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DSWD aids fire-hit families in various regions in collab with concerned LGUs

Families affected by recent fire incidents in the different regions in the country have been assisted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in line with its mandate to serve families and individuals in difficult circumstances, the agency spokesperson said on Tuesday (February 13). DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Domestic workers in 13 regions get pay hike

Domestic workers in 13 regions have received an increase in their salary, according to the Department of Labor and Employment......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

ASEAN to remain among fastest growing regions

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is likely to continue to see strong growth this year and remain among the fastest growing regions in the decade ahead, S&P Global Market Intelligence said. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Angat Dam nears minimum operating level

The water level in Angat Dam is only around two meters above its minimum operating level......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

P40 nga minimum nga pletihan ‘imposible’ pa ning panahuna

P40 nga minimum nga pletihan ‘imposible’ pa ning panahuna.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

‘WATER MEANS LIFE’ | Baciwa-PrimeWater urged to reduce minimum water charge

‘WATER MEANS LIFE’ | Baciwa-PrimeWater urged to reduce minimum water charge.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

SEC scraps minimum stockbroker commission

In its continuing efforts to boost capital market activity, the Securities and Exchange Commission has removed the minimum amount of commission that stockbrokers may charge their customers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Angat’s water to hit below minimum level in June

The water elevation in Angat Dam dropped to 200.05 meters yesterday and may go down below its minimum operating level of 180 meters in June due to the El Niño phenomenon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

COA flags Eastern Samar LGU over underpaid employees

The Commission on Audit has called out the provincial government of Eastern Samar for paying contract of service and job order employees below the prescribed daily minimum wage in the region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

The bill to increase the national minimum wage

Preface to today’s column: I spoke before the House Committee on Labor and Employment on the above subject using but not reading the prepared text below......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Davao workers get pay hike

Minimum wage earners as well as household workers or kasambahay in Davao region will receive higher take-home pay after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) approved their petition for a salary increase......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Davao region workers to get pay hike soon

Minimum wage earners in Davao region are expected to receive a higher take-home pay soon as the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) has deliberated on a petition for a salary increase, according to the Department of Labor and Employment......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Cebu groups call for wage increase on Labor Day

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Holding big red flags and banners, demonstrators coming from various labor groups and people’s organizations in Cebu gathered as one unified group on Wednesday, May 1, to deliver a collective plea for laborers – a wage increase. The demonstrators gathered in downtown Cebu City at around 7:30 a.m. and walked to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

No Labor Day wage increase

Workers demanding a salary increase will be disappointed as there will be no announcement of a wage hike this Labor Day......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Labor groups to stage protest for wage hike legislation

Labor groups to stage protest for wage hike legislation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Teachers’ group calls anew for wage hike

Ahead of Labor Day, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) renewed its calls for a wage hike, urging the government to raise to P50,000 the entry-level salary of teachers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Workers demand wage hike anew

With just a few days before Labor Day, hundreds of workers from trade unions yesterday gathered to form stronger ties and demand a legislated wage increase......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

DMW sets April 15 deadline for kin of deceased Saudi OFW wage claimants

DMW sets April 15 deadline for kin of deceased Saudi OFW wage claimants.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

CV wage board sets public hearing for kasambahay pay

CV wage board sets public hearing for kasambahay pay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024