To streamline the issuance of safety permits and reinforce workplace standards, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Batangas Provincial Office, in collaboration with the Technical Support and Services Division - Labor Relations Labor Standards Unit, successfully conducted its first Hybrid Orientation on DOLE Electrical and Mechanical Permitting Requirements at the 3 rd Floor DOLE Batangas Training Center, March 12. The activity consisted of two strategic sessions,

A total of 9,050 beneficiaries under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay para sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program received their salaries following a series of payout activities conducted across Batangas. TUPAD payout in Lipa City, Batangas, last February 19, 2026. (Photo by S. Masangkay) According to Ms. Salvacion Kalalo, Provincial Focal Person of TUPAD in Batangas, coordinators facilitated payouts through remittance center transaction codes covering 14 areas in the provin

In a decisive move to combat unemployment and underemployment, the 2026 Grand Job Fair of the Public Employment Service Office of Taal, Batangas bridged more than 15,000 job opportunities to nearly 1,000 aspiring professionals at the Doña Corazon V. Agoncillo Sports and Cultural Center Taal Batangas, 13 February 2026. Grand Job Fair applicants flock in Doña Corazon V. Agoncillo Sports and Cultural Center. ( Photo by Leomar De Torres/ DOLE-BPO) Among the hopeful attendees was

With the goal of equipping cooperatives with the existing labor laws and available programs for their availment, the Department of Labor and Employment IV-A through its Batangas Provincial Office served as resource speakers during a learning session held via Zoom platform, 05 February 2026. The Cooperative Union of Batangas led the program to which two resource speakers from the DOLE Batangas shared substantial knowledge on the general labor standards and adjustment measures

The DOLE IV-A through its Batangas Provincial Office awarded livelihood assistance to the Samahang Pangkabuhayan ng Antipolo Del Norte (SPAN-RIC) during a ceremonial turnover at the Antipolo Del Norte, Lipa City, 05 February 2026. The group received tools and equipment to support the start-up of their candle-making production, providing a meaningful boost to their income-generating initiative for their eighteen (18) skilled and experienced beneficiaries. Ms. Salvacion R. Kala

In its pursuit to engage more employers in the second year of the Jobstart Philippines Program implementation, the Department of Labor and Employment IV-A Batangas Provincial Office, in coordination with the Public Employment Service Office of Sto. Tomas City, Batangas, conducted an online program orientation with prospective partner employers on 13 January 2026. During the program, DOLE IV-A Batangas Provincial Office Focal Person, Ms. April Rose Magpantay, led the learning

A total of 25 plaques were brought home by Public Employment Service Offices and Job Placement Offices in the recently concluded FY 2025 Performance Assessment and Planning Exercises held at the National University Laguna, Calamba City, Laguna, 14 January 2026. PESO Balete and the University of Batangas were named as two of the Regional PEIS Champions in their respective categories, highlighting excellence in employment information services. Moving forward to the next award,

For decades, Ms. Aurora Balang has been serving various households as a domestic worker in Poblacion 3, Sto. Tomas City, Batangas. “Masarap po sa pakiramdam na ang mga nagiging amo ko ay sobrang babait, syempre dahil po mabait sila sakin, ibinabalik ko rin po sa kanila yung way po ng pag-trato nila sa akin,” she remarked. Despite the challenges, for Ms. Aurora, being a domestic worker served as their bread and butter for their day-to-day needs. “Malaking tulong po iyon sa ami

Eight years ago, an association of natural farming enthusiasts started with hopes of promoting sustainable and healthy living. According to Ms. Esther Manuel, one of the founding members of the Tanauan Organic and Natural Farmers Association. “Kami yung die hard at we are into organic and natural farming talaga. Kasi ako. Personally, kapag may sakit ako…so kapag nagkakaroon ako ng health concerns, iniisip ko, ano kayang magandang pagkain, halamang gamot na natural na walang k

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Batangas, in partnership with the Local Health Insurance Offices (LHIO) of Tanauan, Lipa, and Batangas City, conducted YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) orientations to expand access to PhilHealth services among private and government employees. LHIO Lipa City together with DOLE Batangas employees during the YAKAP Program held at DOLE Batangas Provincial Office. (Photo by: April Rose N. Magpantay /DOLE-BPO) On December 11, 15,

