We all know that Labor Day is being commemorated and celebrated on the first day of May (May 1). However, why do we celebrate it and consider as holiday? Or how and when did it started? Labor Day: Significance in the Philippines According to research, the first Labor Day in the Philippines was commemorated on […]
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DOLE: Employees to receive double pay on April holidays
Yesterday, April 4, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that employers must pay workers double pay for services rendered on the proclaimed regular holidays this month. “They should be paid an additional 30 percent of the hourly rate for working overtime. Moreover, employees working on a regular holiday and days off should receive […]
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 […]
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 […]
