By Liza Soriano

MANILA — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that at least one job fair and Kadiwa ng Pangulo event per province will be conducted on Labor Day, May 1.

Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said  that more Filipino workers, job seekers, and consumers will have access to employment opportunities and affordable products as DOLE organizes these activities.

The event will be themed “Sa Bagong Pilipinas: Manggagawang Pilipino, Kabalikat at Kasama sa Pag-asenso.”

Job seekers are invited to visit any of the 96 job fair sites across the regions where 1,901 participating employers will offer 154,470 job vacancies as of the current date.

According to DOLE, the top vacancies this year include production workers, customer service representatives, cashiers, baggers, sales clerks, laborers, carpenters, painters, microfinance officers, financial advisers, service crew, cooks, waiters, truck drivers, nurses, property consultants, and tutors.

(el Amigo/MNM)

MANILA — In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Pasay City local government unit (LGU) organized a job fair specifically tailored for women. The event aimed to provide opportunities for female empowerment and economic independence.

Featuring over 6,000 job vacancies both locally and abroad, the fair offered a wide range of employment prospects for women from various backgrounds.

In addition to job opportunities, the Pasay LGU also provided various programs and activities on Friday. These included free skill and livelihood training sessions, medical check-ups, and even a cooking contest and Zumba dance exercise to promote overall well-being.

The event kicked off at 8 am at the Cuneta Astrodome, drawing in enthusiastic participants eager to explore new career avenues and enhance their skills.

Expressing her support, Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano emphasized the city’s commitment to empowering women and acknowledging their significant contributions to society.

(el Amigo/MNM)