NCR Workers Start Receiving P60 Daily Wage Increase NCR – Around 1.1 million NCR workers are getting a boost in their daily wages as the latest wage adjustment officially takes effect. Around 1.1 million minimum wage workers in the National Capital Region are now covered by a P60 increase in their daily pay following the … Read more
DOLE Warns Employers Over Below-Minimum Piece-Rate Pay The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has addressed the controversial ₱1-per-parcel payment scheme offered by entrepreneur and internet personality Rosmar Tan after the job post went viral and received criticism online. The issue started in August when Rosmar posted a job opening for stay-out packers in Tagaytay. … Read more
DOLE Fines Tab Baldwin ₱9.8M Over Work Permit Violations The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has ordered former Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin to pay PHP9.8 million for alleged violations of employment permit requirements. Ateneo de Manila University was also ordered to pay PHP4.9 million for employing Baldwin without the required permits. … Read more
Content Creators Below 15 Years Old Will Be Required to Obtain Working Permits, According to DOLE The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will require working permits for content creators below 15 years old. The Labor Department has announced stricter rules for children under 15 years old who are involved in content creation and the entertainment industry, … Read more
Nationwide Job Fair Set on Independence Day (June 12, 2026), DOLE Says The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) prepares to hold a nationwide job fair in celebration of Independence Day on June 12, 2026. The large-scale hiring event is expected to provide more than 95,000 job opportunities across different parts of the country. The program aims to help … Read more
DOLE Says No Nationwide Wage Increase Will Happen on May 1, 2026 (Labor Day) The Department of Labor and Employment clarified that there will be no nationwide wage increase on Labor Day on May 1, 2026. The Labor Department has made it clear that there will be no nationwide wage increase for minimum wage earners this coming Labor … Read more
Energy Savings May Bring a Four-Day Workweek to Reality WORKWEEK – The Department of Labor and Employment is open to studying a four-day workweek that could help Filipino workers save energy and time. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shared that its agency is open to carefully studying the proposal for a four-day workweek … Read more
DOLE Says Employees Cannot Be Forced to Dance or Join Production Numbers During Christmas Parties The Department of Labor and Employment reminds companies that employees cannot be forced to dance at Christmas parties As Christmas parties approach, DOLE reminded companies to respect the rights and personal choices of their employees, especially when it comes to party activities. The labor department clarified that workers … Read more
DOLE Urges Employers to Strengthen Workplace Safety Program The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is urging employers to strengthen the workplace safety program. The Labor Department has introduced a stronger push for workplace safety as the country continues to face various disruptive events ranging from natural disasters to unexpected emergencies. The agency is directing employers to put in place … Read more
Driver Gets Fired After Rescuing Flood Victims in Cebu A wing van driver who was fired after rescuing the flood victims in Cebu is set to received recognition from DOLE. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE Region 7) is set to give a recognition to the driver who lost his job after using his company vehicle to save … Read more