DOLE released this 2021 in-demand jobs information These are the 2021 in-demand jobs as released by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The year 2020 has been a rough time for many workers, especially those who have no fixed income and those who were retrenched due to the pandemic. Many business owners decided to … Read more
DOLE Seeks Hike in Cash Aid for Workers Who Suffered Work-Related Diseases & Injuries at Work The Department of Labor Employment is now seeking an increase in cash aid for the employees with work-related diseases and injuries. On Tuesday (December 22, 2020), Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III is urging Employees’ Compensation Commission (ECC) to raise the … Read more
Around 3.8M Local Workers & 550k OFWs Displaced Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, According to DOLE The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported that the COVID-19 pandemic has displaced over 3.8 million workers and almost 550,000 OFWs. On Thursday (December 17, 2020), DOLE Assistance Secretary Dominique Tutay said that around 3.8 million Filipino employees and … Read more
Bea Binene is now a Labor Ambassadress The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) chose Kapuso star Bea Binene to be its new Labor Ambassadress. From her youngers years, Bea has shown that she can do various roles in movies and TV series. She did various projects under the management of the Kapuso network. Now, … Read more
DOLE Reminds Employers of Holiday Pay Rules for November 30 (Bonifacio Day) The Department of Labor and Employment reminded the employers regarding the holiday pay rules for November 30, 2020 (Bonifacio Day). DOLE issues Labor Advisory No. 29-2020 announcing the November 30 (Monday) holiday pay rule. The agency reminded the companies and employers to follow … Read more
DOLE Explains Limit Set on Deployment of Healthworkers Abroad DOLE – The Department of Labor and Employment clarified the 5,000 cap set on the deployment of healthworkers abroad. The Philippines is one of the countries that logged cases of the COVID-19 disease. As of this writing, the Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a total … Read more
Owner and Contractors of Skyway Extension Liable for Collapse of Girder, According to DOLE The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said that the owner and contractors of Skyway Extension project are liable for the accident. On Monday (November 23, 2020), the labor department said that Skyway extension project owner and contractors are liable for … Read more
DOLE Worries Rate of Unemployment in Philippines May Increase Due to Latest Typhoons The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is fearing that unemployment in the country might increase due to the recent calamities. Labor Assistant Secretary Dominique Tutay expressed its concern and fear regarding the possible increase in numbers of unemployed workers in the Philippines. … Read more
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello Says “No Work, No Pay” for November 1 & 2 Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said that “No Work, No Pay” principle shall be applied on November 1 and 2, 2020 holiday. The Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello said in a statement that companies and employers could apply ‘no work, no pay’ … Read more
Pimentel Says Workers Must Get 13th Month Pay Amid DOLE’s Proposal to Defer It Senator Pimentel said that the worker must receive their 13th month pay amid DOLE’s proposal to allow companies to defer it. Earlier this week, the Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III proposed to allow companies and private businesses … Read more