A new survey data released by the government has revealed the top-paying jobs in the country. According to the said survey, pilots, flight engineers, and geologists are the highest paid workers in the Philippines. This information provides a good insight for students and job seekers as to what courses and training they should pursue if […]
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DOLE Opens Hotline 1349 To Report Abuses of OFW Children
In an initiative to help protect the children of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) while they are away from the country, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has recently announced the new Hotline 1349. Silvestre Bello III, Secretary of DOLE, said: “I am asking the public that if they witness or suspect that a child […]
DOLE Targets Russia As A New Destination For OFWs
If things go as planned, Russia may soon become the next ‘hot spot’ for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). According to a recent statement by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Philippines is eyeing Russia as a new destination for skilled and professional OFWs. The government pointed out that said country is a good […]
Repatriated Undocumented & Maltreated OFWs Receive Livelihood Assistance From DOLE, NRCO
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO) in Region 2 has been doing a lot of help repatriated undocumented and maltreated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in their jurisdiction, particularly through their Livelihood Development Assistance Program (LDAP). Atty. Sixto T. Rodriguez Jr., Regional Director of DOLE, said “OFWs contribute […]
OFWs May Now Avail of P100,000 to 2 Million Livelihood Loan
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families may now take advantage of the livelihood loan assistance where they can borrow from Php 100,000.00 up to 2 million pesos. Silvestre H. Bello III, Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment, recently announced this following the signing of a memorandum of agreement implementing the OFW-Enterprise Development […]
DSWD Report: Over 9,000 OFWs Helped During Duterte’s First 100 Days
According to a report by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), more than 9,000 OFWs have been helped during the first 100 days in office of President Rodrigo Duterte. Judy Taguiwalo, DSWD Secretary, said in a statement that over 9,000 Filipinos affected by the Middle East oil crisis have received psychosocial intervention to […]
DOLE To Review Proposal For ₱125 Wage Hike
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has officially ordered the review of a proposal for a ₱125 across-the-board wage hike. It is hoped that the salary increase will be presented and approved by concerned legislative bodies. A DOLE memorandum reads: “You are hereby instructed to convene your respective Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards […]
Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) Presents “Concrete Proposals” On Ending Contractualization to DOLE
Just this month, Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) visited the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to have a dialogue with Joel Maglunsod, Labor Secretary. The group presented “concrete proposals on ending contractualization.” Elmer “Ka Bong” Labog, chairperson of KMU, said it is now time for the government to do something more than simply studying how […]
Filipino Seafarers Urged To Save More Money And Encourage Kin To Be Self-Reliant
A 2015 report by Maritime Manpower Development Authority tells us that in 2014, there about 401,826 Filipino seafarers were deployed. By the end of December 2014, these Pinoy seafarers were able to remit $5.575 billion. Although they form a significant percentage in the global maritime industry, it is still a fact that some of them […]
20 Returning OFWs Receive P200,000 Aid From DOLE, NRCO
Some 20 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) returning to the country for good can now start anew, thanks to a livelihood assistance worth Php 200,000 provided by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through its Assist Well Program. Assist Well is, of course, an abbreviation that stands for Welfare, Employment, Legal and Livelihood. Through this […]