DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Initiate a community development program and
A government department in Philippines responsible for provide support for the government, host
the promotion of the social and economic welfare of country, Filipino community organizations, and
workers, regulating labor and employment conditions other entities' sociocultural activities.
and protecting workers' rights. Reintegration program should be developed and
implemented.
Headed by the Secretary of Labor and Employment Verify employment contracts and other job-
who is appointed by the president of the Philippines. related documentation, such as foreign
The department has a workforce of employees working principals' accreditation.
in its offices and field offices nationwide. As ordered by the Secretary of Labor and
Employment, perform other duties.
WHAT IS DOLE?
National government agency responsible with OBJECTIVES
formulating policies, implementing programs, and The Department guarantees to fulfill its mandated
serving as the executive branch's policy-coordinating functions in order to achieve the following objectives:
arm in the field of labor and employment. 1. To enhance employability of workers and
competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium
PURPOSE Enterprises (MSMEs) by providing more responsive
to empower gainful employment, develop human and accessible human resource development
resources, safeguard and promote the welfare of programs and employment facilitation services for
workers, and maintain industrial harmony. an efficient matching between skills supply and job
vacancies, as well as promoting productivity in
KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY enterprises to support creation of jobs;
to promote social and economic welfare of
workers 2. To ensure protection of workers’ rights and maintain
to regulate labor and employment conditions industrial peace by enforcing compliance to labor
to protect workers' rights standards, expeditious and fair resolution of labor
to provide employment services disputes, enhancing labor-management cooperation
to administer wage and salary administration and promoting labor education and tripartism in
to develop occupational safety and health policy and decision making in order to preserve jobs
standards and enhance the quality of employment in the
to enforce labor laws and regulations country.
to conduct research and development on labor
and employment 3. To strengthen social protection particularly for
vulnerable workers and Overseas Filipino Workers
VISION (OFWs) by providing greater access, ensuring
DOLE’s vision states that they want Filipino workers, benefits and other welfare services, and providing
such as OFWs, to have better employment. opportunities to transition into a more productive
and sustainable employment.
"Every Filipino worker attains full, decent and productive
employment." 4. To continuously enhance the transform DOLE into
an efficient, responsive, purposeful and accountable
MISSION institution by streamlining processes and making
DOLE's mission for the coming years states that they frontline services more responsive to the people’s
desire to create employment opportunities and protect needs
our Filipino employees as well as our OFWS when they
are working abroad.
BUREAU OF LABOR RELATIONS
BLR has original and exclusive authority on certain cases
"To promote gainful employment opportunities, develop
which involve unions, collective bargaining agreements,
human resources, protect workers and promote their
and labor disputes in organized establishments.
welfare, and maintain industrial peace."
covers the important aspects of labor relations. We set
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
the environment for a healthy relationship by making
Assist OFWS with issues related to the
both the employer and the employee aware of their
employer-employee relationship.
rights and obligations (using LEES). We promote
Economic, political, and labor market situations
collective negotiations (by advocating the right to self-
and policy developments in the host nation that
organization). We provide mechanisms to fix strained
may influence Filipino migrant workers and
relationships through adjudication. Most of all, we
Philippine labor policies are monitored and
foster an environment where employers and employees
reported to the home office (HO).
can reach a compromise regarding their issues and
Implement the DOLE's overseas employment
contribute in policy-making (through the TIPC). We are
program in accordance with the government's
an embodiment of the President’s overarching goal of
genera policy objectives.
promoting industrial peace based on social justice.
cases and two months in original cases, and to
MANDATE keep the dockets current.
BLR the lead agency duly authorized to manage and To have a zero-reversal rate of appealed
resolve any issues involving unions, collective bargaining decisions of the Bureau.
agreements, and labor disputes in organized To execute all the Bureau’s decisions promptly
establishments. and in full.
National registry of unions and CBAs; 5. As an advocate of bipartism and tripartism.
