According to records from the Manila local government, a total of 14,393 individuals were employed through its initiative known as the “Kalinga sa Manila” employment program, the biggest number of hirees so far local officials said.
The coordination of the “Kalinga sa Manila” campaign and job fairs was overseen by the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of the Manila LGU.
Out of these hires, 3,455 individuals secured immediate employment during the job fairs, while 5,765 were placed based on employee placement reports.
Additionally, 149 individuals were employed through the special program for student employment (SPES), catering to students, and 914 beneficiaries were enrolled in the TUPAD program.
Within the scope of the Government Internship Program (GIP), 1,000 individuals were taken on board by the local government unit, with 240 working within the national government.
The remaining participants were distributed across various establishments within the city.
Furthermore, the efforts included opportunities for marginalized groups: 31 individuals with disabilities and 57 senior citizens were also provided with job placements.
Mayor Honey Lacuna emphasized that the local government remains committed to organizing job caravans, job fairs, and other specialized recruitment initiatives moving forward. (Benjie Cuaresma/ai/mnm)