The Department of Labor and Employment IV-A, through its Batangas Provincial Office, turned over business enhancement equipment and product development innovation under the Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) to Batangas City Advent Multipurpose Cooperative (BAMCo) during a ceremonial release in Batangas City, December 17. Through the AMP, DOLE will provide packaging materials and equipment such as PET Bottles with cooperative logo, freezer, chiller, electric juicer, heavy-duty

The Department of Labor and Employment IV-A, through its Batangas Provincial Office, in partnership with various partners, joined forces in making the holiday season extra special for profiled child laborers and their families during this year's implementation of the Project Angel Tree, held in Lobo, Batangas, on December 16. A total of 80 children and their parents participated in the activity, to which they received various gifts from generous private companies that turned

To further strengthen awareness on child labor prevention initiatives and harmonize the actions from various national government agencies, representatives from various local social welfare and development offices, and the law enforcement offices attended the Stakeholders’ Meeting cum Learning Sessions on CLPEP Implementation and Sagip Batang Manggagawa held at the 3rd Floor, DOLE Batangas Provincial Office, Lipa City, Batangas, December 11. CLPEP Focal Person Ms. April Rose N

DOLE IV-A, through its Batangas Provincial Office, turned over various business enhancement equipment and measures to two cooperatives in Batangas as part of its continuous implementation of the Adjustment Measures Program (AMP). Christmas came early for the San Isidro Multi-purpose Cooperative (SIMCO) after DOLE released much-needed support through the provision of materials and equipment during a ceremonial release at Brgy. San Isidro, Batangas City, December 11. AMP Focal

The Department of Labor and Employment IV-A, through its Batangas Provincial Office and the Batangas Provincial Federation of PESO Managers Inc., capped 2025 with their Year-End Performance Assessment held at the Batangas Country Club, Batangas City, on December 4. PESO managers and staff attended the YEPA held at Batangas City. (Photo by L. De Torres) The highlights of the event centered on the amendment and ratification of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Federation and

As the lone clothing shop on their barangay that caters to almost half of the residents of Calatagan, Pilar Firme continues to create wedding gowns and uniforms, among others, despite her age, to support her family and provide service to her “kababayan”. Nanay Pilar, a 72-year-old resident of Brgy. Lucsuhin, Calatagan, owns a small clothing/sewing business where they make wedding gowns, uniforms, sportswear, as well as costumes for more than two decades. Before building her b

The employees of Balayan Distillers Inc. (BDI), including labor union representatives, participated in an orientation on the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP). After the YAKAP orientation, BDI employees posed for a Yakap photo, reflecting their enthusiasm about the program . (Photo by: Rozil A. Regodos DOLE-BPO) YAKAP, which aims to make healthcare services particularly preventive care more accessible to all Filipino citizens, is gearing up for wider implementation. This

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region IV-A, through its Batangas Provincial Office, continues to fulfill its mandate of informing the public—especially graduating students about their labor rights as they prepare to enter the country’s workforce. Senior Labor and Employment Officer Ms. Ann Jelyn Natividad served as the resource speaker for the Labor Education for Graduating Students (LEGS) held at Batangas Eastern Colleges. As one of the SENA Desk Officers who

The DOLE Batangas Provincial Office conducted a Labor and Employment Education Services (LEES) session for 32 members of the Cooperative Union of Batangas (CUB) last November 14. Ms. Ann Jelyn F. Natividad, Senior Labor and Employment Officer of DOLE Batangas delivered a comprehensive discussion on key labor standards and compliance guidelines. Ms. Ann Jelyn Natividad shared her expertise to 32 members of Cooperative Union of Batangas, through LEES. (Photo by / Arlene A. Ga

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Batangas, together with Food Terminal Inc., (FTI) and National Food Authority (NFA), has rolled out the second batch of its “Benteng Bigas Meron Na!” program, extending assistance to thousands of minimum wage workers in the province. A total of 2,830 employees received their rice bags, each obtaining 10 kilograms of premium milled rice for just ₱20 per kilogram. EHS Lens, Inc. staff claim their rice bags containing 10 kgs of ri