DOLE Issues Holiday Pay Rules for Year-End 2025
DOLE reminds private employers of correct holiday pay rates for Rizal Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day 2025. Ensure compliance with Labor Advisory 17-2025.
DOLE reminds private employers of correct holiday pay rates for Rizal Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day 2025. Ensure compliance with Labor Advisory 17-2025.
Davao City Council greenlights P187.3M supplemental budget for employee incentives. Learn about the SRI, gratuity pay, and the funding source.
A controversial comment at an anti-corruption rally calling Rizal's heroism 'taphaw' ignites a deeper discussion on Philippine nationalism, readiness for change, and the true meaning of sacrifice. Read more.
DOLE mandates all private employers to submit their 13th month pay compliance reports by January 15, 2026. Learn the requirements and submit via the DERS portal.
Mandaue City enforces a ban on laser lights, drones, kites, and balloons across all 27 barangays to address security concerns raised by Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
Learn to cook the classic Filipino Hamonado sa Rizal with this detailed recipe. Perfect for family meals, this sweet-savory pork dish features pineapple juice and hotdogs. Try it today!
Two men crashed their car in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental on Christmas Day. Their attempt to flee led to their arrest and the seizure of P544,000 worth of suspected shabu.
A large emergency-level fire came within 2km of Boddington, WA on Christmas Day, burning 3,700 hectares. Residents evacuated as firefighters battle the blaze. Read the latest updates.
DOLE clarifies holiday pay rates for employees working on Dec 24 & 25, 2025. Know your rights for special non-working day and regular holiday compensation.
Cebu's Provincial Board recommends major budget cuts for the PIO and Sugbo News, citing excessive overtime pay and insufficient public service justification. Details inside.
BCGEU president apologizes for spoiled food at Bacolod City's Year-End event. Mayor orders investigation into the P3.2 million celebration. Details on accountability measures.
DOLE outlines pay rules for Dec 24 & 25, 2025. Workers get extra pay for Christmas Eve & Day. Know your rights this holiday season.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival enforces strict fireworks regulations, confining sales to SRP's Pond F from Dec 18 to Jan 1 to ensure public safety. Learn the new rules.
Davao City Council greenlights ₱187.3M supplemental budget for year-end SRI and gratuity pay. Employees to receive up to ₱20,000 before New Year. Read the full details.
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya demands reports on spoiled food served to 6,650 employees. A P3.2 million budget was allocated. Read the full investigation details.
DOLE mandates all private firms to submit their 13th month pay compliance report via the online portal by January 15, 2026. Ensure your business meets the deadline.
DOLE mandates private firms to submit their 13th month pay compliance report via the online portal by January 15, 2026. Ensure your business is compliant.
Davao City halts Green GSM's all-electric taxi fleet for lacking permits. LTFRB says the company was warned. Read about the compliance issues and the future of EV transport in the city.
Explore the unwritten codes of Filipino social conduct, from respecting queues to giving up seats. Learn how these silent norms foster respect and community in everyday life.
BDO Life President Renato Vergel De Dios emphasizes life insurance as a crucial financial safety net for Filipino families. Learn why a 'Plan B' matters and how BDO Pay simplifies holiday spending.
Malacañang suspends work in government offices on Dec 29, 2025 & Jan 2, 2026, creating an extended New Year break. Frontline services remain operational. Check details now.
Negros Occidental's provincial board greenlights P85 million in Service Recognition Incentive and gratuity pay for employees. Bacolod City also approves similar benefits, aiming for pre-Christmas release.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival clarifies that casual and job order workers will receive a gratuity pay, not a bonus, before Christmas. Find out the eligibility and amounts.
Mayor Nestor Archival clarifies that the P7,000 aid for Cebu City's casual and job order workers is a gratuity pay, not a Christmas bonus, aligning with national guidelines. Over 3,000 workers to benefit.
Davao City's Rizal Park echoed with Christmas carols as chorale groups competed in the Koro sa Pasko Grand Finals on Dec 6, 2025. See the complete list of winners and their prizes here!
Davao City mandates organizers of fun runs and marathons to submit requirements 3 months ahead for events needing road closures, prioritizing participant safety and accountability.
Private sector employees working on December 8, 2025, a special non-working holiday, are entitled to 130% of their basic wage. Learn the DOLE rules for overtime and rest day pay.
A DOH official urges breaking the stigma around safe sex discussions to achieve real HIV literacy and combat the virus's spread in the Philippines. Join the conversation.
DOLE releases pay rules for the Dec 8 special non-working holiday. Workers get extra 30% pay, 50% if it's their rest day. Check the details now.
The Rizal Memorial Library and Museum in Cebu City, the nation's first 24/7 public library, was officially recognized with a historical marker by the NHCP. Discover its rich past.