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.

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VISION

Decent and productive employment for every Filipino worker.

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MISSION

To promote gainful employment opportunities, develop human resources, protect workers and promote their welfare and maintain industrial peace.

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DOLE 9 Officials 

OFELIA B. DOMINGO
Regional Director

ALBERT E. GUTIB
Assistant Regional Director

VERNA KATE B. SANTOS
Med-Arbiter
Med-Arbitration & Legal Service Unit

ELSA B. TAN
Chief AO, Internal Management Services Division

ELENA T. ALABATA
Chief LEO, Technical Services and Support Division

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DOLE 9 Field Offices 

 

  IAN A. LAHI
  Chief LEO, Zamboanga City Field Office

  WESLEY D. TAN
  Chief LEO, Isabela City Field Office

  LOURDES B. AMORES
  Chief LEO, Zamboanga del Norte Field Office

  CAMILO A. ENCILA JR.
  OIC, Zamboanga del Sur Field Office

  IMELDA F. GATINAO
  Chief LEO, Zamboanga Sibugay Field Office