ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office IX (DOLE9) provided assistance to 97 returning Filipinos (ReFs) from Sabah, Malaysia on July 5, 2020 at the Zamboanga Port. DOLE9 joined the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Regional Unit IX (OWWA IX) and the members of the Inter-Agency Task Group Western Mindanao – Management continue reading : DOLE IX provides assistance to returning Filipinos from Sabah, Malaysia
DOLE provides livelihood assistance to dependents of AFP and PNP KIA
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment Region 9 (DOLE 9) released a check amounting to 540,339.00 pesos representing livelihood assistance to 29 dependents of soldiers killed-in-action (KIA) during the siege in Marawi City, explosions in Lamitan City and rebel encounters in Jolo, Sulu. The said assistance will be in the form of continue reading : DOLE provides livelihood assistance to dependents of AFP and PNP KIA
DOLE 9 employees undergo mandatory rapid testing
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Some 94 employees of the Department of Labor and Employment Region 9 had already undergone rapid antibody test since June 19, 2020 when the agency ordered the mandatory testing of all its personnel for COVID-19.DOLE 9 Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe said that the testing is in close coordination with the continue reading : DOLE 9 employees undergo mandatory rapid testing
1,599 OFWs benefit from DOLE-OWWA AKAP in Zampen Region
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who were displaced due to receiving country’s imposition of lockdown or community quarantine have received financial assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment thru the Overseas Workers Welfare Administrations (OWWA) AKAP for OFWs Program. In a report from OWWA 9 thru OIC Regional Director, Priscilla Pamella Flores, continue reading : 1,599 OFWs benefit from DOLE-OWWA AKAP in Zampen Region
DOLE 9 conducts free webinar for Safety Officers
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Some 126 Safety Officers from various private establishments in Zamboanga Peninsula joined the Department of Labor and Employment IX’s (DOLE 9) free Zoom Webinar entitled “The Safety Officer and the New Normal” in June 11, 18 and 25, 2020. The webinar aimed to raise awareness among SOs in the private sector regarding continue reading : DOLE 9 conducts free webinar for Safety Officers
DOLE RTWPB 9 invites employers to attend free webinar series
ZAMBOANGA CITY– The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we live and work. Today’s normal for business includes remote work (i.e. work from home, teleworking, teleconferencing), disrupted supply chain, promoted online transactions, reduced physical interaction and workplace occupancy. Enterprises are rethinking the fitness of their business continuity plans to mitigate the unprecedented COVID-related disruptions. Workplace safety continue reading : DOLE RTWPB 9 invites employers to attend free webinar series
DOLE 9 PROJECT HOPE JOINS KADIWA ON WHEELS
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Beneficiaries of DOLE 9’s Project HOPE (Helping Others Prosper Economically) displayed various fast crops and products during the Kadiwa on Wheels (Mobile Market) Project for the month of May in Zamboanga City.The “Kadiwa on Wheels” is a joint initiative of Department of Agriculture, Department of Trade and Industry and Local Government Unit continue reading : DOLE 9 PROJECT HOPE JOINS KADIWA ON WHEELS
DOLE 9 reminds employers to report establishment status
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment 9 recently reminded employers to submit establishment report forms pursuant to Labor Advisory No, 17-A. DOLE 9 Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe said, “Employers must accomplish RKS Form 5 of 2020 if they are adopting Flexible Work Arrangements or if they are to temporarily or continue reading : DOLE 9 reminds employers to report establishment status
DOLE 9 invites Safety Officers to free Zoom Webinar
JOIN OUR FREE WEBINAR FOR SAFETY OFFICERS! DOLE 9 invites all Safety Officer II working in Region 9 and graduates of BOSH and COSH Training Courses conducted by Zampen OSHNET Inc and accredited Safety Training Organizations to a FREE ZOOM WEBINAR: THE SAFETY OFFICER AND THE NEW NORMAL on the following dates: • June 11, continue reading : DOLE 9 invites Safety Officers to free Zoom Webinar
15, 298 informal sector workers benefit from DOLE 9 TUPAD #BKBK
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Some 15, 298 informal sector workers benefitted from the Department of Labor and Employment’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers Program #Barangay ko, Bahay ko Project (TUPAD #BKBK) as of May 20, 2020. Regional Director Ofelia B. Domingo said that DOLE 9 released the total amount of PHP 48, 189, 680.00 to continue reading : 15, 298 informal sector workers benefit from DOLE 9 TUPAD #BKBK
DOLE 9 ready to accept clients during GCQ
ZAMBOANGA CITY – As soon as the Local Government of Zamboanga City announced the lifting of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) and to observe General Community Quarantine (GCQ), the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office 9 opened to accept clients under the new normal beginning May 18, 2020. Regional Director Ofelia B. Domingo said continue reading : DOLE 9 ready to accept clients during GCQ