Labor Group Slams DOLE Official Over Wage Hike Stance
Sentro labor group condemns DOLE Undersecretary Bitonio for rejecting calls for a nationwide wage increase, accusing him of siding with employers over workers struggling with inflation.
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Fuel Crisis Hits Filipino Drivers: Health vs. Livelihood
Traditional jeepney and modern PUV drivers in Lapu-Lapu City are struggling as soaring fuel costs slash earnings, forcing them to choose between buying medicines and putting food on the table. With daily incomes plummeting, they appeal for government inte
Wage Gap Crisis: Filipino Workers Struggle with Living Costs
Millions of Filipino workers face daily despair as minimum wage rates fail to meet family living expenses, creating a cycle of sacrifice and debt that challenges human dignity.
DOLE Holy Week Pay Rules for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday
The Department of Labor and Employment has released pay guidelines for workers during the Holy Week holidays, detailing compensation for regular holidays and special non-working days.
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PhilHealth May Suspend Premium Collections Amid Crisis
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is in talks to temporarily halt premium deductions from workers' wages, responding to Senator Imee Marcos' appeal for relief during the Middle East crisis.
SSS, DOLE Aid Workers in Oil Crisis
The Social Security System is considering a loan moratorium and condonation for employers, while DOLE allocates P1.2 billion for TUPAD to support displaced workers, including drivers and farmers, during the Middle East oil crisis.
Health Workers Protest at DOH for Wage Hikes, Benefits
The Alliance of Health Workers held a protest rally at the Department of Health central office, calling for salary increases, bonuses, allowances, and regularization of contractual employees amid rising living costs.
Iloilo Tricycle Drivers Get P5,000 Fuel Subsidy
Nearly 2,000 tricycle drivers and operators in Iloilo City will receive P5,000 fuel subsidies from the DSWD, with distribution starting April 8, 2026, to help offset rising fuel and commodity prices.
PhilHealth Penalty Waiver for Energy Crisis Relief
PhilHealth urges direct contributors to use a one-time penalty waiver for overdue premiums, providing financial relief during the national energy emergency declared by Executive Order 110.
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DOLE Seeks to Improve Tupad Program's Image and Impact
The Department of Labor and Employment is working to change the perception of its Tupad emergency employment program from a 'walis-walis' endeavor to a more meaningful community initiative, with P1.2 billion allocated for Middle East crisis-affected worke
Opascor Workers and Supervisors Form Independent Unions
The Opascor Workers' Union and supervisors' union have officially registered as independent labor organizations, ending decades-long affiliation with ALU-TUCP. Union leaders cite improved employee welfare programs and a fresh start in management relations
Iloilo Protesters Stage 'Kalbaryo sang Pumuluyo' Over Fuel Prices
Drivers and commuters in Iloilo City held a symbolic Holy Tuesday protest, demanding fuel tax removal and government intervention amid rising oil prices.
Fuel Price Surge Cuts Jeepney Driver's Income in Lapu-Lapu
Joel Dela Cruz, a 55-year-old jeepney driver in Lapu-Lapu City, faces financial hardship as fuel prices double, reducing his daily earnings from P800 to P300-500. With two children in school and medical needs, he calls for government aid amid rising costs
DOLE P1.2B Emergency Fund for Middle East Crisis Workers
The Department of Labor and Employment has allocated P1.2 billion to support workers affected by the Middle East crisis through its Tupad emergency employment program, offering 10-30 days of community work at minimum wage.
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SSS Considers Loan Moratorium, Penalty Waivers for Economic Relief
The Social Security System is studying measures like a loan moratorium and contribution penalty waivers to help Filipino workers and employers cope with economic pressures from rising fuel costs and Middle East tensions.
SSS Considers Loan Moratorium, Penalty Condonation for Economic Relief
The Social Security System is studying relief measures including a loan payment suspension and penalty condonation to help Filipino workers and employers cope with economic challenges from rising fuel prices and Middle East tensions.
Zamboanga Job Fair Yields 19 Immediate Hires in Construction
The DOLE's Project Dapat Construction Job Fair in Zamboanga City resulted in 19 on-the-spot hires, with 21 employers offering 1,851 vacancies and additional support services for jobseekers.
Cebu City Payroll Delays Affect 956 Job Order Workers
Incomplete documentary requirements and processing bottlenecks have caused delayed salaries for at least 956 job order workers in Cebu City, with unpaid amounts estimated at P84 million. The Human Resource Development Office cites issues in submission and
Cebu Transport Strike Disrupts Commuters Amid Fuel Price Hike
Commuters in Cebu City experienced significant disruptions on Friday, March 27, 2026, as a nationwide transport strike led to long lines and light traffic. Protesters condemned rising fuel prices driven by global oil market tensions.
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DOLE P1.2B Fund for Workers in Energy Crisis
The Department of Labor and Employment has allocated P1.2 billion to support vulnerable workers affected by the national energy emergency through Tupad and DILP programs.
Jeepney Drivers Protest Fuel Costs in Davao City
Jeepney drivers in Davao City staged a rally demanding fuel price rollbacks and VAT removal as diesel exceeds ₱100 per liter, with daily earnings plummeting amid a global oil crisis.
Cebu Transport Strike Hits Routes Over Fuel Price Hike
Piston-led transport strike in Cebu disrupts commutes, with drivers demanding fuel subsidies and tax relief amid rising operational costs, while officials downplay impact.
Piston Cebu Strike Disrupts Metro Cebu Over Fuel Prices
Piston Cebu staged its second strike in a week on March 27, 2026, protesting soaring fuel costs and stagnant fares, causing significant disruptions in key routes across Metro Cebu.
Marcos Calls for Halt to Salary Deductions in Middle East Crisis
Senator Imee Marcos advocates for a temporary suspension of mandatory salary deductions from SSS, GSIS, Pag-IBIG, and PhilHealth to help workers receive full pay during the Middle East turmoil-induced economic hardship.
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Labor Union Calls for Wage Subsidy Amid Rising Costs
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines urges the government to provide a P5,000 monthly subsidy to over five million minimum wage earners, citing fuel price hikes and stalled wage legislation.
Marcos Proposes Salary Deduction Suspension for Oil Price Relief
Senator Imee Marcos calls for a temporary suspension of salary deductions from state-run agencies like SSS, GSIS, and PhilHealth to help Filipinos cope with surging fuel and commodity prices driven by the Middle East conflict.
Marcos Calls for Halt to Employee Deductions During Energy Emergency
Senator Imee Marcos urges SSS, GSIS, Pag-ibig, and PhilHealth to suspend collections to help Filipinos cope with soaring fuel and commodity prices during the national energy emergency.
Workers' Group Slams Government on Oil Price Response
The General Alliance of Workers Association criticizes emergency powers for President Marcos as insufficient, demanding wage increases and labor representation in the Uplift Committee.
Davao Tricycle Drivers Push for Fare Increase as Fuel Prices Fluctuate
The Tricycle Alliance of Davao City proposes doubling the minimum fare from P10 to P20, citing inflation and Middle East conflict impacts, while commuters express budget concerns.
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Cebu City Workers Await Unpaid Wages, Council Pushes Resolution
Over 956 job order workers in Cebu City have not received their salaries from January to March 2026, prompting a City Council resolution for immediate payment. Councilor Harold Kendrick Go expressed concern for affected families, with unpaid wages dating
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