Rappler's latest stories on department of labor
PH to fly back remaining deceased OFWs from Saudi Arabia on July 20
The repatriation of the bodies of overseas Filipino workers from Saudi Arabia is moved by a week
PH misses July 4 target to bring home deceased OFWs from Saudi Arabia
Without specifying a new date, the Department of Labor and Employment says they will bring home the bodies 'early next week' or the week of July 5
Bello dismisses reports of OFWs scavenging for food
The labor secretary insists the OFWs in Saudi Arabia sorted for themselves food rejected by groceries, not actual garbage
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Who is Joseph Dante, known on social media as Manila's street barber?
Nearly 100,000 OFWs stranded worldwide due to virus lockdowns
Most of the stranded Filipino workers are in the Middle East, says the Department of Labor and Employment on Sunday, May 31
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House panel eyes additional P5-billion aid for OFWs
Labor officials estimate that some 500,000 overseas Filipino workers may be out of work by the end of August
DOLE sees 5 million jobs losses due to pandemic
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III agrees that unemployment due to the pandemic could even rise to 10 million
To 'prevent' layoffs, DOLE allows employers to negotiate wage cuts
The government also passes the burden of coronavirus testing to employers
DOLE sets protocols for workplaces operating in quarantine
The protocols entail strict record-keeping by employers
DOLE's P25-billion coronavirus recovery plan: 1 million jobs, wage subsidy
The wage subsidy program will cover micro and small enterprises, including those in the gig economy and members of the media
Taiwan rejects deportation of OFW critical of Duterte
News reports from Taiwan quote its foreign ministry as saying that foreign workers enjoy freedom of speech and 'citizen treatment'
DOLE asks Taiwan to deport OFW with Facebook posts criticizing Duterte
The Philippine government wants Taiwan to deport a Filipina caregiver for her ‘nasty and malevolent’ posts about the President
DOLE approves 45,000 applications for OFW cash aid
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III has asked overseas labor offices to be 'flexible' when processing requirements of applicants given their urgent need
DOLE takes back advisory on ending OFW cash aid in some countries
(UPDATED) DOLE describes as 'wrong' its earlier announcement that it has run out of money for OFWs who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic
Bello suspends Dubai welfare officer over misconduct
(UPDATED) The suspension comes after the government was accused of repurposing donations into relief packs for Dubai OFWs affected by the coronavirus pandemic
DOLE stops accepting applications for workers' cash aid
'The requests simply ballooned beyond the capacity of DOLE's resources,' says Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III
Over 1 million Filipino workers displaced due to coronavirus
The Department of Labor and Employment again urges businesses to continue paying their workers during the outbreak
GUIDELINES: OFWs eligible for DOLE's coronavirus assistance
Here are the Department of Labor and Employment's guidelines for its cash assistance program for OFWs affected by the coronavirus outbreak
DOLE to distribute P45.7-million aid to 9,000 displaced workers in Bicol
About 9,144 applicants of cash aid from the Bicol region will get P5,000 each from the Department of Labor and Employment
DOLE allows firms to defer giving holiday pay for Holy Week
Payment of holiday pay for April 9, 10, and 11 can be deferred until 'the normal operations of the establishment [are] in place'
Task force pushes for P1.5-B financial aid to OFWs, workers hit by lockdown
Filipino workers unable to get to their jobs abroad could receive P10,000, while employees of local companies affected by the coronavirus lockdown may get P5,000 from the government
LIST: Guidelines for workers, employed or self-employed, in the Metro lockdown
Work from home, workday reductions, rotation of workers are 'highly encouraged' by the labor department
DOLE issues guidelines for employers amid coronavirus outbreak
The Department of Labor and Employment says employers can implement flexible working hours to avoid terminating employees or closing establishments
Philippines lifts deployment ban to Kuwait
The lifting of the ban means newly-hired and returning skilled workers, semi-skilled workers, professionals, and household service workers can return and work in the Gulf state
Rappler story on out-of-school youth in Bicol wins DOLE media award
Written by Bicol-based journalist Mavic Conde, the story tells of opportunities for full-time work that out-of-school youth and undergraduates got through DOLE's Jobstart program
DOLE to assist OFWs repatriated due to novel coronavirus crisis
(UPDATED) Repatriated overseas Filipino workers will receive at least P20,000 from the labor department. Those who choose to remain in the Philippines will also get livelihood assistance.
