I. How to make a request?
The following are modes of sending FOI Request:
II. Certificate of Compliance
III. DOLE FOI Accomplishment Reports
- 2017-2019 DOLE FOI Reports
- 2020 – 1st quarter, 2nd quarter
- 2019 – 1st quarter, 2nd quarter, 3rd quarter, 4th quarter
- 2018 – 1st quarter, 2nd quarter, 3rd quarter, 4th quarter
- 2017 – 2nd quarter, 3rd quarter, 4th quarter
IV. DOLE Freedom of Information (FOI) Activities
V. DOLE-FOI Annual Reports
- 2018
- 2017
VI. FOI Manuals
VII. DOLE’S FOI References
- DOLE-FOI Inventory
- DOLE List of Exceptions
- FOI Directory
VIII. DOLE’S Bureaus, Programs and / or Projects
BUREAU OF LOCAL EMPLOYMENT (BLE)
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The BUREAU OF LOCAL EMPLOYMENT (BLE) is a ‘bureau’ under the Department of Labor and Employment which aims to improve the local labor and employment situation in the Philippines. Its mission is to promote full employment by facilitating access of Filipino jobseekers to local employment opportunities through policy researches, standards setting, strategy development, labor market analysis and provision of technical assistance to regional implementers in support of employment service operations. |
Programs and Services offered by the BLE:
- Public Employment Service Office
- PhilJobnet
- About PhilJobNet – http://ble.dole.gov.ph/index.php/porgrams-projects/about-pjn/about-phil-jobnet
- PhilJobNet Website – https://www.philjobnet.gov.ph/
- Job Fair – http://ble.dole.gov.ph/index.php/porgrams-projects/job-fair
- National Skills Registration Program – http://ble.dole.gov.ph/index.php/porgrams-projects/nsrp
- Career Guidance Advocacy Program – http://ble.dole.gov.ph/index.php/porgrams-projects/career-guidance-advocacy-program
- Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) – http://ble.dole.gov.ph/index.php/porgrams-projects/special-program-for-employment-of-students-spes
- DOLE-Government Internship Program – http://ble.dole.gov.ph/index.php/porgrams-projects/dole-gip
BUREAU OF LABOR RELATIONS (BLR)
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The BUREAU OF LABOR RELATIONS (BLR) covers the important aspects of labor relations, to wit:
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Programs and Services offered by the BLR:
- Labor and Employment Education Services – https://blr.dole.gov.ph/2014/12/11/labor-and-employment-education-services/
- LEES e-Learning Portal – https://blr.dole.gov.ph/e-learning-portal/
- Online Union Registration System – https://blr-ours.dole.gov.ph/
- Online Union Verification Portal – https://blr.dole.gov.ph/2019/02/12/ouvp/
- Voluntary Codes of Good Practice
- About VCGP – https://blr.dole.gov.ph/2014/12/11/voluntary-codes-of-good-practice/
- List of Voluntary Code of Good Practices – https://blr.dole.gov.ph/2014/12/11/list-vcgp/
- VCGP Feedback – https://blr.dole.gov.ph/2014/12/28/feedback-corner/
BUREAU OF WORKING CONDITION (BWC)
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The BUREAU OF WORKING CONDITIONS (BWC) primarily performs policy and program development and advisory functions for the Department in the administration and enforcement of laws relating to labor standards.The BWC has the following functions:
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BWC’s Programs and Services :
- Labor Inspection – http://bwc.dole.gov.ph/labor-inspection
- Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 – http://bwc.dole.gov.ph/mlc
BUREAU OF WORKERS WITH SPECIAL CONCERNS (BWSC)
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The BUREAU OF WORKERS WITH SPECIAL CONCERNS (BWSC) develops policies, programs, projects and systems and provides advisory and technical assistance to the Office of the Secretary and the Regional Offices relative to the development and protection of the workers with special concerns, towards their decent and productive employment.
