As part of its continuous action in preventing and eliminating child labor in the province of Batangas, the Department of Labor and Employment IV-A through its Batangas Provincial Office conducted an online learning session during the kick off week of the National Children’s Month, November 6. DOLE Batangas spearheaded a seminar on the salient features of Republic Act No. 9231 via teleconferencing platform. In her opening remark, Ms. Necorita Anzaldo, Senior Labor and Employm

In a momentous celebration of excellence in the field of employment facilitation, the Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas clinched its third win as the Best Job Placement Office (JPO) during the Search for Best PESO/JPO awarding ceremony and the 25th National PESO Congress held at Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City, Cavite, on October 15. Dr. Alex Ylagan, JPO Manager of the LPU - Batangas, received the award alongside DOLE IV-A Regional Director Atty. Erwin N. Aquino

After a series of typhoons and volcanic threats, communities from Batangas, especially those located within rural and far-flung areas continue to experience cycles of disruptions in their livelihood and struggles in recovering from losses.   In the month of September alone, the country experienced two to three typhoons which had direct affect on various areas including Batangas who experienced up to Wind Signal No. 3.   Aside from these weather conditions, the risks brought b

Known for its white sand beach and green environment, tourism is one, if not the main, source of income of residents from Tingloy, Batangas. However, the recent Habagat and severe weather conditions disrupted their livelihood, affecting their day-to-day needs.   Arriving at the island, various transient houses and homestays line the streets. These houses the thousands of tourists that visit the island each year. However, a different story can be seen nowadays.   Rachelle Flor

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board IV-A (RTWPB CALABARZON), in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment - Batangas Provincial Office (DOLE-Batangas), successfully hosted an orientation on the recent minimum wage increase in Region IV-A. The event took place today in Lipa City, Batangas, preceding the public consultation last August 8. A total of 210 participants from various labor organizations, management sectors, and industries throughout t

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) IV-A and the University of Batangas (UB) Lipa City signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to institutionalize and establish a new Job Placement Office (JPO), marking a significant step toward strengthening employment facilitation and youth employability in the province. The ceremonial signing gathered key officials, including DOLE IV-A Assistant Regional Director Nicanor V. Bon, DOLE Batangas Provincial Director Predelma M. Ta

After a series of three conferences under the Single Entry Approach (SEnA) program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) IV-A Batangas Provincial Office, five construction workers finally received their monetary claims amounting to over Php 300,000.00 worth of final pay. The request for assistance filed under the SEnA stemmed after the responding party failed to timely release the final payment of the workers following their separation from the company.  Mr. Benjie

The Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office 4A - Batangas Provincial Office (DOLE BPO), with the members of the District Tripartite Council (DTC), held their 3rd Quarter Meeting for 2025 at Bucana, Nasugbu, Batangas. DOLE BPO Batangas Provincial Director Predelma Tan and Senior Labor and Employment Officer Darius Allan Lubis presided over the aforementioned meeting. DTC meeting at Nasugbu, Batangas. (Photo by E. Madrigal) During the meeting, the council discussed i

To culminate the pioneer implementation of Jobstart in Batangas, youth beneficiaries who finished the full cycle of the program received recognition during a grand graduation held at the Sto. Tomas City Hall, Sto. Tomas City, Batangas, September 26. Jobstart beneficiaries during their grand graduation after they finished their full-cycle technical training and internship at NEXEM. (Photo by L. De Torres) It can be recalled that the beneficiaries underwent a four-day technical

The Batangas Provincial Federation of PESO Managers Inc., and the Department of Labor and Employment - Batangas Provincial Office held their 3rd Quarter PESO Meeting at the Residence Hall, Metro Rei Business Park, Palindan, Ibaan, Batangas, September 5. DOLE Director Predelma Tan graced the said activity and, in her speech, expressed her utmost appreciation to the contributions of every PESO and JPO in attaining the mission and vision of the Department in achieving full, dece