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