Just like every other grant programs which are not treated seriously by their recipients, the Department of Labor and Employment's TUPAD (Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers) grant program only exacerbates underemployment and had failed to lead to sustainable and quality jobs, according to a study from the University of the Philippines (UP).

TUPAD not the answer to sustainable jobs

With the deadline for all POGOs to disappear from the country nearing, operators of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations are reinventing their businesses in the country to ensure their continued operations here.


Are POGOs reinventing themselves?

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 8, in collaboration with the City Government of Tacloban, observed the Araw ng mga Kasambahay on January 18, 2025, at the 3rd CCDLAO Function Hall, City Hall, Tacloban City.

Celebrating Araw ng mga Kasambahay: Honoring Our Household Helpers

Unemployment cuts based on 'an hour of work'

Unbelievable as it is sardonically funny for the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to be bragging that employment is when a Filipino works for at least an hour during the reference period of a survey.


DOLE plays the numbers game

Here are some “mind-boggling” statistics recently released by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE): between 2022 and 2024, a total of P5,283,332,804.23 was disbursed to beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD).

TUPAD: Waste of taxpayer’s money?

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported on Monday, Jan. 13, that 4,907,584 minimum wage workers across 14 regions received wage increases in 2024. 

4.9 M minimum wage workers receive pay increases in 2024

Minimum-wage workers in the Calabarzon region may soon get a brief respite from the rising costs of goods and commodities.

Wage hike for Calabarzon workers

In the Philippines, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has been working tirelessly to combat child labor, a pervasive issue that affects millions of children worldwide. 


Zero child labor cases? 

From being devastated by supertyphoon “Yolanda” over 11 years ago, the coastal town of Guiuan, Eastern Samar is ready to put itself in the map as a surfing hub in Eastern Visayas.

Surfing in E. Samar gets boost

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will extend its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program to residents affected by severe tropical storm “Kristine,” the agency said.

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