It’s time to protect, not harass, Filipino workers abroad amid the global outbreak of the new coronavirus disease. Senator Risa Hontiveros issued this reminder to…
DOLE chief suspends ‘bastos’ labor exec Danilo Flores for cursing hungry OFW in Dubai
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III said on Saturday he has ordered the immediate suspension of a Philippine labor official assigned in Dubai involved in an incident with an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) that went viral on social media.
Putin pivot: DOLE eyes labor deal with Russia
The government is now close to finalizing a bilateral labor agreement (BLA) with Moscow, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said.
Prepare for worst: Nancy Binay urges gov’t to help OFWs as tension in Hong Kong continue
Senator Nancy Binay is hoping that there was no truth to reports that some employers of Filipinos in Hong Kong have terminated their services amid worsening political turmoil in the special administrative region.
Japan school ‘illegally’ recruiting Pinoy teachers: POEA
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) on Thursday warned Filipino teachers against the supposed illegal recruitment activities of a language school in Japan.
Dagdag-bawas: DOLE chief recalls Saudi labor attaches, but will deploy more later
After recalling two top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, the Department of Labor and Employment is planning to deploy more labor attaches and welfare officers to the Middle East.
Binay tells Pinoys not to be sweet-talked by illegal recruiters
Don’t be duped by illegal recruiters.