The 13th month pay is a significant financial benefit for employees in the Philippines. It is a mandatory bonus granted by law, aimed at helping workers cope with the increased expenses during the holiday season. Understanding how to compute this extra income is crucial for both employers and employees. In this article, we will discuss […]
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National Police Clearance Requirement Rejected By Silvestre Bello III
If you are an employee, then you know that the Police Clearance is one of the many requirements before you start on the newly-acquired job that you have. Luckily, Silvestre Bello III, the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment or DOLE, rejected General Debold Sinas, the PNP Chief’s proposal of requiring the National […]
The DOLE Offers Over 30K Jobs to Filipinos via Mynimo
In the most recent announcement made by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), they’re launching Mynimo Balik Trabaho; in which, they’ll offer over 30K jobs to Filipinos. These jobs that are announced by the department are both for local job opportunities and overseas. In December 5, 2020, Silvestre Bello III, the Secretary of DOLE said that […]
Application for New DOLE Camp, Now Open Online
Workers, employees, and staff members from the private sector who have either been affected by the infamous virus; or lost their livelihood may now begin applying online for the Department of Labor and Employment’s second tranche of cash aid through the new DOLE Camp (COVID-19 Adjustment Measures Program). Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said that […]
19K Jobs Offered in the IT-BPM Industry; OFWs prioritized
There are almost 19K jobs offered in the IT-BPM industry (information technology and business process management) and the applicants prioritized for this work are overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who were displaced from their current jobs due to the coronavirus disease pandemic. The 19K jobs offered in the IT-BPM industry are in partnership with the Department […]
13th Month Pay on Pro Rata Basis – Malacañang
The 13th month shall be distributed on a pro rata basis, said the Malacañang earlier this week. What does this mean for people and employees? Basically, it means that employees would not be able to receive their full pay this year, instead, their 13th month will be according to the actual salary earned. Labor Undersecretary […]
DOLE to Propose Deferment of 13th Month Pay
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) may potentially propose the deferment of 13th month pay. The arising possibility of this is due to the unforeseen impact of the pandemic upon businesses. Instead of the complete disposal of the financial benefit, DOLE offers the postponing of 13th month pay as a better option. Labor Secretary […]
