The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) aims for a safe and productive holiday season as it mandates more targeted labor inspections of high-risk workplaces to reinforce workers’ safety.
Aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s directive for proactive government action to ensure the safety and welfare of workers, Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma has signed Labor Advisory No. 14, series of 2025, defining the key instances for priority inspections from November 30 to December 31, 2025.
Secretary Laguesma said that such labor checks are essential to guarantee that the holiday season’s increased economic activity does not come at the expense of worker safety and legal compliance.
DOLE shall prioritize inspections triggered by formal worker complaints and Occupational Safety and Health investigations conducted after major disruptive events. The Department will also maintain its focus on critical technical safety inspections, including inspection of boilers and electrical systems.
The Labor Department shall also inspect high-risk establishments identified under Department Order No. 252, where workers are exposed to imminent danger. This focus extends to sectors with surging seasonal demand, including manufacturing, construction, pyrotechnics, and public transportation. Technical and Advisory Visits to micro establishments will also continue as a priority.
All follow-up monitoring and enforcement from previous inspections will proceed in accordance with the standard department regulations.
Workers are urged to file formal complaints or report violations through the DOLE Hotline 1349, Mondays to Fridays from 6AM to 10PM, via email at hotline1349@dole.gov.ph, or through the official DOLE Facebook Page.
