Holiday Pay Rules for June 12, 2021 Released by DOLE DOLE has released a labor advisory reminding the employers of holiday pay rules for June 12, 2021 (Independence Day). The Department of Labor and Employment has released the labor advisory no. 12 urging the employers to observe the proper payment of wages during the regular … Read more
DOLE Appeals to National Government For P5 Billion Fund DOLE – The Department of Labor and Employment is appealing for P5 billion fund for workers who consumed their leave credits but need to absent due to the pandemic. The Philippines continues to fight against the spread of COVID-19. The authorities encourage everyone to stay at … Read more
OFWs Vaccinated with “Sinovac” Alarmed After Saudi Arabia Announced Prohibition Several Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) vaccinated with the Chinese vaccine “Sinovac” alarmed after Saudi Arabia’s government allegedly barred them from entering the country. OFWs who have received the Sinovac vaccine, which is made in China, are concerned that they would be denied entry to Saudi … Read more
Workers Aid Dismay After Rude Employer Pays Their Cash Bonds in Sacks of Cents Several workers have expressed their complaints against their rude employer for paying their cash bonds in cents. A Facebook user named Eduardo Fuerte Marin has shared the photos of sacks containing 10 and 25 cents as the payment of employer to … Read more
Over 4,000 Filipino Nurses to Return to Jobs Abroad, According to DOLE DOLE said that over 4,000 Filipino nurses are set to return to overseas job after losing their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday (May 13, 2021), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III announced that 4,610 Filipino … Read more
Jobless Drivers Now Included in CAMP Tourism Program, According to DOLE The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said that jobless drivers may apply for CAMP tourism program for cash aid. The coronavirus disease affects millions of people all around the world and even took thousands of lives. The respiratory disease does not only affect … Read more
DOLE to Hire 12K Contact Tracers to Work Under the “NCR Plus” The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) seeks 12,000 individuals to work as contact tracers under “NCR Plus” or enhanced community quarantine anew. An estimated 12,000 contact tracers are needed by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to be assigned to the … Read more
Sen. Drilon Stressed That It is Not Needed to Establish OFW Department Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon stressed that the plan to establish a Department of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) is not needed. According to him, it will not address the problems faced by Filipinos working abroad. Drilon made the statement at the deliberation of … Read more
Around 100,000 Filipinos Wait for Resumption of Deployment of Household Workers in UAE, According to DOLE The Department of Labor and Employment said that around 100,000 Filipinos want to become household workers in UAE. On Wednesday (March 3, 2021), Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III reported that over 100,000 Filipino people are waiting for the deployment of household … Read more
DOLE Offers Filipino Nurses To UK, Germany If They Agree To Donate Vaccines To PH DOLE OFFERS FILIPINO NURSES – Amid the coronavirus pandemic, countries are striving to secure themselves much-needed vaccines. Currently, rich and powerful nations such as the United States have early access to the vaccines. However, this leaves countries like the Philippines … Read more