DOLE-7 issues temporary work stoppage order vs Universal Robina Corp. for worker’s death

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 06/08/2022

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) has issued a temporary work stoppage order against a food and beverage company in Mandaue City after one of its workers died…

P31 hike in daily minimum wage for CV workers takes effect on June 14

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 05/30/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Workers in Central Visayas have something to look forward to. The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in the region (RTWPB-7) has announced the implementation of the P31 increase in the daily minimum…

DOLE-7: New wage orders now in NWPC for review

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 05/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) has already submitted the new wage orders to the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) for review. DOLE-7 information officer Luchel Taniza told…

DOLE-7 creates Industry Tripartite Council in Mining

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 05/12/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-7) announced the creation of the Industry Tripartite Council in Mining (ITC-Mining), the latest tripartite body in the region. Victor del Rosario, DOLE-7 undersecretary and concurrent head,…

10,000 job openings for Labor Day job fair in Central Visayas

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Around 10,000 job openings are up for grabs in Central Visayas as various job fairs were launched on Sunday, May 1 during Labor Day.  The Department of Labor and Employment in the region…

At least 50 Fooda employees stage labor strike against management

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 09/17/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 50 employees from various branches of Fooda Saversmart staged a labor strike on Friday morning, September 17, along General Maxilom Avenue to protest the company’s alleged mismanagement. Juliet Doverte, head of…

DOLE-7 releases allowance of GIP beneficiaries in Lapu-Lapu

Futch Anthony Inso 09/03/2021

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-7 has released the cash allowance of the 141 beneficiaries for the Government Internship Program (GIP) in Lapu-lapu City. DOLE had allocated a total of P561,298.44 for…

Govt to help around 300 workers affected by Fooda’s closure

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Around 300 workers will be affected by the impending permanent closure of Cebu-based supermarket chain Fooda Saversmart, the labor department reported. The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) confirmed that…

DOLE-7 urges businesses to get Safety Seal Certificates

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/20/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Business establishments in Central Visayas are urged to apply for the Safety Seal Certificate to ensure compliance with the prevailing minimum health standards. The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE…

DOLE-7 on May 1 virtual job fair: Only 1 hired on the spot

Futch Anthony Inso 05/02/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas or DOLE-7 has only recorded one job applicant who got hired on the spot (HOTS) during the conduct of their first-ever virtual job fair…

Virtual job fair on May 1: 1.7K jobs offered

Futch Anthony Inso 04/30/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some 1,700 local jobs will be offered tomorrow for job seekers in a virtual job fair as the country celebrates the 119th anniversary of Labor Day. The Department of Labor in Central Visayas…

DOLE-7 says manufacturing, construction, entertainment industries badly hit by pandemic

Futch Anthony Inso 04/30/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-7 has recorded 192 establishments that have permanently closed or have ceased their operations in 2020, due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. “In 2020 actually,…

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