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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is responsible for enforcing labor laws and ensuring fair working conditions across the Philippines. It regularly issues guidelines on wages, holiday pay, and labor inspections to protect workers' rights and promote compliance among employers. Recent actions include adjusting minimum wages in northern Mindanao and addressing labor violations during natural disasters.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, January 5, 2026 at 8:17 PM

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Recent developments on DOLE

Sun, January 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM

Labor group says P39 minimum wage hike in northern Mindanao insufficient

A labor group has deemed the recent P39 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers in northern Mindanao insufficient, arguing it does not keep pace with rising prices.

Wed, December 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM

Northern Mindanao workers to get P39 daily wage hike starting Jan

Private sector workers in Northern Mindanao will receive a P39 daily wage increase starting mid-January, as approved by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Thu, December 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM

Marcos Jr. optimistic on Filipino workers' global competitiveness with right training

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that the Filipino labor force can adapt to the rapidly evolving global market, provided they are given the right opportunities and training.

Sun, December 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM

DOLE issues holiday pay guidelines for Dec 8 Immaculate Conception holiday

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued guidelines for employee compensation on December 8, a special non-working holiday celebrating the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM

DOLE continues labor inspections until Dec 31 to ensure compliance

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will continue labor inspections until December 31, 2025, to ensure compliance with labor standards during the holiday season.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM

DOLE reminds employers to disburse 13th-month pay by Dec 24

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is reminding private employers that the 13th-month pay must be disbursed to employees on or before December 24.

Fri, November 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM

100,000 construction workers jobless due to flood control project license cancellations

Approximately 100,000 construction workers are impacted by the cancellation of licenses for contractors involved in the flood control project scandal.

Thu, November 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM

DOLE releases pay guidelines for December holidays

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released payment guidelines for employees for three special non-working days and two regular holidays in December 2025.

Wed, November 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM

DA, DOLE launch P10k cash aid for 23,000 Bicol abaca farmers

The Department of Agriculture (DA), in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), is launching an emergency rehabilitation program for abaca farmers in Bicol affected by recent typhoons.

Wed, November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM

IBPAP assures BPO firms follow labor laws during calamities

The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) has affirmed that its member business process outsourcing (BPO) firms adhere to labor regulations, even during natural calamities.