Businesses increase hiring as economy reopens in the Philippines
The employment outlook index is 24.5% for the first quarter of next year compared to the previous quarter’s 6.2%.
Concern over 7 million underemployed workers in the Philippines
This is defined by the Department of Labour and Employment as workers in part-time roles looking for longer working hours or higher-paying jobs.
Job-creation programme addresses unemployment in the Philippines
To help people displaced by the pandemic, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has launched a job-creation programme.
Unemployment rate in the Philippines falls month-on-month
The jobless rate fell from 8.9% in September to 7.4% in October as more relaxed pandemic measures allowed people to find work.
Cash assistance handed out to displaced workers in the Philippines
Displaced or disadvantaged workers receive an average of 10 to 90 days of work compensation based on the minimum wage.
Guidelines for unvaccinated, on-site workers issued in the Philippines
A “no work, no pay” scheme should only serve as a last resort for employers when dealing with their unvaccinated workers.
MSMEs in the Philippines told to ensure payment of 13th month pay
Micro and small businesses are provided with the option to apply for a government loan to pay employees their 13th month salary.
Vaccination for on-site workers to be mandated in the Philippines
The new measures will take effect on December 1, and those who choose to be unvaccinated will have to shoulder the cost of COVID-19 tests.
Fully vaccinated job applicants in the Philippines given advantage
A proposed new policy will grant employers the discretion to hire application based on their vaccination status.
Employers can decline unvaccinated candidates in the Philippines
President Rodrigo Duterte has said there is a legal basis for employers to refuse to hire potential staff who are still unvaccinated against COVID-19.
Business recovery to receive boost in Metro Manila
The government is planning to lower Metro Manila’s pandemic restrictions to Alert Level 2 from November 15 until the end of the year.
13th-month pay in the Philippines to be pro-rated
The Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) has issued guidelines on the release of the 13th month pay for this year.
Mandatory vaccination urged for frontline workers in the Philippines
The labour department will be studying a proposal that mandates COVID-19 vaccination for frontline workers.
Eateries, spas cannot sack unvaccinated staff in the Philippines
Businesses offering dine-in and in-person services cannot fire staff or withhold the salaries of those who are not vaccinated.
Workers in the Philippines may receive lower 13th month pay
Due to tighter pandemic-led restrictions, many businesses were forced to temporarily retrench or cut the work days of their staff.
‘No vaccine, no pay’ practice declared unlawful in the Philippines
Some workers have said that they were not paid their salaries as they were required to first present proof of vaccination.
Business groups in the Philippines call for restrictions on unvaccinated
About 13 business groups have asked the government to restrict the mobility of unvaccinated individuals and to step up mass inoculations.
Over 1.2 million jobseekers found jobs in the Philippines since January
Pre-pandemic, the public employment service office was facilitating over 2 million workers into jobs, said the Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE).
Job task force in the Philippines attracts participation interest
Business groups and unions have said they wish to contribute to the formation of the government’s employment recovery plan.
More vaccines allocated for selected workers in the Philippines
The government is currently looking to ramp up its vaccination of priority groups, which include workers in essential industries.
Bill to protect freelancers in the Philippines fast tracked for approval
Senator Joel Villanueva is pushing for a quick approval of a bill to protect freelancers against abuse and exploitation.
Companies in the Philippines call for mandatory vaccinations
This goes against an earlier circular released by the Department of Labour and Employment, which called “no vaccine, no work” policies discriminatory.
Unvaccinated employees barred from workplaces should be paid wages
The Philippines wants unvaccinated workers not allowed by their employers to enter workplaces to be paid for being present.
“No vaccine, no work” policy examined in the Philippines
A labour group has urged the Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) to investigate companies which discriminate against unvaccinated workers.
Philippines seeks additional funds to help workers through lockdown
Formal workers will be able to receive a one-time cash assistance of P$5,000 (US$100) under the COVID-19 Adjustment Measure Programme.
ADB loan to boost youth employment in the Philippines
A US$400-million (₱20.1-billion) loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will expand employment and skills programmes for youth in the country.
DOLE seeks to end endo bill in the Philippines
“End of contract” refers to a highly contested form of contractualisation where workers are hired for not more than five months.
Philippine government prefers hybrid work model
A group of businessmen has urged the Inter-Agency Task Force to permit employees to go back to their workplaces once 80% of workers are vaccinated.
Lockdowns hamper job gains in the Philippines
The Department of Finance (DOF) has said lockdowns caused by new variants of COVID-19 will slow the recovery of job gains.
DOLE identifies ‘safe’ establishments in the Philippines
Business owners have been urged to get safety seals for their establishments in the country’s efforts to re-open the economy.