Sen. Mark Villar proposed a bill to address job hunt costs and skills mismatch Senator Mark Villar called for the immediate passage of two bills aimed at expanding job opportunities and reducing barriers faced by Filipino workers and job seekers. In line with the commemoration of Labor Day on Friday, May 1, the lawmaker asserted … Read more
VP Sara Duterte Calls Filipino Workers The Backbone Of Economic Resilience SARA DUTERTE – Vice President Sara Duterte delivered a heartfelt Labor Day message recognizing the vital role of Filipino workers in the nation’s growth. On Labor Day, May 1, Vice President Sara Duterte paid tribute to Filipino workers, recognizing their vital role in sustaining … Read more
Risa Hontiveros Calls Out Impact Of Soaring Prices On Workers’ Income RISA HONTIVEROS – Senator Risa Hontiveros stressed that wage increases are not enough as rising prices continue to burden Filipino workers. Senator Risa Hontiveros emphasized that wage increases alone are not enough to sustain Filipino workers if the rising cost of basic goods and … 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
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Gives Message for Filipinos on Labor Day SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President expressed her admiration to the workers in her message for the Labor Day celebration today, May 1. Today, the Filipino people are celebrating the Labor Day which is one of the regular holidays in the list of the … Read more
Pres. Bongbong Marcos Says Labor Day Chance to Make Concrete Ways To Help Filipino Families BONGBONG MARCOS – The President gave a message for the workers on Labor Day assuring them of the government’s commitment to their welfare. Every year, there are several regular holidays and special non-working days in the Philippines. Undeniably, the Philippine … Read more
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced an LRT free ride on these dates. LRT FREE RIDE – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced this initiative on Tuesday to mark this year’s Labor Day. In a video message on Tuesday, President Bongbong Marcos announced that there will be free rides for commuters in celebration of Labor Day. According … Read more
Delivery Riders & Courier Service Drivers to Initiate Nationwide Strike on Labor Day Over Commission Rates and Lack of Protection Delivery riders and courier service drivers were set to initiate a nationwide strike on Labor Day over commission rates and lack of protection. Filipino delivery riders and drivers of courier services will conduct a nationwide … Read more
HOLIDAY TODAY JUNE 12, 2023 – Below is a comprehensive full list of the regular holidays and special non-working days in the Philippines this month. In the Philippine calendar, the dates marked red are regular holidays. One of these dates contains the holiday today, June 12, 2023, when the Filipinos celebrate the commemoration of the … Read more
HOLIDAY JUNE 2023 – You can check the list of regular holidays and special non-working days in the Philippines this year. Every year, there are a lot of regular holidays in the Philippines. These are marked red in the calendar and work and classes are suspended in these days. There are also several special non-working … Read more