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
DOLE Issues Holiday Pay Rules for August 21, 2023 (Ninoy Aquino Day) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued a reminder to employers regarding the holiday pay rules for August 21, 2023, which marks Ninoy Aquino Day. Last week, Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma signed Labor Advisory No. 17, Series of 2023, which outlines the … Read more
House plenary unanimously voted for the Eddie Garcia Act The Eddie Garcia Act or House Bill 1270 was approved by the House of Representatives on Monday. This bill was prompted by the heartbreaking incident that happened to Philippine showbiz icon Eddie Garcia. To recall, the veteran star died in 2019 after he accidentally tripped over … Read more
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
Holiday Pay Rules for National Heroes Day (August 29, 2022), According to DOLE The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released the holiday pay rules for National Heroes Day (August 29, 2022). National Heroes Day is a regular holiday in the Philippines also known as ‘Araw ng mga Bayani’, which is celebrated every last … Read more
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
Private Employers Reminded by Labor Department Regarding Holiday Pay Rules on Election Day (May 9) The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reminded the private employers regarding the holiday pay rules on Election Day (May 9). On Monday (May 9, 2022), the Labor Department has reminded the Filipino private employers regarding the holiday pay rule … Read more
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
DOLE Reminds Employers of Holiday Pay Rules for April 9 & Holy Week Holidays The Department of Labor and Employment has issued the holiday pay rules for April 9 and Holy Week holidays. DOLE Secretary Silvester Bello III reminded the employers of holiday pay rules for the upcoming holidays this month of April. The Philippines will … Read more
DOLE Orders Wage Board to Include Possible Pay Hike for Domestic Helpers on their Study SALARY INCREASE – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ordered RTWPB to study pay hike for the domestic helpers. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III has ordered the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) to include the study of wage … Read more