09/06/2026
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NABUNTURAN, Davao de Oro โ The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Davao de Oro Field Office, led by Provincial Director Neil Allan R. Baban, conducted a High Visibility, High Impact (HVHI) Joint Inspection Program for the Construction Sector on June 9, 2026, to strengthen compliance with labor standards, occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations, and other statutory requirements in the construction industry.
To effectively cover the identified project sites, personnel from DOLE and partner agencies were divided into two inspection teams. One team inspected the Construction (Completion) of the Multi-Purpose Building (Hall of Justice) in Barangay Cabidianan, Nabunturan, while the other inspected the Construction of a Five-Storey Thirty-Classroom Administrative/Academic Building at the Davao de Oro State College (DDOSC) Compostela Main Campus in Compostela, Davao de Oro.
The simultaneous inspections aimed to assess contractorsโ compliance with General Labor Standards (GLS), Occupational Safety and Health Standards, social welfare legislation, and other applicable regulations governing construction establishments.
Joining the activity were representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Office XI, DPWH 1st and 2nd District Engineering Offices, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Davao de Oro, Municipal Engineering Offices of Nabunturan and Compostela, Social Security System (SSS), Pag-IBIG Fund, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Davao de Oro.
Prior to the inspection, the Compostela Team paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Lilybeth M. Matunhay, President of Davao de Oro State College, to discuss the objectives and scope of the inter-agency inspection and strengthen collaboration in promoting safe and compliant construction practices.
During the inspection, DOLE Labor Inspectors evaluated compliance with labor standards, including the payment of wages and statutory benefits, provision of welfare facilities, and implementation of occupational safety and health measures. Particular attention was given to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), installation of safety signages, implementation of safety protocols, and maintenance of safe working conditions.
Representatives from SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG Fund likewise verified the registration and coverage of workers under mandatory social protection programs, while the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) assessed compliance with fire safety regulations and emergency preparedness measures. Other participating agencies examined compliance with engineering, technical, and workforce competency standards based on their respective mandates.
The inspection activities were also covered by local media outfit Juander Radyo Nabunturan, helping amplify public awareness on the government's efforts to ensure labor law compliance, workplace safety, and workers' welfare in the construction industry.
The activity concluded with an exit conference where recommendations were presented to project representatives and contractors. The participating agencies emphasized the importance of continuous compliance with labor laws, occupational safety and health standards, and social protection policies to ensure the welfare and protection of workers in the construction sector.
Facilitating and assisting the conduct of the High VisibilityโHigh Impact (HV-HI) Joint Inspections were the DOLE Davao de Oro Field Office Labor Inspectors, composed of Senior Labor and Employment Officers Isidrick M. Paqueo, Ryan D. Roldan, and Lym R. Ongoy, together with Labor and Employment Officer III Shalove E. Cruz.
The HVHI Joint Inspection Program reflects the government's continuing commitment to promoting decent work, enhancing workplace safety, and fostering a culture of compliance and accountability across construction projects in Davao de Oro.