Anchored on Project Angel Tree, the Department of Labor and Employment IX thru its Zamboanga City Field Office (ZCFO) in coordination with the Zamboanga City Federation of Family Welfare Committees (FWC), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority IX (TESDA), City Health Office and the City Social Welfare and Development Office conducted “Na Ika-7 Pascua continue reading : Pascua na Agosto brings smiles to 53 working children in Zamboanga City
DOLE 9 conducts Project HOPE Stakeholder Engagement
ZAMBOANGA CITY—The Department of Labor and Employment IX (DOLE 9) continues to give hope to workers in the fishing and canning industry through Project HOPE (Helping Others Prosper Economically), a holistic package of assistance for affected workers during the closed fishing season in the Region. DOLE 9 Regional Director Ofelia B. Domingo stressed the importance continue reading : DOLE 9 conducts Project HOPE Stakeholder Engagement
Employers told to observe holiday pay rules for August 2019
The month of August is laden with holidays thus Department of Labor and Employment IX (DOLE 9) reminds employers to strictly observe the rule on the payment of wages for the regular holidays on August 12 and 26 and Special (Non-Working) Holiday on August 21. DOLE 9 Director Ofelia B. Domingo said that workers who continue reading : Employers told to observe holiday pay rules for August 2019
DOLE ZamPen Region holds 2nd Local Chief Executives Forum
Zamboanga City – The Department of Labor and Employment Region 9 gathered 55 Local Chief Executives (LCE) from the entire region to the 2nd LCE Forum with the theme: “Forging Alliance towards Local Development: PESO Institutionalization”, on August 16, 2019 at Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City. Director Ofelia B. Domingo of DOLE 9 emphasized that continue reading : DOLE ZamPen Region holds 2nd Local Chief Executives Forum
DOLE Isabela holds Partners’ Forum for on Child Labor Program
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN — In connection with the implementation of the Philippine Program Against Child Labor (PPACL), the Department of Labor and Employment Region 9 (DOLE9) – Isabela City Field Office (ICFO) in partnership with the City Government of Isabela’s Public Employment Services Office (PESO) conducted a Partners’ Forum on Child Labor Program last August continue reading : DOLE Isabela holds Partners’ Forum for on Child Labor Program
DOLE 9’s Project HOPE ventures into chili production
ZAMBOANGA CITY— With more people being fond of hot and spicy food, restaurants in the city are in need of chili suppliers who could meet their demand. Taking advantage of this demand in Zamboanga Peninsula, the beneficiaries of DOLE’s Project HOPE (Helping Others Prosper Economically) has now prioritized the production of chili peppers as one continue reading : DOLE 9’s Project HOPE ventures into chili production
DOLE 9 orients Community Facilitators for Child Labor Program
ZAMBOANGA CITY—The Department of Labor and Employment continues its efforts to prevent and eliminate child labor across the country thru massive profiling and provision of assistance and appropriate interventions to the child laborers and their parents. In 2018, DOLE tapped the Government Internship Program (GIP) beneficiaries as enumerators to identify the children who will be continue reading : DOLE 9 orients Community Facilitators for Child Labor Program
DOLE 9 celebrates NDPR Week with 100 PWDs
ZAMBOANGA CITY — In line with the celebration of National Disabilities Prevention Week, the Department of Labor and Employment IX in coordination with the Zamboanga City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted a one-day consultation and orientation of relevant Laws continue reading : DOLE 9 celebrates NDPR Week with 100 PWDs
Cassava Growers and Processors Association declared as National Winner in the 2018 Search for Best DOLE-Assisted Livelihood Project
The Cassava Growers and Processors Association (CAGAPA) of Aseniero, Dapitan City was proclaimed as the National Winner in the recently concluded 2018 Search for Best DOLE-Assisted Livelihood Projects Group Category held at Prince Hotel, Ermita, Manila on May 27, 2019. Regional Director Ofelia B. Domingo shared that out of several entries from different regions in continue reading : Cassava Growers and Processors Association declared as National Winner in the 2018 Search for Best DOLE-Assisted Livelihood Project