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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines implements various programs like the Government Internship Program (GIP) and Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) to provide job opportunities and training for young individuals and financially challenged students. DOLE also collaborates with other government agencies to expand initiatives such as TUPAD, offering diverse employment options beyond traditional roles like street cleaning. Additionally, DOLE ensures workplace safety through orientations and enforces guidelines regarding compensation during special non-working days like Ninoy Aquino Day.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Thu, August 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM

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Thu, September 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM

Tulfo threatens to defer DOLE budget over inspector negligence

Senator Raffy Tulfo threatened to defer the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) 2026 budget if negligent field inspectors are not dismissed.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM

BSP, DOLE ink data sharing deal for better employment policy

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have entered into a data sharing agreement to improve policy-making related to employment.

Thu, August 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM

DOLE expands GIP for junior high school students, extends duration

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has expanded its Government Internship Program (GIP) to include junior high school students and extended the internship duration up to one year.

Wed, August 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM

Marcos Jr. names Vargas acting Ombudsman

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. appointed Deputy Ombudsman for Visayas Dante Vargas as the acting Ombudsman.

Wed, August 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM

DOLE to enforce 'no work, no pay' for Ninoy Aquino Day

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) clarified that the 'no work, no pay' principle will be enforced for Ninoy Aquino Day, observed as a special non-working holiday on August 21, 2025.

Mon, August 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM

DOLE releases guidelines for August holidays

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued guidelines for the upcoming August holidays: Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21 and National Heroes Day on August 25.

Wed, August 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM

Dole to boost programs for youth and adults amid 3.7% unemployment

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) plans to enhance its programs aimed at improving the employability and employment facilitation for Filipino youth and adults to address the remaining 4 percent unemployment rate.

Thu, July 31, 2025 at 9:14 PM

BBM rice program reaches Ilocos Norte

The "Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na" program has expanded to Ilocos Norte, providing PHP20 per kg. rice to 265 minimum wage earners in the province.

Mon, July 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM

DOLE-11 distributes P20/kg rice to over 1,000 Davao Region workers

Over 1,000 minimum wage earners in the Davao Region are benefiting from the 'Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na' program, which offers rice at PHP20 per kilogram.

Wed, July 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM

DOLE OKs PHP50 daily wage hike for NCR minimum wage earners

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that a PHP50 daily wage increase for minimum wage earners in the National Capital Region (NCR) will take effect on Friday, July 18, 2025.