DOLE Davao del Norte Field Office
Official public directory and service guide for the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE Region XI) Davao del Norte Field Office (DNFO) in Tagum City. Providing workers, jobseekers, employers, and overseas Filipino worker families with frontline labor welfare programs, livelihood assistance grants, minimum wage enforcement, dispute settlement, and youth employment facilitation across the province of Davao del Norte.
Protecting Workers and Promoting Productive Employment in Davao del Norte
The Department of Labor and Employment operates as the primary policy making, regulatory, and service delivery agency of the executive branch in labor and employment. Operating under Regional Office XI in Davao City, the Davao del Norte Field Office (DNFO) administers labor standards, dispute resolution, social protection, and employment facilitation across all 3 component cities and 8 municipalities of Davao del Norte.
Labor Standards and Workplace Safety
Regular inspections and compliance monitoring of commercial farms, packing plants, retail establishments, and processing facilities. Ensures adherence to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards and statutory monetary benefits.
Workers Welfare and Social Protection
Emergency employment through TUPAD, livelihood assistance grants (DILP), social protection for displaced workers, livelihood starter kits for parents of child laborers, and welfare support for OFW families.
Employment Facilitation and Youth Support
Close coordination with city and municipal PESO offices (Public Employment Service Office), career expos, Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), and the Government Internship Program (GIP).
Core Programs and Services Available at DNFO
Whether you are an individual employee seeking assistance, an employer aiming for regulatory compliance, or an informal sector group seeking seed capital, DOLE Davao del Norte offers structured government programs.
TUPAD Program
Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers: A community based package of assistance that provides temporary wage employment for displaced, underemployed, and seasonal workers, including community disinfection, declogging, and agro forestry work.
DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP)
Also known as Kabuhayan Program, DILP provides grant assistance for capacity building on entrepreneurship, working capital in the form of raw materials and equipment, and livelihood starter kits for self employed individuals, PWDs, and indigenous groups.
Single Entry Approach (SEnA)
A fast, impartial, and inexpensive 30 day conciliation mediation process to settle workplace disputes, unpaid salaries, holiday pay discrepancies, separation disputes, and illegal dismissal complaints without going through full judicial litigation.
Government Internship Program (GIP)
Provides youth aged 18 to 30 years old with opportunity to experience public service in national and local government agencies. Applications and partner agency deployments are managed through the official portal at gip.dole11portal.org.
SPES (Employment of Students)
Assists poor but deserving students, out of school youth, and dependents of displaced workers to pursue their education by encouraging government units and private companies to employ them during summer and Christmas vacations.
Child Labor Prevention & Elimination
Active profiling and rescue programs, educational support, livelihood starter kits for parents of child laborers, and community certifications such as child labor free barangay recognitions in Panabo City, Carmen, and Tagum City.
Note: For municipal level applications (such as local TUPAD slots or SPES schedules), residents may also coordinate directly with the Public Education and Employment Services Office (PEESO) inside Tagum City Hall or their respective municipal PESO desks.
Current Minimum Wage Rates in Davao del Norte (Region XI)
Prescribed by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB Region XI) under the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), applicable to Tagum City, Panabo City, Samal Island, and all municipalities in Davao del Norte.
Non Agriculture Sector
₱540.00 / dayApplies to industrial workers, manufacturing, construction, retail establishments employing 10 or more workers, wholesale trade, private education, healthcare, and hospitality businesses across Davao del Norte under Wage Order No. RB XI-24.
Agriculture Sector
₱525.00 / dayApplies to plantation and non plantation agricultural operations, banana growers, cacao farms, coconut processing, and agricultural packaging stations across Davao del Norte under Wage Order No. RB XI-24.
Domestic Workers (Kasambahays)
₱6,500.00 / monthUnder Wage Order No. RB XI-DW-04, general househelpers, cooks, family drivers, gardeners, and nannies in chartered cities (Tagum, Panabo, Samal) and first class municipalities in Davao del Norte must receive not less than ₱6,500.00 per month with standard SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG coverage paid by the employer.
For comprehensive wage orders, productivity toolkits, and wage exemptions for micro business enterprises (BMBEs), visit the official NWPC portal at nwpc.dole.gov.ph/region-xi.
Recent Milestones and Local Initiatives
DOLE Davao del Norte regularly organizes public career expos, livelihood turn overs, and industry tripartite dialogues to strengthen workforce development.
Handog ng Pangulo Job Fair in Tagum City
Organized on September 14, 2026 at the Atrium of Tagum City Hall in partnership with the City Government of Tagum and local PEESO. Part of the nationwide Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat initiative, bringing direct employment facilitation and Dole Trabaho Agad to thousands of local applicants.
