The Department of Labor and Employment has mandated specific wage rules for February 17, 2026, a special non-working day for Chinese New Year, including 30% to 50% additional pay for employees who work.
Private sector employees working on Chinese New Year are entitled to a 30% wage premium. DOLE also emphasizes that workers cannot be dismissed without valid legal grounds, outlining protections and dispute resolution options.
The Valentine's Day Job Fair in Bacolod City saw 3,653 jobseekers participate, with 46 hired on the spot. Organized by Peso-Bacolod and DOLE, the event featured 70 companies offering diverse employment opportunities.
The Lapu-Lapu City government's Pre-Valentine's Day Job Fair 2026 resulted in over 300 applicants hired immediately, with 323 securing urgent jobs from 1,469 vacancies across 23 companies.
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A Pre-Valentine's Day job fair in Lapu-Lapu City resulted in 323 out of 744 applicants being hired immediately, with Mayor Cindi Chan praising its impact on families and Peso highlighting employer participation.
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
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.
Light Rail Manila Corporation partners with Manila City to deploy persons with disabilities as station service aides, aiming to provide employment opportunities and enhance operational efficiency.
The Department of Labor and Employment encourages employers to allow employees with young children to take leave for measles-rubella vaccinations, supporting a national health initiative.
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The Department of Migrant Workers is finalizing new standard contracts focused on compensation for sick or injured seafarers, collaborating with industry leaders to improve their welfare.
The Department of Labor and Employment encourages private companies to host vaccination sites and grant leave for employees with young children during the DOH's immunization campaign.
The proposed 14th-month pay for private-sector workers sparks debate on economic relief versus business sustainability, examining historical context and implementation challenges.
PhilHealth Davao Region introduces a one-time interest waiver for missed premium payments from 2013-2024, aiming to help delinquent employers settle obligations and improve compliance rates.
The Department of Labor and Employment-Davao Region reminds employers and employees about wage regulations for Chinese New Year and Edsa People Power Revolution holidays in February 2026.
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The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region begins its first recruitment phase for Non-Uniformed Personnel, targeting 40 positions across four offices in the region.
Lapu-Lapu City Government's Peso organizes a Pre-Valentine's Day Job Fair on February 13, 2026, featuring 1,469 job vacancies across multiple sectors to boost local employment.
The Police Regional Office in Negros Island Region begins interviewing 120 applicants for 40 NUP roles across Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, and Bacolod City.
The Department of Labor and Employment has allocated over P5.3 million for emergency employment, benefiting displaced workers in Mayon's danger zone through the Tupad program.
The Department of Migrant Workers announces that more than 25,000 OFWs in South Korea will benefit from a 2.9% minimum wage hike effective January 1, 2026, covering all industries and ensuring equal treatment with local employees.
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The Philippines' unemployment rate remained at 4.4% in December 2025, unchanged from November but higher year-on-year, with labor force participation declining, according to PSA data.
A taxi driver named Lando writes to Papa Joe about a relief driver who started well but became disrespectful and negligent, seeking guidance on handling the deteriorating work relationship.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 held Paghimamat Part 2, a homecoming event for former employees, offering guidance on health and wellness for a meaningful retirement transition.
The Gabay ng Unyon sa Telekomunikasyon ng mga Superbisor sa PLDT (Guts-PLDT) intensifies protests for a fair 2026-2028 collective bargaining agreement, challenging management led by Manny V. Pangilinan amid PLDT's significant financial growth.
DOLE-NCR Director Sarah Mirasol emphasizes the legal requirement for employment contracts and social security registration for domestic workers as the new P7,800 monthly minimum wage in Metro Manila takes effect on February 7, 2026.
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The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board approves a wage increase for domestic workers in Metro Manila, benefiting over 220,000 individuals starting February 2026.
The Supreme Court has affirmed that 94 GMA Network talents are regular employees, not contractors, ordering reinstatement and back wages after an 11-year legal fight.
The Employees' Compensation Commission offers immediate assistance and benefits to workers injured and families of those killed in the Binaliw Sanitary Landfill disaster in Cebu City.
RTWPB-Davao schedules public hearing on February 13, 2026 to review minimum wage rates for private sector workers and household helpers amid strong public support for wage increases.
Parañaque Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan files House Bill 4796 to ensure job security, fair wages, and benefits for civilian staff in uniformed agencies.
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Davao City's Public Employment and Services Office (Peso) launches an intensified 2026 employment campaign with multiple job fairs, aiming to surpass last year's record of 41 events and connect job seekers with local and international employers.