Formulate regulatory and developmental To provide the agenda for the social partners for
policies, standards, guidelines and programs sustaining a mechanism for dialogue,
promoting the right to organize, including consultation and information exchange toward
collective bargaining and improvement of the building consensus and action plans on social
income of workers and their organizations; and economic issues, policies and programs.
Lead agency in workers and employers To initiate the development of programs to
education; encourage workers and employers to set up
Adjudicate inter- and intra-union disputes; bipartite and tripartite mechanism for open
Promote bipartism and tripartism; and communication, information and responsibility
Formulation and implementation of programs sharing and joint decision-making.
that strengthen trade unionism to achieve
industrial peace. 6. As a social partners of workers in national
development.
MISSION To strengthen trade unionism and other
1. As a registry. workers’ organizations by promoting programs
To gather, generate, process and interpret through the provision of accessible information
relevant, timely and accurate labor relations facilities as well as training, education and
information for policy-makers, decision-makers, technical assistance.
unions, employers and the public at large.
OVERSEAS WORKER WELFARE ADMINISTRATION
2. As a policy-making and program development agency. An attached arm of the department of labor and
To provide workers with expeditious procedures employment, was tasked to protect and promote the
in the formation and registration of unions or welfare and well-being of Overseas Filipino Workers and
other workers’ organizations, as well as in their dependents.
collective bargaining negotiations.
To provide unions with clear policies, Provides program and services to assist all its members
procedures and guidelines in the administration in all its regional and overseas offices. The agency can
of their internal activities and at the same time also appropriate representation with employers, agents,
respecting union autonomy. host authorities on behalf of the OFW.
To provide parties to inter-union, intra-union,
and other disputes with expeditious and non- BENEFITS
litigious procedures in the management and as member of OWWA, you are eligible to receive a
resolution of disputes. number of benefits.
To initiate and recommend, after consultation
with employers and workers, appropriate Social Benefits
legislative proposals on labor relations. Education Scholarship and Training Benefits
To strengthen trade union and other workers’ Welfare Programs
organizations through the provision of Repatriation Assistance Benefits
accessible facilities as well as training,
educational and technical assistance. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) advises and
3. As the lead agency for labor education. assists the President in planning, organizing, directing,
To provide workers and employers, organized or coordinating, integrating, and evaluating the total
unorganized, with updated information on their national effort in the field of foreign relations in pursuit
rights, obligations, and benefits using various of its Constitutional mandate.
forms of information and communication
To source funds for setting up programs for the a government agency responsible for the conduct of
private sector intended to encourage them to foreign relations in the Philippines. The primary
become partners with the government in the objective of DFA is to protect the sovereignty, territorial
conduct of labor education. integrity, and national interest of the Philippines, as well
as to promote its active participation in the international
4. As a dispute adjudication agency. negotiations.
To resolve disputes with finality within twenty
(20) days from submission of the case for DFA is headed by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, who is
resolution, but in no case to exceed forty-five a member of the President's Cabinet.
(45) days from filing of the case in appealed
assists Filipino with passport issuance and
authentication services.
BENEFITS
DFA is mandated by RA No. 7157 aka "Philippine Foreign
Service Act of 1991" to implement the 3 pillars of
Philippine Foreign Policy
National security preservation and
enhancement.
Economic security promotion and
accomplishment.
Protection of Filipino's rights and promotion of
their welfare and interests in other countries.
VISION
A resilient foreign service for a strong Philippines
MISSION
To promote and protect Philippine interest in the global
community.
OBJECTIVES
Contribute to the strengthening of national
security and the protection of territorial
integrity and sovereignty.
To contribute to the national effort to sustain
development and improve the Philippines'
competitiveness in the global marketplace.
To improve international awareness of the
Philippine culture in order to foster mutually
beneficial relationships with other nations.
To improve the departments performance,
increase and maximize human, financial,
technological and other resources.
To protect the rights and welfare of Filipinos
living overseas, as well as to mobilize them as
participants in national progress.
To portray the Philippines in a positive light.
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION
a quasi-judicial body tasked to promote and maintain
industrial peace by resolving labor and management
disputes involving both local and overseas workers
through compulsory arbitration and alternative modes
of dispute resolution.
