Category : Labor Employment


Fuel Price Surge Cuts Jeepney Driver's Income in Lapu-Lapu

Joel Dela Cruz, a 55-year-old jeepney driver in Lapu-Lapu City, faces financial hardship as fuel prices double, reducing his daily earnings from P800 to P300-500. With two children in school and medical needs, he calls for government aid amid rising costs

DOLE P1.2B Emergency Fund for Middle East Crisis Workers

The Department of Labor and Employment has allocated P1.2 billion to support workers affected by the Middle East crisis through its Tupad emergency employment program, offering 10-30 days of community work at minimum wage.

Cebu City Payroll Delays Affect 956 Job Order Workers

Incomplete documentary requirements and processing bottlenecks have caused delayed salaries for at least 956 job order workers in Cebu City, with unpaid amounts estimated at P84 million. The Human Resource Development Office cites issues in submission and

Cebu City Workers Await Unpaid Wages, Council Pushes Resolution

Over 956 job order workers in Cebu City have not received their salaries from January to March 2026, prompting a City Council resolution for immediate payment. Councilor Harold Kendrick Go expressed concern for affected families, with unpaid wages dating

Taiwan Opens to Filipino Domestic Helpers, New Job Avenues

Taiwan emerges as a potential destination for Filipino household service workers, with a new policy allowing families to hire migrant domestic helpers. The move provides an alternative for OFWs affected by Middle East conflicts.

Filipino Doctors, Nurses Flee Abroad, Hospitals Struggle

Thousands of Filipino medical professionals depart annually for higher pay overseas, creating a national shortage of over 127,000 nurses and overwhelming public hospitals with understaffed wards and longer patient waits.

Ex-Rebels Finish Financial Literacy Training in Zamboanga

Eighteen former rebels from the 53rd Infantry Battalion have completed a Financial Literacy and Microenterprise Development Training in Zamboanga del Sur, equipping them with skills for sustainable livelihoods and economic independence.

DOLE: Lawmakers Must Use Data for Wage Policies

The Department of Labor and Employment calls on legislators to rely on robust data and thorough analysis when crafting wage policies to ensure fair worker income and economic stability, respecting congressional autonomy.

Panay Transport Strike Planned Over Fuel Price Protests

Transport groups in Panay held a transport holiday on March 23, 2026, protesting rising fuel prices and demanding government intervention. Organizers announced a broader transport strike scheduled for March 26 as part of nationwide actions.

Fare Hike Halted, Drivers Struggle Financially

A recent fare increase suspension has left drivers grappling with financial challenges, as they face rising costs without additional revenue. This development highlights ongoing tensions in the transportation sector.

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