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𝘿𝙊𝙇𝙀’𝙨 𝙒𝙊𝘿𝙋 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙧 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨’ 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙄 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨, 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙏𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚

𝐵𝑜𝓇𝑜𝓃𝑔𝒶𝓃 𝒞𝒾𝓉𝓎, 𝐸𝒶𝓈𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓃 𝒮𝒶𝓂𝒶𝓇 - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) trained six workers’ associations in Eastern Samar on artificial intelligence applications, leadership development, basic labor rights, and financial transparency during its Workers’ Organization Development Program (WODP) conducted on November 20, 2025 at Surf and Turf Bar and Grill in Borongan City.

The activity — designed to strengthen organizational capabilities of grassroots workers’ groups — placed strong emphasis on practical digital tools and emerging technologies that can help associations modernize their systems and improve productivity. A key highlight of the training was the AI Orientation delivered by Senior Labor and Employment Officer Neil D. Moraleta, who demonstrated how artificial intelligence can assist small associations in records management, correspondence drafting, communication workflow, and project proposal preparation. Participants were shown accessible, low-cost AI tools and real-life examples showing how informal-sector organizations can use digital assistance to produce better documents, improve timeliness, and reduce administrative workload. Moraleta stressed that “technology is no longer optional — even small associations benefit greatly when they embrace simple, practical digital tools.”

Earlier in the day, LEO III-ALI Jowie M. Colibao led a comprehensive session on Basic Labor Laws and Workers’ Rights, reinforcing protections relevant to farmers, tricycle drivers, eco-tourism workers, and other informal-sector groups. Colibao followed this with a leadership module using the inspirational video “Wisdom of the Geese,” which illustrated teamwork, shared responsibility, and strong organizational communication. To complement leadership skills, financial integrity and accountability were emphasized through a workshop on Financial Management and Transparency facilitated by GIP Khrestine B. Elejido and Aiken Mae Tangara. Participants practiced simple bookkeeping, monitoring of association funds, and transparency measures aimed at strengthening internal trust. The training gathered officers and representatives from the San Gabriel Eco-Tourism Association, Sinirangan Agriculture Cooperative, Borongan City Alliance of Tricycle Drivers-Operators Association, Inc., Polangi Farmers Association, Vigan Integrated Farmers Association, and Bolusao Coconut-Based Integrated Farmers Association. The program opened with the National Anthem, an invocation, and welcome remarks from OIC Provincial Head Salvacion A. Yepez. Morning snacks and learning kits — notebooks, pens, and handouts — were provided to participants.

Ending at 5:00 p.m. with the awarding of certificates, the WODP training reinforced DOLE’s mandate to empower workers’ associations through skills development, legal literacy, and administrative strengthening. Participants expressed appreciation for the AI component and the practical sessions that directly addressed their day-to-day organizational needs. The WODP continues to serve as DOLE’s cornerstone program for enabling workers’ organizations to function more effectively, make sound decisions, and confidently lead their members in the changing world of work.

November 20, 2025 | DOLE-ESFO

07/11/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄-𝐄𝐒𝐅𝐎) passionately supports the campaign, an initiative undertaken in solidarity with the 33rd National Children's Month.

This collective action, symbolized by wearing blue every Friday in November, meaningfully underscores the agency's steadfast commitment to upholding the rights and promoting the well-being of all children, particularly in ensuring their protection against all forms of labor exploitation and abuse.

07/11/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫, 𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐩 𝐡𝐚 𝐢𝐤𝐚-𝟔𝟎 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐲𝐚

Ha pagsalin-urog han ika-60 nga anibersaryo han probinsya, lakip ha mga aktibidad an paghatag hin mga bag-o nga oportunidad para ha mga Estehanon pinaagi han ginbubuhat nga Provincial Job and Service Fair yana nga adlaw, Nobyembre 7, ha Provincial Capitol Gym.

Maghahatag hin bag-o nga trabaho tikang ha mga lokal nga establisemento sugad han Dayka Bakeshop, Estong Manok and Liempo, Crispy King, J and F Department Store, LBC Borongan, Nature Spring, Pap’s Enterprises, Savemore Borongan, ngan Zhanlin Marketing.

Kaupod han aktibidad an one-stop-shop service fair nga nagtutuyo nga makabulig ha mga residente nga makumpleto an ira mga importante nga dokumento ngan transaksiyon ha usa la nga adlaw ngan ha usa la nga lugar.

An mga ahensya nga nakiusa amo an PSA, NBI, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, LTO, PNP, ngan GSIS, nga nag-hahatag hin iba-iba nga serbisyo para ha mga Estehanon samtang padayon an paningkamot han provincial government nga maghatag hin de-kalidad nga serbisyo para ha katawhan han probinsya. (TAC-RCS)

06/11/2025

𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄, 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐇𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒

𝙂𝙐𝙄𝙐𝘼𝙉, 𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙉 𝙎𝘼𝙈𝘼𝙍 - The usually busy basecamps of Homonhon Island’s mining sites turned into venues for learning and dialogue as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Eastern Samar Field Office held a three-day Employer-Employee Forum from October 21 to 23, 2025.

The activity reached the island’s four major mining companies—Emir Mineral Resources Inc., Global Min-Met Resources Inc., Verumterra Geosciences Inc., and Techiron Resources Inc.—through separate plant-based sessions. Together, these firms employ around 2,400 workers, including both direct and contracted personnel.

Hundreds of employees and management representatives joined the discussions, while those on active posts were represented by their supervisors. Company management pledged to cascade the learnings across all worksites, ensuring that messages on labor rights, workplace safety, and social protection reach every worker.

Senior Labor and Employment Officer Neil D. Moraleta discussed General Labor Standards and the Family Welfare Program, emphasizing that productivity starts with protecting workers and their families. LEO III-ALI Jowie Colibao tackled Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Department Order No. 174-17 on contracting, underscoring that a safe and lawful workplace benefits both employers and workers.

Adding a health dimension, PhilHealth representatives Marco Paulo Contado and Jack Cepeda introduced the Yaman ng Kalusugan (YAKAP) Program, which expands healthcare coverage, simplifies membership, and promotes preventive health for the workforce.

The forums drew active participation and open dialogue. Workers asked about wages, social protection, and healthcare benefits, while management reaffirmed its support for compliance and continuous labor education. According to DOLE staff, such exchanges help build trust and cooperation essential for harmonious labor relations.

Following the forums, DOLE conducted a Technical and Advisory Visit (TAV) on October 24 in Barangay Casuguran, targeting micro-establishments in nearby barangays. The visit provided on-site guidance on labor compliance, occupational safety, and social protection, with PhilHealth also sharing brief updates on the YAKAP Program for small business owners.

Through initiatives like these, the DOLE Eastern Samar Field Office continues to bring labor education and social protection to far-flung communities, ensuring that even remote island workers are not left behind in the pursuit of decent, safe, and productive work.

Homonhon Island | October 2025