The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) IV-A, through its Batangas Provincial Office, continues to implement the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program in partnership with the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Lemery and Taal to provide temporary employment while supporting an effort to create a community-based Pansipit River cleanup activity. In Lemery, 250 underemployed beneficiaries are engaged in the program from September 11 to October

More than fifty employees participated in the Labor and Employment Education Services (LEES) conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) IV-A Batangas Provincial Office at the Twin Lakes Hotel in Laurel, Batangas. The sessions were conducted for two batches of employees to accommodate the participants and ensure meaningful engagement throughout the activity, which forms part of DOLE’s continuing efforts to promote awareness among workers and management on labor

The DOLE IV-A, through its Batangas Provincial Office, in collaboration with the National Labor Relations Commission Regional Arbitration Branch IV, Regional Conciliation and Mediation Board (RCMB) IV-A, Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity (RTWPB) IV-A, and the DOLE Regional Office IV-A Mediation-Arbitration and Legal Service Unit (MALSU), successfully spearheaded a Plant-Level Orientation on the Freedom of Association (FOA) and Labor Dispute Resolution Proceedings at

With the start of a new month, a better and brighter business opportunity kicked off in a beauty and wellness hub after the Department of Labor and Employment IV-A, through its Batangas Provincial Office, led the turnover of much-needed equipment to an aesthetic clinic under the Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) during a ceremonial release at Darasa, Tanauan City, Batangas, on October 1. Derma Glow employees and owners received their new equipment that will further enhance th

Finding a stable job can often feel like an overwhelming pursuit. For Beverly Ilao, a 39-year-old resident of Barangay Labac in Cuenca, Batangas, securing immediate employment was not just a career goal, but an urgent necessity to support her family's daily household needs. After struggling to find a suitable position, her journey took a pivotal turn when she came across an online announcement for a local Job Fair in Malvar, Batangas. DOLE Mediator-Arbiter, Atty. Rosita Villa

In its continuous bid to equip owners of micro establishments with necessary knowledge on labor standards and occupational safety in the workplace, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Batangas Provincial Office officers conducted the Technical and Advisory Visit to forty-seven (47) restaurant owners in on September 21, 2026, at the Municipal Multi-Purpose Hall, San Juan, Batangas. Ms. Necorita Anzaldo, Senior Labor and Employment Officer, spearheaded the DOLE team i

Equipped with a degree but limited professional experience, young job seekers often face the challenge of competing for opportunities where even entry-level positions may require prior work experience. For 23-year-old Lyka Eunice O. De Gala, a graduate of Batangas State University - The National Engineering University (BSU-TNEU) Lipa, this challenge became a reality. After graduation, she spent months searching for employment, submitting applications to various companies and

Today, many new entrants in the professional world, finding work opportunities, feel like they are trying to unlock a door without a key. For 23-year-old Jonna May "Jhanna" Mameng from Barangay Tambo, Lipa City, bridging that employment gap required determination, openness to growth, and the right public employment interventions. With the proactive intervention of the Public Employment Service Office of Lipa City, Batangas, Jhanna finally unlocked full employment as a Credi

Twenty-five Public Employment Service Office (PESO) managers and staff from various cities and municipalities in Batangas participated in the Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) Safety Officer 1 (SO1) Training held at Rosario Resort and Hotel, Rosario, Batangas on September 17. The training aimed to enhance the participants’ knowledge and understanding of occupational safety and health practices, particularly in maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. Part

After months of a series of trainings on soft and core skills, technical skills, and internships, Jobstart beneficiaries from Sto. Tomas City, Batangas officially commenced their full employment with the program partner companies this September. One of the JobStart beneficiaries, Marijel M. Villegas, shared her learnings and appreciation of the initiatives of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in advancing programs for youth employability. Ms. Marijel M. Villegas d

From being a Jobstart trainee during the program's pioneer implementation in Sto. Tomas City, Batangas, Niamey Moises now celebrates another milestone in her career as a regular employee of the Department of Labor and Employment’s program partner employer. Looking back, before entering the workforce, 23-year-old Niamey M. Moises faced uncertainty while waiting for her college graduation. Eager to avoid staying idle at home, Moises actively sought productive avenues to transit

Before becoming a beneficiary of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), 23-year-old Janine Denise M. Magnaye faced financial limitations as her parents' income was insufficient to cover daily household and educational expenses. During her journey in college, Janine experienced financial hardships, trying to make ends meet, requiring her to strictly budget her allowances across the week. Ms. Janine Denise M. Magnaye, 23 years old from Tubuan, Lemery Batangas

In a move to bolster workforce protection and ensure strict adherence to labor standards, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Batangas has intensified its High-Impact, High-Visibility Inspection (HIHVI) campaign last 24 June 2026 in San Juan, Batangas. Aligned with the strategic initiative and directives of Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino, DOLE continues to ensure that regulatory standards are upheld across the province. DOLE Batangas Provincial Director, Dir.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) IV-A Batangas Provincial Office simultaneously rolled out various activities across the province as part of the 2026 Batangas Handog ng Pangulo, bringing employment opportunities, financial assistance, and essential government services closer to workers and jobseekers in Batangas, held on September 14, 2026. Executive Director Kaima Via Velasquez of the Employees' Compensation Commission (ECC), representing DOLE Secretary Francis

In line with its commitment to inclusive labor programs, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office No. IV-A, through its Batangas Provincial Office, facilitated a specialized employment session for 33 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the Lipa City Jail – Male Dormitory on July 29, 2026. The 33 Persons Deprive of Liberty during the lecture of DOLE (Photo by Leomar De Torres/ DOLE BPO) This initiative directly aligns with the key priority programs of D

Long, exhausting daily commutes and an uncertain job search once stood between 25-year-old Gicelle H. Alcantara and her professional aspirations. Prior to participating in the job fair, Alcantara was employed in Calamba, Laguna. In her previous job, she constantly faced heavy traffic and limited public transportation during peak hours while traveling daily from her residence in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. Ms. Gicelle H. Alcantara, Production Specialist II and Assistant Section L

Marking a historic milestone in regional labor relations, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Batangas Provincial Office pioneered the very first Plant-Level Orientation on Freedom of Association (FOA) and Labor Dispute Resolution Proceedings in the entire CALABARZON region (Region 4-A), conducted at the Honda Phils. facility inside the First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP), xxx last July 14. Ms. Ann Jelyn F. Natividad, Sr. LEO of DOLE Batangas and Mr. Aristeo Pe

The lack of standard machinery that forced workers to rely entirely on manual pouring and filling processes, high rates of product spillage, inconsistent measurements, and material waste - these are the challenges that the San Isidro Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SIMCO) faced in its early years trying to build their dream of thriving dishwashing and fabric conditioner products. Detailing these initial field challenges, “Sa aming proyektong SIMPLY Care Production ay mano-mano ang

In a strategic move to fortify employment facilitation and strengthen grassroots labor networks across the province, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Batangas Provincial Office and the Batangas Provincial Federation of PESO Managers Inc. initiated high-level talks from July 8-9, 2026 with local chief executives (LCEs) from the municipalities of Nasugbu, Balayan, and San Juan. The initial dialogue focused on the full institutionalization of the Public Employment S

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Batangas Provincial Office, in active partnership with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Sto. Tomas City, continues to bridge the transition between graduation and formal employment through the JobStart Philippines (JSP) program. Among the recent success stories of the youth employment initiative is Arabella A. Yazon, a 23-year-old resident of San Isidro Sur, City of Sto. Tomas, who successfully transitioned into the