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Bill filed to protect freelancers from abuse

A bill is filed at the House of Representatives protecting freelancers from non-payment, unfair contracts, and other abusive practices. “Freelancers across the country continue to...

QC adopts 4-day onsite workweek, WFH on Mondays

The Quezon City government on Tuesday announced it will implement a work-from-home arrangement every Monday for non-frontline departments and employees as part of efforts...

Groups say women break barriers in construction skills training

In celebration of National Women’s Month, the Association of Women Workers in the Construction Industry (AWWCI) is promoting a clear message: no job should...

Philippine Army mulls studying 4-day work week for administrative units

The Philippine Army on Saturday said it may study the possible implementation of a four-day work week for administrative and support offices should the...

DOLE to assist OFWs affected by Middle East crisis

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday evening issued a statement saying it will provide assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected...

PBBM open to 4-day workweek

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to studying a proposal for a four‑day workweek for government offices as part of broader efforts to conserve...

DOLE urges employers to allow workers time off for children’s vax

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is urging private companies to allow workers to be excused from work so they can bring their...

OFWs in South Korea to receive higher pay starting 2026, DMW reports

Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in South Korea will receive higher pay starting 2026 after the Korean government approved an increase in the country’s minimum...

House labor panel OKs bills on wages, worker safety, employment protection

The House of Representatives Committee on Labor and Employment on Wednesday approved proposed measures seeking to raise worker pay, strengthen occupational safety, and expand...

QC mayor cites firm on job offers for locals

QUEZON City Mayor Joy Belmonte has lauded the effort of Joyride Philippines, a ride-hailing company to provide decent and safe employment for city residents,...

Bill mandates insurance coverage for power workers

SENATOR Francis Escudero on Friday filed a bill requiring mandatory insurance coverage and additional benefits for workers in the power transmission and distribution sector. Escudero...

Corruption scandal, weak investment widen jobless rate

Higher unemployment in November 2025 was led by weakened investor confidence following a corruption scandal linked to flood control projects, according to the Employers...

Brief Respite

A shoe vendor takes a brief rest in a makeshift hammock inside his stall on a pedestrian footbridge overlooking Commonwealth Avenue.

OFWs grew 1.5% to 2.19 million in 2024

The number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) grew 1.5 percent to 2.19 million in 2024 from 2.16 million the previous year, with Asia remaining...
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