million DOLE grant to preserve lantern-making and empower marginalized sectors. The 'Liwanag ng Pag-asa' project will train 25 beneficiaries.
DOLE Issues Holiday Pay Rules for Year-End 2025
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.
Over 74,000 Hired in 2025 DOLE Job Fairs
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.
Lapu-Lapu JO Workers Receive P60 Daily Wage Increase
Lapu-Lapu City's Job Order personnel receive a P60 daily wage increase to P528, with backpay from January 2025. Learn how this ordinance supports workers amid rising costs.
Lapu-Lapu City JO Workers Receive P60 Daily Wage Increase
Lapu-Lapu City Government job order personnel now earn P528 daily, a P60 increase. Eligible workers will receive differential pay from Jan 1 to Nov 30, 2025. Learn more about this boost for local workers.
Dole-Davao Boosts Fisherfolk Livelihood in Davao Occidental
Dole-Davao provides P587,250 livelihood aid to two Sta. Maria fisherfolk associations to support sustainable fishing and income diversification. Read more.
DOLE: Submit 13th Month Pay Report by Jan 15, 2026
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-12 Helps 27,000 Jobseekers in Soccsksargen
DOLE Region 12's 81 job fairs in 2025 connected over 27,000 jobseekers with employers, resulting in 1,680 immediate hires. Discover how they're boosting employment in Soccsksargen.
DOLE's Non-Negotiable Safety Warning for Fireworks Industry
As New Year revelry approaches, DOLE issues a stern reminder on pyrotechnics safety after 188 injuries were recorded last year. Discover the risks and safer alternatives for celebration.
DOLE: Fireworks Industry Must Strictly Follow Safety Standards
DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma mandates strict OSH compliance for the hazardous pyrotechnics industry ahead of New Year celebrations. Monitoring intensifies with BFP, PNP, and LGUs.
SSS to Open Foreign Offices, Increase Pensions in 2026
SSS plans overseas expansion to Madrid, San Francisco, Macau, a second pension hike in Sept 2026, and extended emergency loans. Read about the 2026 reforms.
DOLE: Safety in Pyrotechnics Industry is Non-Negotiable
DOLE Secretary Laguesma mandates strict OSH compliance for pyrotechnics manufacturers and sellers ahead of New Year celebrations. Field personnel to coordinate with BFP, PNP, and LGUs for monitoring.
NMP Hits Record Trainee Numbers, Secures P427-M Budget
The National Maritime Polytechnic sets a new record by training 22,972 seafarers in 2025. President Marcos visits, P427-million budget approved for major upgrades. Read more.
DMW Closes 32 Firms in Illegal Recruitment Crackdown
The DMW closed a record 32 firms and removed nearly 80,000 social media posts in 2025 for illegal recruitment. Learn how this protects OFWs.
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