Labor Department Urges Employers to Release 13th Month Pay Early

Labor Department

The Labor Department is urging the employers to release the 13th-month pay of their employees earlier. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma asked business owner to release 13th-month pay sooner although employers are allowed to give it until December 24. The Employers Confederation of the Philippines Vice President George Barcelon believes that it would be be beneficial for the … Read more

DOLE Asks Business Owners to Give 13th Month Pay Early

DOLE

Business Owners Urged by DOLE to Release 13th Month Pay of Employees Early The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) made a plea to business owners to release the 13th-month pay of their employees earlier. On Tuesday (November 8, 2023), Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma shared this request, emphasizing that an early payout would enable employees … Read more

President Marcos Declares December 26 As A Special Non-Working Day

President Marcos

December 26 is Special Non-Working Day. President Marcos signs Proclamation No. 115. PRESIDENT MARCOS – Through Proclamation No. 115, President Bongbong Marcos declares December 26 as a Special Non-Working Day. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issues Proclamation No. 115 declaring Dec. 26, 2022, the day after Christmas, as a special non-working day throughout the country. This … Read more

Incoming Labor Chief To Promote Local Employment over Work Abroad

Incoming labor chief Bienvenido Laguesma

Incoming Labor Chief Speaks on Plan in Leading DOLE Incoming labor chief Bienvenido Laguesma revealed that he would make a pitch to promote local employment over overseas work. The term of the current administration is about to end and several posts will be turned over to the winning candidates in the Elections 2022. After 98% … Read more

DOLE Says Thousands of Job Opportunities Will Open on Labor Day

Job Opportunities

DOLE Announces Job Opportunities for Filipino Jobseekers Will Open on Labor Day The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that over 100, 000 job opportunities will open on Labor Day (May 1, 2022). On Friday (April 29, 2022), the Labor Department said that jobseekers could participate on thousands of job opportunities that will open on Labor … Read more