DOLE ISFO Department of Labor and Employment Ilocos Sur Field Office

19/08/2026

𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟒
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑
𝐁𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐑
𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒

Pursuant to Article 5 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended,
and Republic Act No. 11058, the following advisory is hereby issued:

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏. 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤. - Except as provided for by law or
appropriate proclamation, employers in the private sector may, in the exercise
of management prerogative and in coordination with the safety and health
committee, or safety officer, or any other responsible company officer, suspend
work to ensure the safety and health of their employees during weather
disturbances and similar occurrences.

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐. 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬. - The following pay rules shall apply:

a) If unworked - The employee is not entitled to regular pay, except
when there is a favorable company policy, practice, or collective
bargaining agreement granting payment of wages on the said day or
when the employee is allowed to utilize his/her accrued leave credits;

b) If worked - The employee is entitled to full regular pay provided that
he/she has rendered work for not less than six (6) hours. If less than
six (6) hours of work, the employee shall only be entitled to the
proportionate amount of the regular pay, without prejudice to existing
company policy or practice more beneficial to the employee.
To alleviate the plight of employees during weather disturbances and
similar occurrences, employers may provide extra incentives or benefits to
employees who reported to work on the said days.

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑. 𝐍𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤. -
Employees who fail or refuse to work by reason of imminent danger resulting
from weather disturbances and similar occurrences shall not be subject to any
administrative sanction.

Be guided accordingly.

17/08/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝟕𝟗𝟗𝐊 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

In line with DOLE Secretary Francis N. Tolentino’s directives to strengthen livelihood opportunities for vulnerable sectors, the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office 1, through its Ilocos Sur Field Office, awarded a livelihood check amounting to ₱799,460.00 to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Sugpon for two livelihood projects benefiting 36 marginalized farmers in Barangay Licungan on August 4, 2026.

Under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP), ₱478,410.00 was provided for the Chicken Egg-Laying Project of the Licungan Farmers Association, while ₱321,050.00 was provided for the Rice Retailing Project of the Licungan Rural Improvement Club, with 18 beneficiaries from each association. The projects were identified based on the community’s needs to provide additional and sustainable sources of income.

Regional Director Honorina Dian-Baga emphasized the importance of bringing DOLE livelihood assistance to communities that need it most, especially those in far-flung areas. She said the assistance is not only about providing funds but also about helping beneficiaries build livelihood projects that can provide income for their families for years to come.

DILP is one of the DOLE’s flagship programs that opens economic opportunities to the vulnerable and marginalized workers by providing them access to grant assistance for capacity building on entrepreneurial ventures, for either individual or group undertaking. //Jenny//Sherwin

17/08/2026

𝟏𝟖 𝐁𝐏𝐂𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

In line with DOLE Secretary Francis N. Tolentino’s directives to strengthen grassroots employment facilitation, the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office 1 through its Ilocos Sur Field Office conducted a Public Employment Services Orientation for 18 Barangay PESO Coordinators (BPCs) of Candon City on August 3, 2026 at ABC Session Hall, City Hall.

The orientation covered Public Employment Services, Republic Act No. 10691, the roles of Barangay Employment Service Offices (BESOs), jobseeker identification, employment referral, labor market information, job fair promotion, and linkage to DOLE, PESOs, and other employment programs.

All 18 BPCs participated have strengthened their capacity to bring employment information and services closer to jobseekers and workers in their communities. The activity also reinforced the partnership among DOLE, the City Government of Candon, PESO, and the barangays.

Regional Director Honorina Dian-Baga emphasized the importance of strengthening grassroots employment partners in ensuring that DOLE’s employment programs and services reach more jobseekers and workers, particularly those in the communities. //Jenny//Sherwin

17/08/2026

05/08/2026

21/07/2026

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏,𝟕𝟎𝟎 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄'𝐬 𝐓𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

More disadvantaged workers in Ilocos Sur received temporary employment assistance as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), under the leadership of Secretary Francis N. Tolentino, continued the implementation of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program. From July 15 to 17, 2026, the DOLE Regional Office No. 1, through its Ilocos Sur Field Office, distributed more than ₱17.5 million in wages to 1,723 beneficiaries across six municipalities.

The three-day payout began on July 15, with 355 beneficiaries from Santiago receiving ₱3,578,430 in wages, while 155 workers from Candon City received ₱782,750. On July 16, 344 beneficiaries from Sigay received ₱3,462,280, and 148 workers from Gregorio del Pilar were paid ₱1,494,800. The payout concluded on July 17, with 387 beneficiaries from Tagudin receiving ₱3,896,580, followed by 334 workers from Alilem who received ₱3,373,400 after completing their assigned community work under the program.

Regional Director Honorina Dian-Baga said the continued implementation of TUPAD reflects the Department's commitment to helping disadvantaged workers earn an income while participating in activities that benefit their communities. She also reminded beneficiaries to make the most of their earnings by prioritizing their families' essential needs.

DOLE Regional Office No. 1 remains steadfast in bringing government services closer to communities through programs that provide immediate employment and help improve the lives of disadvantaged workers throughout the region.
//Jenny/Sherwin

16/07/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟏𝟕 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 ₱𝟑𝟗𝟗,𝟖𝟓𝟎 𝐄𝐠𝐠-𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

Following the directive of Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino to expand livelihood opportunities for vulnerable workers, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office I awarded a ₱399,850 Chicken Egg-Laying Project to the Amarao Ladies Farmers Association of Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur, on July 14, 2026, benefiting 17 women farmers.

Previously relying mainly on seasonal farming, the beneficiaries now have an additional and more stable source of income through egg production. The livelihood assistance includes egg-laying chickens, production inputs, and basic enterprise training to help them manage and sustain their community-based poultry business.

Regional Director Honorina Dian-Baga emphasized that the project is an investment in the beneficiaries’ future, giving them the means to earn steady income to support their families and have a livelihood they can sustain for the years to come.

The initiative reflects DOLE's continuing commitment to empowering vulnerable workers with livelihood opportunities that will benefit their families and communities. //Jenny/Sherwin