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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Senator Francis Tolentino have filed bids to lift the injunction placed on the P85 wage hike in Metro Manila. They are seeking to reverse the Pasig court order that froze the implementation of the wage increase.
Former Senator Francis Tolentino has been named the acting Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) by President Marcos. This appointment follows the resignation of Bienvenido Laguesma from the post, citing health reasons.
Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino has mandated all private employers to register their employees under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's (PhilHealth) Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (Yakap). This directive aims to ensure broader health coverage for workers.
Francis Tolentino has been appointed as the new labor chief in the Philippines, a move that comes after Beijing sanctioned him in 2025 for remarks and actions deemed detrimental to China's interests and relations.
Newly appointed Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino formally assumed leadership of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and stated his focus on workers' welfare and future-ready jobs for the youth.