DOLE Region 9 - Zamboanga Peninsula

📢 𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘!

Epektibo este dia, Hunyo 1, 2026, el second tranche del Wage Order No. RIX-24, que ta dale additional ₱25.00 daily wage increase para na mga workers del private establishments na Zamboanga Peninsula.

Con este increase, el nuevo minimum wage rate na rehiyon:
✅ ₱464.00 por dia para na Non-Agricultural Establihments
✅ ₱451.00 por dia para na Agricultural Establishments

Para na mas pa impormasyon:https://nwpc.dole.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Wage-Order-No.-RIX-24.pdf

𝗟𝗠𝗜 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Here’s this week’s Labor Market Information update featuring the top job vacancies and employment opportunities in the region, as reflected in PEIS and PhilJobNet data.

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | 𝐑𝐂𝐀𝐂𝐋 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟗

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Regional Council Against Child Labor (RCACL)-Zamboanga Peninsula conducted its 2nd Quarter Hybrid Meeting on May 26, 2026, at Kamagong Hall, LM Metro Hotel, Tetuan, Zamboanga City, with representatives from 15 member agencies.

The meeting served as a venue for member agencies to discuss updates, accomplishments, and continuing interventions related to child labor prevention and elimination programs and services in the region. Discussions also focused on strengthening inter-agency coordination and advocacy initiatives in line with the government’s campaign against child labor.

Read full article here: https://ro9.dole.gov.ph/2026/05/27/rcacl-rallies-to-strengthen-child-labor-prevention-efforts-in-region-9/

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝟗 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭, 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 9 conducted the High-Impact, High Visibility Inspection (HIHVI) Planning and Coordination Meeting for the Construction Sector on May 26, 2026, at LM Metro Hotel, Tetuan, Zamboanga City, with 18 participants attending onsite and 16 joining virtually via ZOOM Teleconference. Representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional- and District Engineering- Offices, Regional Conciliation and Mediation Board (RCMB), Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), Employees Compensation Commission (ECC), ZamPen OSHNet and DOLE Field Offices participated in the activity.

The activity aimed to strengthen compliance with General Labor Standards (GLS), Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS), and other applicable regulations in the construction sector through intensified, coordinated, and visible inspection activities. The initiative forms part of DOLE’s nationwide High-Impact, High-Visibility Inspection campaign focusing on priority sectors.

Read full article here: https://ro9.dole.gov.ph/2026/05/26/dole-9-strengthens-construction-sector-compliance-through-high-impact-high-visibility-inspection-initiative/

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | Labor Advisory No. 09, series of 2026 – Payment of Wages for the Regular Holiday on 27 May 2026 (Eid'l Adha)

In observance of Eid'l Adha, a regular holiday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminds all employers to comply with Holliday pay rules.

For employees, this ensures that they are properly compensated during holiday, entitling them to receive 100% of their daily wage even if they do not report for work, provided they are present or on approved leave with pay on the workday immediately preceding the holiday. Those who report to work on holiday are entitled to 200% of their regular daily wage.

𝟴𝟴 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 ₱𝟯.𝟲𝟵-𝗠 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀

A total of 88 workers received ₱3.69 million in settlement benefits following the successful mediation facilitated by DOLE 9 through its Single-Entry Approach (SEnA) Program on May 22, 2026, at the DOLE Zamboanga del Sur Field Office.

Regional Director Albert E. Gutib personally witnessed the release of the settlement and reaffirmed DOLE’s commitment to protecting workers’ rights and welfare, while informing affected workers of available livelihood, training, and social protection programs.

Read the full story here: https://ro9.dole.gov.ph/2026/05/26/dole-9-secures-%e2%82%b13-69-m-settlement-for-88-affected-workers/

Warmest welcome to the Department of Labor and Employment, incoming Secretary Francis N. Tolentino.

We look forward to your leadership as you take on the responsibility of advancing the welfare of Filipino workers, strengthening labor policies, and sustaining programs that promote decent and productive employment for all.

Warmest welcome to the Department of Labor and Employment, incoming Secretary Francis N. Tolentino.

We look forward to your leadership as you take on the responsibility of advancing the welfare of Filipino workers, strengthening labor policies, and sustaining programs that promote decent and productive employment for all.