Bureau of Local Employment

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DOLE goes ZAP; develops safety and health program for Hanjin workers
Date posted: Wed, 03 Sep 2008
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has developed an occupational safety and health (OSH) action program for the shipbuilding facility of Hanjin Heavy Industries Corp.- Philippines (HHIC-Phil.) at Subic Bay Freeport aimed at ensuring occupational health and safety (OSH) and preventing fatal accidents at the Hanjin worksite.
NGOs, OFWs to highlight RP’s agenda on migrants’ protection at Global Migration Forum
Date posted: Fri, 29 Aug 2008
Key non-government organizations (NGOs), overseas Filipino workers (OFWs),and civil society groups will highlight the Philippines' efforts to strengthen migrants' protection and address the social costs of migration as the country prepares to host a major global event, the United Nations' (UN) 2nd Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) with the conduct of a parallel event in October this year, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) today said.
Successful settlement of labor disputes result in P713-m economic and monetary benefits to 18,646 workers
Date posted: Thu, 28 Aug 2008
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) today reported that some P713 million in economic and monetary benefits have been facilitated for a total of 18,646 workers nationwide, as a result of the sustained and successful settlement of labor disputes by the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) during the first seven months of 2008.
DOLE advises OFWs on UAE rules concerning passports
Date posted: Tue, 26 Aug 2008
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) today advised overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) seeking or returning to their jobs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to check on the validity of their passports to avoid delay, which could adversely affect their employment in the Emirates.
Alarmed over worksite accidents: DOLE to intensify safety inspections;warns establishments violating safety standards
Date posted: Tue, 19 Aug 2008
Labor and Employment Secretary Marianito D. Roque has directed all DOLE regional offices to intensify the inspection of establishments especially their compliance with safety standards to ensure the safety of workers and prevent the recurrence of fatal work-related accidents.