National Labor Relations Commission - NLRC

In celebration of the 124th Labor Day Anniversary with the theme, “Disenteng Trabaho para sa Lahat: Iisang Hangarin, Bagong Pilipinas Sama-samang Mararating,” the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) initiated the Nationwide Labor Day Job Fair on May 1, 2026. The event provided aspiring job seekers with access to more than 165,000 job vacancies nationwide, including 56,389 opportunities in Metro Manila across 17 sites. The top vacancies were in the manufacturing, construction, retail, and BPO industries.

The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) took part in the Job Fair held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City by providing information on and facilitating applications for available slots under the Government Internship Program (GIP). Ms. Vicky F. Egonia and Ms. Louwella Dai Q. Barrientos of the Administrative Division who were assigned to manage the NLRC booth, assisted interested applicants explore opportunities for public service and professional development. Almost a hundred applicants submitted their applications to the NLRC, with more than half successfully advancing beyond the pre-screening stage.

The Government Internship Program (GIP) is an internship program implemented by DOLE, pursuant to KABATAAN 2000 under Executive Order No. 139, series of 1993, which seeks to initiate youth participants into public service by involving them in government programs and projects through the various departments and agencies.

Through the Government Internship Program, aspiring individuals are given the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in government operations. Beyond providing meaningful learning opportunities for interns, the program also supports the Commission's mandate, as government interns play a vital role in helping deliver quality service to the public.

𝗦𝗲𝗰. 𝗧𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗟𝗥𝗖, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀

QUEZON CITY—In a bid to strengthen labor relations and streamline institutional efficiency, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Francis N. Tolentino paid a highly consequential visit to the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) Main Office on June 4, 2026.

The official visit served as a platform for the new Labor Chief to share his vision, identify and address concerns that will help the NLRC upgrade its operations and services to its clientele.

The Secretary opened the discussion on the administration’s commitment to protecting workers’ right to organize and collective bargaining in accordance with the International Labour Organization Convention, stressing the need to publicly address any related issues.

The Secretary also expressed his full support to the completion of construction of the new NLRC building located at the Occupational Safety and Health Center Compound; filling out vacant positions of Presiding Commissioners, Commissioner, and Labor Arbiters; and the requested additional plantilla positions for Sheriffs and information technology (IT) staff.

In line with this, Secretary Tolentino shared that the DOLE has recently formed partnership with the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila to engage IT and Law students for DOLE internship through the Government Internship Program. He added his hopes to link with more schools in Metro Manila to attract more “bright and talented” young people to the program.

Additionally, he talked about his plan for the creation of a National Academy for Labor Justice to provide training and refresher courses for incumbent and incoming Labor Arbiters and Commissioners.

“[This initiative is] not overhauling the existing, functioning, well-oiled system but adding some 2 percent, 3 percent of innovation, which is part of my DNA, without disrupting what you are doing and, hopefully, engage you in making the NLRC one of the leveled up quasi-judicial bodies in our country,” he added.

The Secretary also talked about the need to increase the NLRC’s visibility on social media and appoint a spokesperson to ensure clear, accurate, and swift communication with the public and the media.

Plans for setting up more regional satellite offices in Luzon, particularly in Region III and IV, were also put on the table to bring NLRC services closer to the people and lessen the burden of workers traveling from far areas.

“Changes within institutions cannot be done overnight… But we hope we can move as one, in single cadence, in making sure that what you are doing is what the Filipinos should expect and secure,” the Secretary said.

NLRC Chairperson Grace E. Maniquiz-Tan thanked the Secretary for the visit and assured him that the Commission will take the next steps and prepare the necessary documents to facilitate the implementation of the plans discussed.

Presiding Commissioners and Commissioners from the First to the Eighth Divisions, Executive Labor Arbiter and selected Labor Arbiters from the National Capital Region Arbitration Branch, and other officials were present during the activity.

OIC-Undersecretary Gerard A. Mosquera and Assistant Secretary Catherine L. Parado of the DOLE’s Labor Relations, Policy and International Affairs Cluster also joined the Secretary during the official visit.

𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!
We are looking for qualified applicants for the following positions:
🗂 𝗜.𝗧. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 (𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿) - 𝗼𝗻𝗲 (𝟭) 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆

This Office highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants to apply, which include persons with disability (PWD) and members of the indigenous communities, irrespective of sexual orientation and gender identities and/or expression, civil status, religion, and political affiliation. This Office does not discriminate in the selection of employees based on the aforementioned pursuant to Equal Opportunities for Employment Principle (EOP).

✅𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 are advised to apply via NLRC e-Apply and address their application letter to:
Addressee:
𝗗𝗜𝗥. 𝗘𝗟𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗔 𝗙. 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗭
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👉 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://nlrc.dole.gov.ph/vacancies
https://nlrc.dole.gov.ph/.../e-application-form-for...

The National Labor Relations Commission expresses its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to former DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma for his dedicated service, leadership, and invaluable contributions to the labor and employer sectors.

We join the nation in offering our prayers for his full and speedy recovery. May he be blessed with strength, comfort, and healing.

Maraming salamat po, Secretary Laguesma.

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦

All private establishments are reminded to submit their 2025 Annual Establishment Report on Wages (AERW) in compliance with Article 124 of the Labor Code of the Philippines.

Your submission helps in gathering vital information for better policy formulation and decision-making.

Submit your report through:
https://aerw.nwpc.dole.gov.ph/

For inquiries and assistance, you may contact [email protected] or the Wage Report Hotlines:
8527-5519 | 8527-8011 | 0917-863-0855

The AERW assistance team is available Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.