HISTORY
The Department of Labor and Employment stands as the national government agency mandated to formulate policies, implement programs and services, and serve as the policy-coordinating arm of the Executive Branch in the field of labor and employment.
The organization and functions of the Department of Labor and Employment are in accordance with the provisions of Executive Order No. 126, as amended, the Labor Code of the Philippines, and other relevant and pertinent legislations.
The Department has exclusive authority in the administration and enforcement of labor and employment laws and such other laws as specifically assigned to it or to the Secretary of Labor and Employment.
VISION
Decent and productive employment for every Filipino worker.
MISSION
To promote gainful employment opportunities, develop human resources, protect workers and promote their welfare and maintain industrial peace.
DOLE 9 OfficialsATTY. ROY L. BUENAFE
OIC-Regional Director
IMELDA F. GATINAO
OIC-Assistant Regional Director
VERNA KATE B. SANTOS
Med-Arbiter
Med-Arbitration & Legal Service Unit
ELSA B. TAN
Chief AO, Internal Management Services Division
WESLEY D. TAN
Chief LEO, Technical Services and Support Division
DOLE 9 Field OfficesIAN A. LAHI
Chief LEO, Zamboanga City Field Office
MARIA ELENA T. ALABATA
OIC, Isabela City Field Office
LOURDES B. AMORES
Chief LEO, Zamboanga del Norte Field Office
CAMILO A. ENCILA JR.
Chief LEO, Zamboanga del Sur Field OfficeELAMSALIH E. UNGAD
OIC, Zamboanga Sibugay Field Office