Thousands of job seekers attended the Labor Day job fair organized by the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office III (DOLE-3) on May 1 at the Event Center of SM City Pampanga.
Job Vacancies and On-the-Spot Hiring
More than 4,000 local and overseas job vacancies were offered by about 40 employers. Positions included production workers, laborers, helpers, and sales associates. A total of 21 applicants were hired on the spot during the event.
Livelihood Assistance Distributed
DOLE-3 distributed PHP 1.3 million worth of livelihood packages to 105 beneficiaries under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP). The packages covered small retail, sewing, handicrafts, food vending, and repair services. Some beneficiaries were persons deprived of liberty from the San Fernando District Jail.
An additional PHP 1.6 million in assistance under the Adjustment Measures Program was released for farming tools, food business equipment, and furniture kits.
TUPAD and Other Programs
The agency also paid PHP 912,000 in wages to 160 beneficiaries of the TUPAD program in Barangay Sto. Niño, City of San Fernando. Various DOLE programs were featured, including recognition of youth and employment partners under SPES, GIP, and JobStart.
DOLE-3 Regional Director Geraldine M. Panlilio stated: "The government, through DOLE, local government units, and the different agencies that want to serve the workers, will not stop until the proper service is provided to you."
Free services from government agencies and Kadiwa ng Pangulo stalls were also available during the event.
