Day: May 1, 2025

Pasay City: Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma has expressed optimism that 25 to 30 percent of job seekers attending Labor Day job fairs in Metro Manila will be hired on the spot. The main event took place at the SMX Convention Center, where Laguesma shared his hopes during an interview on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has organized 14 job fair sites throughout Metro Manila, including prominent malls and commercial centers. At the SMX Convention Center alone, over 1,000 job seekers registered for the event, with more than 20 individuals securing employment by

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has announced that hospitals across the nation are on ‘code white’ alert for Labor Day and will remain so until May 2. This measure ensures readiness for any health-related emergencies during this period. According to Philippines News Agency, the activation of a code white alert signifies that hospitals will engage their Operations Centers (OPCENs) to maintain communication and coordination with regional and Central DOH OPCENs. This protocol is part of a directive issued by President Marcos to safeguard the health of citizens during the Labor Day observance, as confirmed by Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa.

Cebu: Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia must be treated ‘fairly’ while the legal issues concerning the suspension order against her are not yet resolved, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday. The Office of the Ombudsman ordered Garcia’s preventive suspension for six months without pay over alleged grave abuse of authority, in connection with the issuance of a special permit to Shalom Construction Inc. in May 2024 without mandatory clearances from relevant government agencies. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos stated, “I have been made aware of the preventive suspension issued against Governor Gwendolyn Garcia of Cebu,” in a statement posted

Iloilo: In line with its mission to combat poverty through sustainable livelihood, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) released PHP36.05 million in grants to support 1,422 vulnerable individuals in Western Visayas during the Labor Day celebration on Thursday. The distribution of funds was highlighted during the event’s opening at Robinsons Place Iloilo, where seven livelihood projects from Iloilo and Guimaras received a combined PHP11.3 million. According to Philippines News Agency, these initiatives, set to benefit 318 recipients, include fish and rice trading, community and sari-sari stores, dishwashing liquid production, and farm machinery services. Simultaneous grant releases took place across

Manila: The commander of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Minesweeping Division 3 paid a courtesy visit to the Philippine Navy (PN), underscoring the growing military ties between Japan and the Philippines. Naval Air Wing Deputy Commander Capt. Emerson David, representing Philippine Fleet chief Rear Adm. Joe Anthony Orbe, welcomed JMSDF Minesweeping Division 3 commander Capt. Amano Shinsuke and his delegation at the Navy headquarters, Naval Station Jose Andrada, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, the visit was part of the goodwill visit of JMSDF vessels JS Bungo (MST-464) and JS Etajima (MSO-306) to the country. Minesweeping involves