THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has assumed jurisdiction over a labor dispute between the Manggagawa ng Komunikasyon ng Pilipinas (MKP) and Manuel V. Pangilinan-led telco giant PLDT Inc.

The department, in a Dec. 2 order, also prohibited both parties "from conducting a strike, lockout or any concerted activities," PLDT told the stock exchange on Tuesday.

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