Filipino workers, for the first time, enjoy wages above poverty threshold in 2015 –DOLE
December 23, 2015 by · Comments Off on Filipino workers, for the first time, enjoy wages above poverty threshold in 2015 –DOLE
MANILA, Dec. 22 — Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz said yesterday that in 2015, the Department has ensured that Filipino workers enjoyed wage rates that are above poverty threshold.
(YEARENDER) Over 45,000 Filipino job seekers were hired in more than 1,000 job fairs in 2015
December 21, 2015 by · Comments Off on (YEARENDER) Over 45,000 Filipino job seekers were hired in more than 1,000 job fairs in 2015
By Ferdinand G. Patinio
MANILA, Dec. 20 (PNA) — Over 45,000 Filipino job seekers were hired in more than 1,000 job fairs organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) all over the country this year.
PCIC sets aside PhP732-M for Typhoon 'Lando'-affected farmers
October 30, 2015 by · Comments Off on PCIC sets aside PhP732-M for Typhoon 'Lando'-affected farmers
MANILA, Oct. 29 — The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has set aside some PhP732 million to compensate insured farmers for losses they incurred due to Typhoon "Lando".
'Dodong' damages Php2.7-M worth of rice, corn in Cagayan
May 13, 2015 by · Comments Off on 'Dodong' damages Php2.7-M worth of rice, corn in Cagayan
By Cielito M. Reganit
MANILA, May 12 (PNA) - The Department of Agricluture on Tuesday reported that an estimated Php2.7 million worth of crops, particularly rice and corn, were lost due to the effects of Typhoon Dodong (Noul).