By Orlan C. Jabagat
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Philippines (PIA) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Palawan, in partnership with the Puerto Princesa City Public Employment Office (PESO), will offer more than 700 local job vacancies in the 124th Labor Day Job Fair on May 1.
In an interview with City PESO Officer Demetrio Lopez, Jr., 32 local companies and establishments confirmed that they will join said activity to be held at Robinson’s Place Palawan from 10:00AM to 4:00PM.
“We have 32 local companies/establishments that will join us in our Labor Day Job Fair that will be held at Robinsons Mall this May 1, with a total of 743 job vacancies,” Lopez said, adding that five overseas agencies from Manila were invited but none of them confirmed their participation.
Although the job fair is only until 4:00PM, they will continue to accept if there are still applicants onsite, he said, adding “We aim to hire at least 15 percent of the job applicants on the spot that day.”
Lopez also advised applicants to bring multiple copies of their updated resumes because there are many jobs available. If they don’t qualify for one, they can apply for other vacancies.
Applicants should also bring their training certificates and other relevant documents to serve as backup for their qualifications, or the employer may require them to submit.
He also advised them to prepare for the interview and wear appropriate attire when applying for a job.
According to DOLE-Palawan Provincial Director Rhea J. Paitan, during the job fair, there will also be a one-stop shop that will provide various services for applicants as well as others in need of government services.
These include the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, National Bureau of Investigation, Social Security System, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Civil Service Commission, Department of Migrant Workers, Professional Regulation Commission, City Health Office, Pag-IBIG Fund, PhilHealth, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and the Philippine Statistics Authority.
DOLE-Palawan is also set to provide livelihood assistance on May 1, details on the target the beneficiaries and assistance to be given are being finalized.
Aside from the job fair, DOLE-Palawan will also lead the implementation of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo at the City Hall on May 30, where farmers’ products can be purchased at affordable prices. DOLE-Palawan is partnering with the City Agriculture Office for said event.
This year’s Labor Day has a theme “Disenteng trabaho para sa lahat: Iisang Hangarin, Bagong Pilipinas Sama-samang Mararating.” (OCJ/JBG/PIA MIMAROPA-Palawan)
