DOLE Bataan Field Office

𝐋𝐌𝐈 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐎. 𝟗 (𝟐𝟐-𝟐𝟖 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)

𝐋𝐌𝐈 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐎. 𝟖 (𝟏𝟓-𝟐𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐓𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐃 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐄𝐜𝐨-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫

Strengthening communities through sustainable livelihood programs, Department of Labor and Employment Bataan awarded livelihood grants on May 25, 2026 in Pilar to two local organizations.

A total of 15 members of Pilar Diversified Farmers Association Inc. received farm equipment assistance to support agricultural productivity, while 56 members of Samahan ng mga Ginang sa Wakas South were provided assistance for their meat processing livelihood project.

Meanwhile, TUPAD beneficiaries in Pilar, in partnership with Local Government Unit of Pilar, participated in a bayong-making activity using straw and recycled plastic materials, promoting both temporary employment and eco-friendly livelihood opportunities.

Through these initiatives, community organizations are provided with greater opportunities to expand their livelihoods, strengthen their skills, and contribute to local economic growth.

𝐋𝐌𝐈 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐎. 𝟕 (𝟎𝟖-𝟏𝟒 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)

𝐋𝐌𝐈 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 𝟎𝟏-𝟎𝟕 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐀𝐕 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐚

Seventy-four (74) participants from various micro establishments gathered on May 12, 2026, in Hermosa, Bataan for the TAV Orientation spearheaded by DOLE Bataan.

The activity provided participants with an opportunity to revisit and enhance their understanding of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) practices and General Labor Standards, equipping micro establishments with essential knowledge to help ensure safe, compliant, and productive workplaces.

DOLE Bataan continues to move forward in strengthening workplace safety and compliance, working hand in hand with establishments to build a culture of responsibility, protection, and productivity.

𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘: 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

DOLE Bataan joined the Farmers and Fisherfolks Month 2026 celebration in Abucay with the theme “𝐴𝑔𝑟𝑖𝑘𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑀𝑎ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑎𝑦 𝑠𝑎 𝐵𝑎𝑦𝑎𝑛 𝑛𝑔 𝐴𝑏𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑦.”

The office was recognized for its outstanding support and meaningful contribution to advancing the agriculture and fisheries sector in the municipality during the Farmers and Fisherfolks Month 2026 celebration.

𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅: 𝑫𝑶𝑳𝑬 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒂𝒏 𝑶𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑷𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝑻𝑼𝑷𝑨𝑫 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝑰𝑳𝑬𝑬𝑷 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔

DOLE Bataan Field Office conducted an orientation on Department Order No. 239-B, Series of 2026, the revised guidelines on the implementation of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers Program (TUPAD) and the DILEEP Program, on May 12, 2026 at the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.

The revised Department Order No. 239-B aims to expand access to emergency employment and livelihood assistance for vulnerable and displaced workers. It also strengthens TUPAD guidelines on beneficiary eligibility and transparent wage distribution through digital platforms, remittance services, and authorized paymasters.

The activity was attended by BESO officers, Barangay Captains, and Barangay Secretaries from the 19 barangays of Pilar to strengthen coordination and ensure effective implementation of DOLE livelihood and emergency employment programs in their communities.

𝐋𝐌𝐈 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟒-𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝟏𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

Balanga City, Bataan — The 124th Labor Day celebration was successfully held on May 1, 2026, at the Bataan People’s Center, anchored on the theme “Disenteng Trabaho para sa Lahat: Isang Hangarin, Bagong Pilipinas Sama-samang Mararating.” The event was jointly organized by the DOLE Bataan Provincial Field Office and the PESO Bataan.

A standout feature of the celebration was the Labor Day Job Fair,where participating establishments offered 26 local and 6 overseas employment opportunities, with several job seekers hired on the spot.

Under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, 500 beneficiaries received financial assistance, including 419 individuals from the municipalities of Balanga, Pilar, Limay, Abucay, Orani, and Samal, and 81 beneficiaries from the BJMP Orani.

Livelihood assistance under the DILP Program was likewise awarded to organized groups, including Pilar Diversify Farmers Association, Inc. (farm equipment and rental services), Samahan ng mga Ginang sa Wakas South (meat processing), and Masigasig Coconut Farmers Agriculture Cooperative in Dinalupihan.

The “Kadiwa ng Pangulo Trade Fair,” showcased locally produced goods in support of micro, small, and medium enterprises.

An orientation on ILO Convention No. 190 was also conducted to promote safe and harassment-free workplaces. Partner agencies, including PhilHealth, SSS, and DTI, provided information on government programs and services.

More than a celebration, the activity honored the enduring contribution of Filipino workers and strengthened efforts toward a future of decent and inclusive employment for all.