The Department of Labor and Employment notes with concern claims that its flagship program TUPAD or Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced workers “is being taken advantage of by some politicians.” We do not condone such activities, especially those requiring the participation of would-be beneficiaries in caravans to be able to avail of assistance under the continue reading : DOLE STATEMENT ON TUPAD PROGRAM
Safety officers now mandatory in clinics, labs – DOLE
Independently operating medical, dental, lying-in, and optical clinics, including laboratories with not more than nine workers, are now required by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to have safety officers. DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the requirement, which is mandated by Labor Advisory No. 20, Series of 2021, aims to further guarantee the continue reading : Safety officers now mandatory in clinics, labs – DOLE
Vaxxed Zambo vendors get BikeCINATION livelihood assistance from DOLE 9
ZAMBOANGA CITY, October 28, 2021 – A total of 15 home-based vendors from various barangays in Zamboanga City were among the first beneficiaries of the BikeCINATION Project of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe with Assistant RD Imelda F. Gatinao personally handed the livelihood package yesterday at the continue reading : Vaxxed Zambo vendors get BikeCINATION livelihood assistance from DOLE 9
DOLE to employers: Observe proper holiday pay rules amid pandemic
News Release 28 October 2021 Despite the crippling impact of the COVID-19 on the economy and businesses, the labor department reminded the employers in the private sector to comply with their legal obligation in providing proper wages to their workers for the declared holidays in November 2021. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the government continue reading : DOLE to employers: Observe proper holiday pay rules amid pandemic
DOLE TUPAD Program gains traction in Zamboanga del Sur with P5.4 M payout to workers
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Informal sector workers in Zamboanga del Sur received TUPAD wages from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. DOLE 9 Regional Director Atty. Roy L Buenafe said that the DOLE Zamboanga del Sur Field Office headed by Miraflor J. Casanes facilitated the payouts of a total of continue reading : DOLE TUPAD Program gains traction in Zamboanga del Sur with P5.4 M payout to workers
DOLE TUPAD intensifies in Sibugay Province
ZAMBOANGA CITY, October 25, 2021 — Following the recent visit of Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III, DOLE 9 continued to intensify TUPAD activities in Zamboanga Peninsula. Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe said that the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers program aims to provide emergency employment to displaced workers and informal workers whose continue reading : DOLE TUPAD intensifies in Sibugay Province
DOLE releases guidelines on payment of 13th month pay
ZAMBOANGA CITY, October 25, 2021 — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) released today the guidelines on the proper computation of 13th month pay for private-sector workers through Labor Advisory N0. 18, Series of 2021 signed by Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III. The advisory requires employers to pay the said benefit to rank-and-file continue reading : DOLE releases guidelines on payment of 13th month pay
316 informal sector workers benefit from DOLE TUPAD in Sirawai, Zanorte
ZAMBOANGA CITY, October 21, 2021- Some 316 informal workers from Sirawai Municipality, Zamboanga del Norte have started paid community work under the TuUPAD program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe said that the DOLE Liloy Satellite Office facilitated the orientation of these beneficiaries on October 14, 2021 continue reading : 316 informal sector workers benefit from DOLE TUPAD in Sirawai, Zanorte
DOLE awards P157M TUPAD Assistance in Zamboanga Peninsula
ZAMBOANGA CITY, October 7, 2021 – Thousands of informal workers in Zamboanga Peninsula, affected by the on-going pandemic, received cash-for-work and livelihood assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the total amount of Php 157 million. This after Labor Secretary Silvestre ‘Bebot’ H. Bello III handed checks to various local government units continue reading : DOLE awards P157M TUPAD Assistance in Zamboanga Peninsula
DOLE 9 joins Duterte Legacy: Barangayanihan Caravan in Dipolog City
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 joined the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), along with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police at the Provincial Police Office, Camp Hamac, Sicayab, Dipolog City yesterday, for the launch of the “Duterte Legacy: Barangayanihan Caravan Towards continue reading : DOLE 9 joins Duterte Legacy: Barangayanihan Caravan in Dipolog City
100 Pagadianon youths complete DOLE’s Jobstart Life Skills Training
ZAMBOANGA CITY– After graduating from their Life Skills Training in August, over a hundred youths from Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, will move on to the next phase of the Jobstart Philippines program of the Department of Labor and Employment. DOLE 9 Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe said that the program aims to assist continue reading : 100 Pagadianon youths complete DOLE’s Jobstart Life Skills Training
DOLE ZDNFO issues Safety Seal Certificate to ZANECO
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Sep 24 – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 through its Zamboanga del Norte Field Office (ZDNFO) announced that it awarded a Safety Seal Certificate to Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative which signifies the establishment’s compliance with the minimum public health standards (MPHS) set by the government. DOLE 9 Regional Director continue reading : DOLE ZDNFO issues Safety Seal Certificate to ZANECO