The Department of Labor and Employment is the primary government agency mandated to promote gainful employment opportunities, develop human resources, protect workers and promote their welfare, and maintain industrial peace.
| Name of agency | Deparment of Labor and Employment |
| Mandate | Promote gainful employment opportunities, develop human resources, protect workers and promote their welfare and maintain industrial peace. |
| Organizational chart | View regional organizational chart |
| Personnel complement | 57 as of CY 2013 plantilla positions |
History
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) started as a small bureau in 1908. It became a department on December 8, 1933 with the passage of Act 4121. 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.
Consistent with the national development plan, its vision is the attainment of full decent and productive employment for every Filipino worker. It is mandated to promote gainful employment opportunities, develop human resources, protect workers and promote their welfare and maintain industrial peace. To contribute in the attainment of the national employment goals, it adopts the following strategies:
To carry out its mandate, the Department has 16 regional offices, 34 overseas posts, 6 bureaus, 7 staff services, and 11 agencies attached to it for policy and program supervision and/or coordination.
DOLE-CAR Key Officials
EXEQUIEL RONIE A. GUZMAN
Regional DirectorJESUS ELPIDIO B. ATAL, JR., MNSA
Assistant Regional DirectorGEORGE G. LUBIN, JR.
Chief, Technical Services and Support Division (TSSD)VENUS L. GUINJICNA
Chief, Internal Management Services Division (IMSD)
FIELD OFFICES:
ALEXANDER D. GUMABOL
Chief LEO, Abra Field OfficeEMERITO A. NARAG
Chief LEO, Baguio-Benguet Field OfficeSAMUEL T. LASDACAN
Chief LEO, Ifugao Field OfficeAVELINA MANGANIP
Chief LEO, Kalinga Field OfficeAPOLLO R. LUSPIAN
Chief LEO, Mountain Province Field OfficeDARWIN G. HOMBREBUENO
Senior LEO, Apayao Satellite Office
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