As such, the BWSC performs the following basic functions for its clientele:
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Programs and Services offered by the BWSC:
- DOLE Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Program (DILEEP) – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/dileep.html
- Kabuhayan Starter Kits – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/dileep/kskits.html
- Negosyo sa Kariton (Nego-Kart) – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/dileep/nego-kart.html
- Kabuhayan Para sa Magulang ng Batang Manggagawa (KASAMA) – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/dileep/kasama.html
- Youth Entrepreneurship Support (YES) – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/dileep/yes.html
- Self-Reliant Organization – Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (SRO-CARP) – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/2014-12-03-06-03-01.html
- Social Amelioration Program (SAP) in the Sugar Industry – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/sap-si.html
- Child Labor Prevention and Elimination Program (CLPEP) – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/clpep.html
- World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL) – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/clpep/world-day-against-child-labor.html
- Institutional Partnership – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/clpep/institutional-partnership.html
- Philippine Program Against Child Labor (PPACL) – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/clpep/philippine-program-against-child-labor.html
- Child Labor Free Barangays (CLFB) – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/clpep/child-labor-free-barangays.html
- Child Labor Free Establishments (CLFE) – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/clpep/child-labor-free-establishments.html
- Sagip Batang Manggagawa (SBM) – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/clpep/sbm.html
- Project Angel Tree – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/clpep/project-angel-tree.html
- Working Child Permit (WCP – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/clpep/working-child-permit-wcp.html
- HELP ME Convergence Program Against Child Labor (HELP ME) – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/clpep/help-me-convergence-program-against-child-labor.html
- WCP & CL Profiling Portal – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/clpep/wcp-cl-profiling-portal.html
- Family Welfare Program – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/fwp.html
- Women Workers Welfare Advocacy Program – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/fwp/2014-12-03-05-59-39.html
- Programs for the Youth – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/pfy.html
- Lactation Stations – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/lactation-stations-in-the-workplace.html
- Kasambahay – https://bwsc.dole.gov.ph/programs-and-projects-submenu1/com-jckman-submenu-cpanel-name/kasambahay.html
INTERNATIONAL LABOR AFFAIRS BUREAU
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The INTERNATIONAL LABOR AFFAIRS BUREAU (ILAB) is primarily responsible for developing policy and program recommendations and operating standards relative to international labor and employment concerns; and for monitoring the country’s observance and implementation of its obligations/commitments. courtesies and facilities required by international organizations.
It is also responsible for providing advisory service to the Office of the Secretary in the supervision, monitoring and reporting of operations/activities of the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs) and the Migrant Workers and Other Filipino Resource Centers (MWOFRCs) in different parts of the world. |
Programs and Services offered by the ILAB:
- Policy Development and Advocacy on International Labor Relations and Cooperation Services – http://ilab.dole.gov.ph/programs/view/5
- Technical Support Services to the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs) and the Migrant – Workers Overseas and Other Filipino Resource Centers (MWOFRCs) – http://ilab.dole.gov.ph/programs/view/6
- Managing Information Services – http://ilab.dole.gov.ph/programs/view/7
- General Administration and Management Services – http://ilab.dole.gov.ph/programs/view/10
NATIONAL REINTEGRATION CENTER FOR OFWs
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The NATIONAL REINTEGRATION CENTER FOR OFWs (NRCO), an agency of the Department of Labor and Employment, was institutionalized pursuant to Republic Act 10022 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Center provides the mechanism for the OFWs’ reintegration into Philippine society, serves as a promotion house for their local employment, and tap their skills and potentials for national development. |
Programs and Services offered by the NRCO:
- Balik Pinay! Balik Hanapbuhay! Program – http://nrco.dole.gov.ph/index.php/programs-and-services/balik-pinay-balik-hanapbuhay-program
- Livelihood Development Assistance Program (LDAP) – http://nrco.dole.gov.ph/index.php/programs-and-services/livelihood-development-assistance-program-ldap
- Women Reintegrated and Economically Active at Home Program (Women REACH) – http://nrco.dole.gov.ph/index.php/programs-and-services/women-reintegrated-and-economically-active-at-home-program-women-reach
IX. Link to DOLE’s Regional Offices and Attached Agencies
DOLE’s Regional Offices Websites
- National Capital Region (DOLE-NCR) – http://ncr.dole.gov.ph/
- Regional Office No. 1 (DOLE RO 1) – http://ro1.dole.gov.ph
- Cordillera Administrative Region (DOLE CAR) – http://car.dole.gov.ph/
- Regional office No. II (DOLE-RO II) – http://ro2.dole.gov.ph/
- Regional Office No. III (DOLE RO III) – http://ro3.dole.gov.ph/
- Regional Office No. IVA (DOLE RO IVA) – http://calabarzon.dole.gov.ph/
- Regional Office No. IVB (DOLE RO IVB) – http://mimaropa.dole.gov.ph/
- Regional Office No. V (DOLE RO V) – http://ro5.dole.gov.ph/
- Regional Office No. VI (DOLE RO VI) – http://ro6.dole.gov.ph/
- Regional Office No. VII (DOLE RO VII) – http://ro7.dole.gov.ph/