The regional event mobilized 63 participating employers with 2,966 local job vacancies, resulting in 180 applicants hired on the spot (HOTS) across Davao Region.
Labor Standards and Workplace Safety Summits
DOLE XI continuously advances General Labor Standards (GLS) and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) compliance seminars in Tagum City. Recent initiatives focus on agribusiness plantations, banana packaging plants, and construction contractors, ensuring zero work accident policies and fair compensation.
The office also actively participates in the Banana Industry Tripartite Council (BITC XI), bridging employee unions, plantation management, and government agencies to support fair labor conditions and community projects.
Important Distinction: DOLE Government Agency vs Dole Fruit Company
Many online jobseekers searching for "Dole jobs in Tagum City" or "Dole Davao del Norte" encounter confusion between two entirely separate entities that share the same name in this region:
1. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE): The government agency featured on this page, headquartered at the Provincial Capitol Compound in Mankilam, Tagum City. DOLE regulates labor laws, oversees worker welfare, inspects workplaces, and issues government livelihood assistance.
2. Dole Stanfilco / Dole Philippines (Dole Food Company): The multinational agribusiness corporation operating large scale banana plantations, packing plants, and agricultural exports in Davao del Norte. Job openings for farm managers, agronomists, quality assurance technicians, and packhouse supervisors on private job boards (such as Jobstreet) typically refer to Dole Stanfilco, not the labor department.
If you are applying for corporate agribusiness positions at the banana company, contact Dole Stanfilco human resources. If you require labor dispute settlement, TUPAD assistance, or government internship programs, visit the DOLE Field Office at the Provincial Capitol.
Office Location, Map, and Official Contacts
The official Davao del Norte Field Office is situated inside the Provincial Capitol grounds in Barangay Mankilam, Tagum City.
Physical Location and Address
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
Davao del Norte Field Office (DNFO)
Provincial Capitol Compound, Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte 8100, Philippines
Historical address note: Older government documents and web directories previously listed the office at Ground Floor, Millan Building, National Highway, Tagum City. The field office has since relocated to its permanent headquarters inside the Provincial Capitol Compound in Mankilam.
Official Communications
- Landline Phone: (084) 216 1437
- Official Email: ro11_davaodelnorte@dole.gov.ph
- Legacy Email: dnfo@r11.dole.gov.ph (or dole11dnfo@gmail.com)
- Regional Portal: ro11.dole.gov.ph
- GIP Portal: gip.dole11portal.org
Commuter and Travel Guide
From Tagum City Overland Transport Integrated Terminal (OTIT) or downtown Magugpo, board any tricycle or multicab bound for the Provincial Capitol in Mankilam. The DOLE field office is located within walking distance of the provincial administrative buildings and the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex.
Common Inquiries for DOLE Davao del Norte
Key information regarding labor disputes, livelihood grants, and office procedures.
Where is the DOLE Davao del Norte Field Office located?
The office is located inside the Provincial Capitol Compound in Barangay Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte. While older blog listings cited the Millan Building on National Highway, official regional records confirm the office currently serves the public from the Provincial Capitol Compound.
How can I file a labor complaint or seek mediation in Tagum City?
You can request assistance under the Single Entry Approach (SEnA) by visiting the DOLE Davao del Norte Field Office in Mankilam or inquiring via telephone at (084) 216 1437. SEnA offers a speedy, free, and non litigious 30 day conciliation conference to resolve salary backpays, illegal dismissal disputes, or separation pay issues.
What is the current daily minimum wage rate in Davao del Norte?
Under Wage Order No. RB XI-24 issued by RTWPB Region XI, the private sector minimum wage is ₱540.00 per day for non agriculture workers and ₱525.00 per day for agriculture workers. For domestic workers (kasambahays), Wage Order No. RB XI-DW-04 mandates ₱6,500.00 per month in chartered cities and first class municipalities.
How can youth apply for the Government Internship Program (GIP)?
Eligible youth between 18 and 30 years old with no prior work experience or college graduates can register online through the official DOLE XI portal at gip.dole11portal.org or submit their application documents to the Davao del Norte Field Office in Tagum City during open recruitment periods.
Who qualifies for TUPAD and DOLE livelihood grants?
TUPAD serves displaced, seasonal, or underemployed workers affected by weather events, economic downturns, or sudden job loss. DILP livelihood starter kits assist self employed informal sector workers, PWDs, indigenous peoples, and parents of child laborers. Applications are coordinated through local municipal PESO offices or directly at the DNFO office.
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