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In a significant move aimed at enhancing labor welfare and economic resilience, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has officially announced a minimum wage hike for workers in Metro Manila, effective August 2025. This decision is set to improve the lives of thousands of private-sector employees working across critical industries such as retail, services, … Read more

Natural disasters continue to affect thousands of Filipino families each year—disrupting livelihoods, damaging homes, and causing financial distress. In response, the Social Security System (SSS) has rolled out the ₱20,000 Calamity Loan 2025 under its Calamity Loan Assistance Program (CLAP). Designed to support SSS members in disaster-stricken areas, the Calamity Loan offers quick financial relief … Read more