Senator Joel Villanueva calls for maximizing the Work-From-Home Law to reduce commuting and fuel consumption as Middle East conflicts drive up oil prices, highlighting benefits for traffic and productivity.
Malacañang is open to studying a 4-day work week proposal as an energy-saving measure, prompted by rising tensions between Iran and Israel that threaten oil prices and the economy.
Cebu Provincial Government explores a Certified Nursing Assistant program for women and solo parents, modeled on a U.S. framework, to address hospital staffing needs and create job opportunities.
A PIDS study shows Philippine fertility has dropped to 1.8 children per couple, below replacement level, with gaps between desired and actual family sizes across income groups.
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Lapu-Lapu City government distributes rice assistance to 80 garment workers at Mactan Export Processing Zone after their company reduced operations to three days a week, with support continuing through monitoring and potential further aid.
Eighty workers at a Mactan Export Processing Zone garment subcontractor received rice subsidies from Lapu-Lapu City after their workweek was cut to three days due to fewer orders, with priority given to city residents.
Kilusang Mayo Uno-Southern Mindanao Region criticizes the P20-P30 wage increase in Davao as insufficient, citing spikes in electricity, water, and fuel prices that outpace the raise.
The International Labour Organization in the Philippines states a study on TNVS riders' and drivers' working conditions is still under technical validation and not an official report, warning against citing preliminary findings.
Thousands of minimum wage earners in Davao Region will receive pay increases ranging from P20 to P30 daily for private sector workers and P500 to P1,500 monthly for domestic workers, effective March 13, 2026.
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The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Bicol has completed public hearings and consultations, now entering formal deliberations to determine a new minimum wage rate for workers, considering inflation and employer capacity.
Peso-Davao City reports 70 senior citizens have started work in January 2026 under the Senior Citizens Work Opportunity Ordinance, with more opportunities being negotiated with major companies.
The World Bank warns of a global job gap, with 1.2 billion young people entering the workforce in developing nations like the Philippines, where unemployment is rising due to investment lags and infrastructure issues.
The Department of Labor and Employment confirms February 25, 2026, a Special Working Day for the EDSA Revolution anniversary, will not require holiday pay, following standard wage rules.
A major job fair in Davao City will provide over 2,400 vacancies, including local and overseas roles, as part of efforts to address rising unemployment rates in the region.
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The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights calls for intensified rescue efforts after a landfill collapse in Rodriguez, Rizal, with reports of over 100 injured and 50 scavengers missing.
The Department of Labor and Employment has instructed Public Employment Service Offices to assist construction workers who lost jobs, as unemployment rises due to reduced public spending.
The Department of Labor and Employment requires all construction firms to submit a Construction Safety and Health Program online before any work begins, with free processing and mandatory worker orientation.
The Cebu Provincial Government organizes a two-day job fair with 20,000 vacancies, split between local and overseas positions, as part of Governor Baricuatro's employment initiatives.
The Cebu Provincial Capitol hosts a two-day job fair on Feb. 21-22, 2026, featuring nearly 20,000 vacancies in local and overseas roles, organized by Peso and CPAC to boost employment.
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The National Wages and Productivity Commission emphasizes that private companies must adhere to regional minimum wage rates, with violations punishable by fines up to P100,000 and imprisonment.
Over 100 garment workers in Lapu-Lapu City are struggling after their workweek was reduced from six to three days due to low global orders, slashing their income by half until March 2026.
More than 100 employees at Mactan Export Processing Zone 1 have seen their workdays cut in half due to a shortage of overseas orders, leading to reduced incomes and reliance on government aid for basic needs.
More than 100 employees at a Mactan Export Processing Zone subcontractor have seen their income halved after a shift to a three-day workweek due to declining orders, with the company seeking welfare assistance.
Pasang Masda proposes a temporary P1 increase in jeepney fares, raising the minimum to P14, citing ongoing fuel price hikes and urging government and passenger understanding.
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The Department of Migrant Workers investigates reports of Filipino seafarers deployed on unregistered 'shadow fleet' vessels, warning of dangers like lack of insurance and legal protection.
A construction worker in Consolacion, Cebu, was killed after a drunken argument over a joke about a dog escalated into a stabbing. The suspect is in custody facing homicide charges.
AboitizPower's Therma Marine, Inc. sponsored a four-day tsinelas-making training for 72 PWDs in Maco, Davao de Oro, fostering economic empowerment and self-confidence through livelihood skills.
The Department of Labor and Employment has mandated specific wage rules for February 17, 2026, a special non-working day for Chinese New Year, including 30% to 50% additional pay for employees who work.
Private sector employees working on Chinese New Year are entitled to a 30% wage premium. DOLE also emphasizes that workers cannot be dismissed without valid legal grounds, outlining protections and dispute resolution options.
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The Valentine's Day Job Fair in Bacolod City saw 3,653 jobseekers participate, with 46 hired on the spot. Organized by Peso-Bacolod and DOLE, the event featured 70 companies offering diverse employment opportunities.
