
Philippines' DOLE Announces 190,000 Job Vacancies for Labor Day Fairs
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines has announced approximately 190,000 job vacancies across 90 job fair sites nationwide for the upcoming Labor Day on Friday. This initiative aims to connect job seekers with employment opportunities.

DOLE Mindoro to Host Labor Day Job Fair in Calapan
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Oriental Mindoro is preparing to hold a job fair on May 1st in Calapan City for the 124th Labor Day.

Philippines Rules Out Nationwide Wage Hike for May
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that there will be no nationwide minimum wage increase on May 1, as future adjustments will remain region-based under the authority of local wage boards.

Temporary holiday jobs cited for spike in Philippines unemployment rate
The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) attributed the 5.8 percent unemployment rate in January 2026 to workers transitioning out of temporary holiday-related jobs.

DOLE issues February 25 work, pay rules
MANILA, Philippines — In line with the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) People Power Revolution, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday reminded employees that the “no work, no pay” principle will be implemented on that day. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared February 25

Philippines Labor Day Job Fair in Oriental Mindoro
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Oriental Mindoro is offering 1,467 job vacancies at a job fair on May 1, Labor Day.

Philippine Labor Department Reminds Employers of April Holiday Pay Rules
The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has issued a reminder to all employers in the Philippines to comply with proper payment rules for the regular and special non-working holidays in April.

DOLE issues holiday pay rules for Eid’l Fitr
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued the pay guidelines for proper payment of wages for employees working during the observance of Eid’l Fitr on March 20, 2026. DOLE released the pay rules through Labor Advisory No. 4, Series of 2026, signed by Labor Sec. Bienvenido Laguasma. READ: Palace declares

Daily wage increase for minimum wage earners in Davao Region
MANILA, Philippines — Private sector workers in the Davao Region will soon receive a daily minimum wage increase of P20 to P30, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Wednesday. According to DOLE, the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) approved Wage Order Nos. RB XI-24 and RB XI-DW-04, issued by the Regional