Category : Labor Employment


SSS Studies Loan Moratorium and Penalty Condonation

The Social Security System is actively evaluating a loan moratorium for members and a condonation program for employer contribution penalties to provide immediate financial relief amid economic challenges.

Wage Boards Hasten Review of Pay Hike Petitions

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Central Visayas pledges urgent deliberation on a recent wage hike petition, while the NCR board prepares to start its review cycle next month.

Gawa Thanks Gatchalian for P1,500 Monthly Aid Proposal

The General Alliance of Workers Association expresses gratitude to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian for recommending a P1,500 monthly financial aid to all minimum wage earners in the Philippines, calling it a beacon of hope amid soaring living costs.

Garments Factory Shutdown in Mactan EPZ Affects 580 Workers

A Taiwanese sports apparel factory in Mactan Export Processing Zone 2 has ceased operations due to order shortages, displacing 580 employees. Government aid programs are underway, but the closure highlights ongoing challenges in the local manufacturing se

Fuel Crisis Hits Filipino Drivers: Health vs. Livelihood

Traditional jeepney and modern PUV drivers in Lapu-Lapu City are struggling as soaring fuel costs slash earnings, forcing them to choose between buying medicines and putting food on the table. With daily incomes plummeting, they appeal for government inte

SSS, DOLE Aid Workers in Oil Crisis

The Social Security System is considering a loan moratorium and condonation for employers, while DOLE allocates P1.2 billion for TUPAD to support displaced workers, including drivers and farmers, during the Middle East oil crisis.

Health Workers Protest at DOH for Wage Hikes, Benefits

The Alliance of Health Workers held a protest rally at the Department of Health central office, calling for salary increases, bonuses, allowances, and regularization of contractual employees amid rising living costs.

Iloilo Tricycle Drivers Get P5,000 Fuel Subsidy

Nearly 2,000 tricycle drivers and operators in Iloilo City will receive P5,000 fuel subsidies from the DSWD, with distribution starting April 8, 2026, to help offset rising fuel and commodity prices.

DOLE Seeks to Improve Tupad Program's Image and Impact

The Department of Labor and Employment is working to change the perception of its Tupad emergency employment program from a 'walis-walis' endeavor to a more meaningful community initiative, with P1.2 billion allocated for Middle East crisis-affected worke

Opascor Workers and Supervisors Form Independent Unions

The Opascor Workers' Union and supervisors' union have officially registered as independent labor organizations, ending decades-long affiliation with ALU-TUCP. Union leaders cite improved employee welfare programs and a fresh start in management relations

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

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