DOLE Zambales Field Office

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦: 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1006, here are the remaining Regular Holidays and Special (Non-Working) Days for the year 2026.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀
🔹 If the employee did not work, he/she shall be paid 100% of his/her wage for that day, provided that he/she is present, or on leave with pay, the day preceding the holiday.
🔹 For work done, the employee shall be paid a total of 200% of his/her wage for that day for the first eight hours.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 (𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴) 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀
🔹 If the employee did not work, the "no work, no pay" principle shall apply, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice, or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) granting payment on a Special Day.
🔹 For work done, the employee shall be paid an additional 30% of his/her basic wage on the first eight hours of work.

Proclamation No. 1006: bit.ly/2026NationalHolidays
Labor Advisory No. 12-25: bit.ly/2026NationalHolidaysPayRules

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦: 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1006, here are the remaining Regular Holidays and Special (Non-Working) Days for the year 2026.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀
🔹 If the employee did not work, he/she shall be paid 100% of his/her wage for that day, provided that he/she is present, or on leave with pay, the day preceding the holiday.
🔹 For work done, the employee shall be paid a total of 200% of his/her wage for that day for the first eight hours.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 (𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴) 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀
🔹 If the employee did not work, the "no work, no pay" principle shall apply, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice, or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) granting payment on a Special Day.
🔹 For work done, the employee shall be paid an additional 30% of his/her basic wage on the first eight hours of work.

Proclamation No. 1006: bit.ly/2026NationalHolidays
Labor Advisory No. 12-25: bit.ly/2026NationalHolidaysPayRules

Labor Market Information (LMI) Weekly Issue No.9

𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝑫𝑶𝑳𝑬 𝒁𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑺 𝑶𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒄

𝟚𝟝, 𝕄𝕒𝕪 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟞 - 𝕄𝔸𝕊𝕀ℕ𝕃𝕆ℂ,ℤ𝔸𝕄𝔹𝔸𝕃𝔼𝕊 - The Department of Labor and Employment successfully conducted a Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) Orientation for 310 student-beneficiaries from the Municipality of Masinloc on May 25, 2026, held at the 3rd Floor of the Masinloc Municipal Hall.

SPES focal person Mr. Eian Geoffrey S. Cruz led the orientation and discussed the essential components of the program, including the objectives of SPES, work expectations, compensation procedures, documentary requirements, and the responsibilities of both beneficiaries and partner institutions. He also emphasized the importance of professionalism, discipline, and commitment among the participating students throughout the duration of the program.

During the latter part of the activity, the students, together with their parents and guardians, were thoroughly guided in the proper accomplishment of the required documents for the program. DOLE personnel provided step-by-step assistance to ensure that all forms were accurately completed and submitted in compliance with program requirements.

The orientation served not only as an avenue to familiarize beneficiaries with the SPES program but also as an opportunity to strengthen collaboration between the students, their families, the Local Government Unit of Masinloc, and the DOLE Zambales Field Office in promoting youth employment and educational support initiatives.

Labor Market Information (LMI) Weekly Issue No.8

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | Labor Advisory No. 08, series of 2026 - 2025 Annual Establishment Report on Wages

Labor Market Information (LMI) Weekly Issue No.7

𝑬𝑴𝑷𝑶𝑾𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮 1,234 𝑭𝑼𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑬 𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑲𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑪𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑩𝑬 𝑱𝑶𝑩-𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫𝒀, 𝑹𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻𝑺 - 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑶𝑩𝑳𝑰𝑮𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺 - 𝑨𝑾𝑨𝑹𝑬

𝟙𝟛 𝕄𝕒𝕪 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟞 | 𝕆𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘𝕒𝕡𝕠 ℂ𝕚𝕥𝕪 — A remarkable total of 𝟭,𝟮𝟯𝟰 graduating students of Gordon College took part in the back-to-back Labor Education for Graduating Students (LEGS) seminars under the Labor and Employment Education Services (LEES) Program at the SMX Convention Center, SM City Olongapo City.

A total of 571 participants attended the morning session, while 663 joined the afternoon session.

Ms. Precious Al L. Nacatab, Labor and Employment Officer III, discussed labor relations, labor standards, and the First-Time Jobseekers Assistance Act (RA 11261), equipping participants with essential knowledge on workers’ rights and responsibilities, ethical workplace conduct, and the importance of fostering healthy and professional working relationships.

The seminars also featured discussions on DOLE and PESO programs and services, Labor Market Information (LMI), and pre-employment orientation, providing practical guidance on career planning, employment readiness, and successfully navigating the job application process.

Through initiatives like LEGS, DOLE and PESO continue to empower the next generation of Filipino professionals to become informed, responsible, and future-ready members of the workforce.

Labor Market Information (LMI) Weekly Issue No.6

𝗭𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 (𝗭𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗣𝗖) 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚

𝟟 𝕄𝕒𝕪 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟞 - 𝕊𝕦𝕓𝕚𝕔 𝔹𝕒𝕪 𝔽𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥 ℤ𝕠𝕟𝕖 -A total of 71 participants from government agencies, labor groups, employers, and various industry sectors gathered for the Second Quarter Meeting of the Zambales Provincial Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (ZPTIPC) held at The Lighthouse Marina Resort, Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

The meeting was presided over by Chief Reynante N. Lugtu, who emphasized the importance of compliance with labor laws, social dialogue, and collaboration among stakeholders in maintaining industrial peace and productive labor-management relations within the province.

One of the key discussions was led by Precious Al Nacatab on DOLE Department Order No. 256-26, which covered the restructuring of the ZPTIPC, organizational functions, sectoral representation, and the opening of nominations for official labor and employer representatives.

Meanwhile, Arvin C. Fabian presented updates on current labor policies and programs, including DOLE Department Orders 252-25 and 253-25, Wage Order RBIII-26, labor market information, and reminders regarding fake labor inspection letters. Updates were also provided on the DOLE Hotline and Legal Query Form, the DOLE Online Compliance Portal, the CSHP Online System, compliance on final pay and Certificate of Employment (COE), and workplace family welfare programs.

During the meeting, participants raised various workplace concerns and labor-related issues involving wages, retirement policies, employee welfare benefits, mental health programs, hazard pay, service charge implementation, and other sector-specific concerns. DOLE Zambales provided clarifications and responses to all concerns raised in accordance with existing labor laws, rules, and regulations, while emphasizing the importance of lawful compliance and due process. Concerns related to wage compliance among certain micro and small establishments in some municipalities in Zambales were also noted during the discussions. Appropriate interventions and compliance assistance mechanisms were likewise discussed among concerned agencies.

The council also discussed three proposed resolutions covering employee welfare and labor standards concerns, with one resolution expected to be endorsed for proposal and approval during the upcoming Third Quarter Meeting of the ZPTIPC. As part of the way forward, the next meeting will include presentations from the partner government offices, best practices of partner private establishments, and discussion of possible new project of the Council. The council also agreed to broaden the scope of ZPTIPC membership to ensure wider representation across the Province of Zambales.

Furthermore, partner government agencies such as the SBMA Labor Department, PESO, SSS, PHIC, HDMF, and TESDA actively participated in and addressed the concerns of the Council.

The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment among labor, management, and government representatives to continue promoting workers’ protection, balanced labor policies, and industrial harmony through continuous dialogue and collaboration.