NWPC reminds employers to submit annual wage reports
NWPC reminds employers to submit annual wage reports.....»»
Senate rallies behind legislated wage hike; House to proceed with caution
Buoyed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s order to review the minimum wage rates in all regions, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri urged the president to tag as urgent a bill that legislates a P100 minimum wage hike for all private sector workers......»»
EDITORIAL – Improving the plight of workers
The government is not expected to announce a nationwide wage increase as Labor Day is marked today. A populist initiative in the Senate to legislate a hefty wage increase nationwide has failed to gain traction at the House of Representatives, amid calls from all business groups to leave wage-setting to the regional tripartite wages and productivity boards – the mechanism provided by law......»»
Workers buck wage hike in installments
Stressing the need for a one-time significant wage increase to effectively stimulate the local economy, labor group Federation of Free Workers has rejected the proposal by some legislators and the business sector for an installment-based legislated wage increase......»»
Lawmaker proposes gradual 3-year wage hike for private workers
A lawmaker on Wednesday proposed gradually increasing the minimum daily wage for private sector workers by P100 over three years. Manila Rep. Joel Chua believes this approach would be manageable for businesses still recovering from the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of balancing the interests of workers and businesses while implementing the wage hike. A.....»»
Senate OKs on second reading P100 wage hike
The Senate approved on second reading yesterday a bill seeking a P100 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers – a Valentine’s gift to minimum wage earners......»»
Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers. Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»
Jobstreet by Seek launches free job posting feature for employers
In a press release, Jobstreet by Seek said it released a new feature, Free Lite Ads, which aimed to democratize access to hiring tools, providing employers the flexibility to post job openings anytime and for any role without worrying about budget constraints......»»
Dole 7 to employers: Give your workers heat breaks
Dole 7 to employers: Give your workers heat breaks.....»»
Dole-Davao urges employers to adopt WFH setup amid extreme heat
AN OFFICIAL from the Department of Labor and Employment-Davao Region (Dole-Davao) said that they encourage employers in the region to adopt a work-from-home (WFH) setup amid extreme temperatures caused by the El Niño phenomenon......»»
Employers urged to comply with holiday pay rules ahead of Araw ng Kagitingan, Eid’l Fitr
The attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment sent a reminder to employers about holiday pay regulations ahead of the upcoming Araw ng Kagitingan and Eid'l Fitr......»»
Employers urged: Observe measures vs heat stress
Employers urged: Observe measures vs heat stress.....»»
PLDT, Smart named among world’s leading employers
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have been named among the Top One Percent of Leading Employers of 2023 by German firm Institute of Research and Data Aggregation......»»
SEC sets deadline for 2024 submission of annual reports
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set the deadlines for the submission of the annual financial statements (AFS) and general information sheets (GIS) of corporations in 2024......»»
153,000 aliens took part in 2024 Annual Report – BI
OVER 153,000 foreign nationals took part in this year’s annual report by aliens who are holders of immigrant and non-immigrant visas in country. This was learned from Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco himslef, as he disclosed that a total of 153,651 foreigners participated in the 2024 Annual Report which started on January 1, […].....»»
Pharma firms told: Report ties with health care providers
Amid the “prescription for sale” controversy, all pharmaceutical and other medical supply companies are reminded to submit reports on financial relationships with health care providers to the Food and Drug Administration......»»
Roxas Holdings suspended for reporting failure
The PSE suspended Roxas Holdings for its continued failure to submit its Annual Report for its fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2023......»»
DOLE assures workers of pay hike after wage review
Following President Marcos’ order for a review of minimum wage rates nationwide, the Department of Labor and Employment yesterday assured workers that pay hikes are coming soon......»»
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.....»»
Marcos calls for review of minimum wage rates
Groups have been calling on the government to raise the minimum wage to keep up with the rising cost of living. .....»»
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......»»