Philippines eases deployment ban to Kuwait
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III says a total lifting of the ban will 'not be happening any time soon'
Albay job seekers get tips on money management, workers' rights, and business startups
Provided as part of a job fair held in Albay on January 28, the learning events let participants listen and ask questions about money management, employees' rights, and business starter ideas
Repatriated OFWs from Middle East may be redeployed to other countries – DOLE
The Department of Foreign Affairs also admits its difficulty in convincing OFWs in the Middle East to come home, as their top concern remains to be job security
Labor Code allows private sector to suspend work during calamity – DOLE
The Labor Code also says that employees who choose not to work in times of disaster should not be sanctioned
DOLE to send response teams to Middle East to aid in evacuation
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III says teams will be deployed to assist in repatriation of Filipino workers in case it is needed
Murdered OFW in Kuwait wanted to go home months before death
The Department of Labor and Employment says Jeanelyn Villavende repeatedly asked her recruitment agency to bring her home 3 months before she was beaten to death
Philippines sets 'partial' deployment ban to Kuwait
(4th UPDATE) The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration issues a resolution implementing the ban on Friday, January 3
DOLE orders GMA, other parties to pay P890,000 over Eddie Garcia on-set accident
Garcia died in June after suffering an injury while filming the GMA teleserye 'Rosang Agimat'
Household workers in Metro Manila to receive P5,000 pay
The regional wage board says there are no exceptions to the salary increase order, which will be effective January 2020
Bicol workers get due payment, employment benefits through DOLE's SEnA
The Single Entry Approach program gives workers access to a speedy, impartial, and inexpensive settlement procedure for all issues or complaints arising from employer-employee relations
DOLE suspends labor inspections in December 2019
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III says this is to make way for the proper implementation of the department's inspection programs in 2020
Displaced Star City workers get P4.8-M aid from DOLE
The workers are getting help under DOLE's emergency employment program
Over 500,000 workers regularized as of 2019 – DOLE
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III says the Department of Labor and Employment has also forwarded its new version of the security of tenure bill for Malacañang approval
Foreign workers must secure 'certificate of no objection' - DOLE
A 'certificate of no objection' is required for foreign nationals to secure a visa to work in the Philippines
DOLE to provide employment aid to victims of Cotabato earthquakes
The Department of Labor and Employment says cash assistance will also be given to families of overseas Filipino workers in affected areas
DOLE warns public against fake employment ads on Facebook
Filipinos seeking work abroad should verify the validity of jobs with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, says POEA Administrator Bernard Olalia
DOLE field officer shot dead in Manila
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III condemns 'in the strongest terms' the killing of labor officer Ellen Dacanay, who was shot at by unidentified suspects on board a motorcycle
DOLE reminds employers to pay proper wages for November holidays
The Department of Labor and Employment issues guidelines for employers to compute proper wages for All Saints' Day, All Souls Day, and Bonifacio Day
DOLE expands gov't internship program
The Department of Labor and Employment's government internship program is now open to those over 30 years old, victims of armed conflict, rebel returnees, persons with disabilities, and indigenous people
TUCP fears job losses under Citira bill
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines urges government agencies to put in place a 'genuine transition program' for displaced workers before Citira's implementation – not after
PH Consulate in Hong Kong reminds Filipinos to avoid protest areas
With no end in sight to the protests in Hong Kong, Filipinos there are advised to stay vigilant
PH bans deployment to South Sudan
This follows the raising of Alert Level 4 by the Department of Foreign Affairs, which means 'evacuation/mandatory repatriation' of Filipinos
DOLE allocates P5.5-M aid for Star City workers
The aid will be provided for two months, but the workers' displacement may last 6 months