- Regional Office No. VIII (DOLE RO VIII) – http://ro8.dole.gov.ph/
- Regional Office No. IX (DOLE RO IX) – http://ro9.dole.gov.ph/
- Regional Office No. X (DOLE RO X) – http://ro10.dole.gov.ph/
- Regional Office No. XI (DOLE RO XI) – http://ro11.dole.gov.ph/
- Regional Office No. XII (DOLE RO XII) – http://ro12.dole.gov.ph/
- Regional No. XIII (DOLE CARAGA) – http://caraga.dole.gov.ph/
DOLE’s Attached Agencies Websites
- Employees’ Compensation Commission (ECC) – http://ecc.gov.ph/
- Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) – http://ils.dole.gov.ph/
- National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) – http://co.ncmb.gov.ph/
- National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) – http://nlrc.dole.gov.ph/
- National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) – http://nmp.gov.ph/
- National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) – http://www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph/
- Occupational Health and Safety (OSHC) – http://oshc.dole.gov.ph/
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) – https://owwa.gov.ph/
- Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) – http://poea.gov.ph/
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) – https://www.prc.gov.ph/
X. Issuances and References issued by Presidential Communication Operations Office (PCOO):
A. Information, Education and Communication Materials:
- Freedom of Information (FOI) Comics – https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI_Comics.pdf
- Freedom of Information (FOI) Posters-
- FOI Poster (Make an FOI Request in 7 easy steps – https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/Tarp_Banner_10x6.jpg
- FOI Poster (May nais ka bang malaman sa iyong Gobyerno?) – https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI_poster_10x6_inches.jpg
- Freedom of Information (FOI) Briefer (Frequently Asked Questions) –
- Tagalog Version – https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/Tagalog_FOI.pdf
- English Version – https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/English_FOI.pdf
- Cebuano Version – https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/Cebuano_Briefer.pdf
- Bersion Iti Ilokano – https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI_Briefer_Ilokano.pdf
- Hiligaynon Version – https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/hiligaynon_briefer.pdf
- Waray- Waray Version – https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/WarayWaray_briefer.pdf
- Bicolano Version (Camarines Sur) – https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI_camsur.pdf
- Bicolano Version (Albay) – https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI_Albay.pdf
- Bicolano Version (Sorsogon) – https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI_sorsogon.pdf
Issuances / Guidelines:
- EO. No. 2 Series of 2016 (Operationalizing in the Executive Branch the People’s Constitutional Right to Information and the State Policies of Full Public Disclosure and Transparency in the Public Service and Providing Guidelines Therefor) https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/EO-2-s-2016-signed-copy.pdf
- FOI Issued Memoranda
- FOI Memorandum Circular No. 1 S 2019 – Guidelines on the Freedom of Information Appeals Mechanism https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/2019-FOI-MC-No-1.pdf
- FOI Memorandum Circular No. 2 S 2019 – 2019 Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI_MC_No_2_s2019_FOI_Awards_and_Nomination_Form.pdf
- FOI Memorandum Circular No. 3 S 2019 – Freedom of Information (FOI) Program Criteria and Validation Process for the Eligibility to Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Performance—ased Bonus (PBB) https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI-MC-No.3-s.2019.pdf
- Calendar Year 2018
- FOI MC NO. 1 S 2018 – Call for Submission: 2018 Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI_Memorandum_Circular_No_1_s_2018.pdf
- Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2018-1 – Guidelines on the Grant of the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) for FY 2018 under EO No. 80 s. 2012 and EO. No. 201 s. 2016 https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/MEMORANDUM_CIRCULAR_NO_2018_1_DATED_MAY_28_2018.pdf
- FOI MC NO. 2 S 2018 – Freedom of Information (FOI) Program Criteria and Validation Process for the eligibility to FY 2018 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI_MC_No_2_s_2018.pdf
- FOI MC NO. 3 S 2018 – Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI_MC_3.pdf
- Calendar Year 2017
- Administrative Order No. 25, s. 2011: Memorandum Circular No. 2017-1-Guidelines on the Grant of the Performance-Based Bonus for Fiscal Year 2017 under Executive Order No. 80, s. 2012 and Executive Order No. 201, s. 2016 https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/memorandum_circular_No_2017_1.pdf
- FOI Memorandum Circular No. 1 S 2017- Call for Submission: Accomplished First Quarter Agency Information Inventory and the Standard Freedom of Information (FOI) Registry as of 31 March 2017 https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/MC_No_1_s_2017.pdf
- Memorandum Circular No. 02 S 2017– Notice to submit and publish Freedom of Information (FOI) Manuals https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI_Memorandum_Circular_No_2_s_2017.pdf
- Memorandum Circular No. 03 S 2017– Enrollment to eFOI Portal https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI_Memorandum_Circular_No_3_s_2017.pdf
- Memorandum Circular No. 04 S 2017– Uploading of FOI Manual in the Agency Transparency Seal to be eligible to the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/memorandum_circular_no_4_s_2017.pdf
- Memorandum Circular No. 05 S 2017 – Call for Submission: Accomplished Second Quarter Agency Information Inventory and the Standard Freedom of Information (FOI) Registry for April 1 to June 30, 2017 https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI_Memorandum_Circular_No_5_s_2017.pdf
- Memorandum Circular No. 06 S 2017 – Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards https://www.foi.gov.ph/downloads/FOI_Memorandum_Circular_No_6.pdf