Category : Labor Employment


Rice Aid for Garment Workers in Lapu-Lapu Amid Work Cuts

Lapu-Lapu City government distributes rice assistance to 80 garment workers at Mactan Export Processing Zone after their company reduced operations to three days a week, with support continuing through monitoring and potential further aid.

Davao Region Workers Get Wage Increases in 2026

Thousands of minimum wage earners in Davao Region will receive pay increases ranging from P20 to P30 daily for private sector workers and P500 to P1,500 monthly for domestic workers, effective March 13, 2026.

Bicol Wage Board Starts Deliberations on New Minimum Wage

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Bicol has completed public hearings and consultations, now entering formal deliberations to determine a new minimum wage rate for workers, considering inflation and employer capacity.

No Extra Pay for EDSA 40th Anniversary Work Day

The Department of Labor and Employment confirms February 25, 2026, a Special Working Day for the EDSA Revolution anniversary, will not require holiday pay, following standard wage rules.

NWPC: Below Minimum Wage Pay Risks Fines, Jail

The National Wages and Productivity Commission emphasizes that private companies must adhere to regional minimum wage rates, with violations punishable by fines up to P100,000 and imprisonment.

MEPZ Workers' Wages Halved as Export Orders Decline

More than 100 employees at Mactan Export Processing Zone 1 have seen their workdays cut in half due to a shortage of overseas orders, leading to reduced incomes and reliance on government aid for basic needs.

Davao Wage Review Continues Amidst Labor and Management Talks

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-Davao is still reviewing proposals for a potential wage increase, with no final decision yet. Recent public hearings involved labor and management discussions, but domestic workers were absent, promptin

New DMW Rules Speed Up Justice for OFWs

The Department of Migrant Workers has introduced new adjudication rules to decentralize hearings, enable electronic filing, and ensure faster case resolutions for overseas Filipino workers nationwide.

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