ZAMBOANGA CITY — Fifty job seekers were hired on the spot during a job fair held on Friday, May 29, 2026, organized by the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of the City Government of Zamboanga. The event took place at the convention center of KCC Mall de Zamboanga.
Job Fair Results
In a statement released on Saturday, May 30, PESO reported that an additional 399 job seekers were classified as 'near hires.' The 50 individuals hired on the spot are expected to report for work immediately, while the near hires will undergo further interviews and submit additional documentary requirements for employment.
Participation and Opportunities
The day-long job fair attracted 38 establishments and agencies, including 31 local and seven overseas entities, offering a total of 26,887 employment opportunities. A total of 1,132 job seekers participated in the event.
One-Stop-Shop Services
Various partner agencies provided one-stop-shop services simultaneous with the job fair. These included the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Pag-IBIG Fund, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Department of Migrant Workers, and the Ateneo Learning and Teaching Excellence Center.
Theme and Opening
The job fair was anchored on the theme 'PESO Fair: Connecting You to Opportunities.' The theme highlighted the city government's commitment to employment generation to improve the lives of Zamboangueños and the strong partnership among different agencies and establishments in addressing career opportunities. The event kicked off in the morning with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting led by Councilor Benjamin Guingona IV, representing Mayor Khymer Olaso, and Department of Labor and Employment Regional Director Albert Gutib.
