Tag: employment

  • Philippines Achieves Lowest Unemployment Rate Since 2005 in 2024

    In a significant milestone for the Philippine economy, the unemployment rate dropped to a historic low of 3.8% in 2024, the best figure since 2005, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This achievement was highlighted during the ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila on January…

  • Philippines Secures Further ADB Funding to Boost Workforce Skills

    MANILA – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed to further funding the SkillsUpNet Philippines (SUN PH) program, following the successful completion of its first phase. The agreement for the second phase, SUN PH 2, was formalized at the ADB headquarters by ADB Country Director Pavit Ramachandran, Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ma. Cristina…

  • Job Fair Sees Low Turnout for Former POGO Workers: Only 100 Hired

    In a recent job fair held in Pasay City, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported that just 100 out of approximately 8,000 displaced workers from Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs) were immediately employed. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma shared these figures during a news forum in Quezon City, expressing his concern over the low employment…

  • DOLE Job Fair Sees Only 100 Hires from 8,000 Displaced POGO Workers

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported that a mere 100 out of approximately 8,000 displaced workers from Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs) were immediately employed at a recent job fair held in Pasay City. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma shared these figures during a press conference at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, expressing…

  • DOLE Commits to Ongoing Support for Workers Displaced by IGLs

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting workers affected by the closure of Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs), previously known as Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma announced that the government will continue to aid these workers through job fairs and livelihood initiatives. The DOLE National Capital…

  • Government Job Fair Opens Doors for 12,000 Graduating 4Ps Members in Manila

    In a significant move to support the graduating members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a massive job fair named ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas’ was launched on January 31, 2025, at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. This initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with…

  • Philippines Ramps Up Initiatives for Better Jobs and Skills Training

    The Philippine government is intensifying its efforts to boost employment quality and enhance the skills of its workforce, as announced by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). At the Global Labor Market Conference 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac emphasized the nation’s dedication to improving job opportunities and aligning worker skills…

  • TESDA Antique Maps Skills to Meet Industry Needs

    In a strategic move to align education with market demands, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Antique has embarked on a comprehensive skills mapping initiative. The effort, led by TESDA Antique provincial director Glenford Prospero, aims to pinpoint the competencies required to fulfill industry needs across the region. A crucial meeting was…

  • DOLE Launches Two-Day Nationwide Job Fair on January 30, 2025

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has kicked off a two-day job fair across the nation, starting on January 30, 2025, offering numerous job opportunities to job seekers. The event, dubbed #NationdieJobFAir2025, is set to take place in 13 regions, including the bustling National Capital Region (NCR). DOLE encourages everyone, from fresh graduates to…

  • DOLE Launches Two-Day Nationwide Job Fair on January 30

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has kicked off a two-day job fair across the nation, starting on January 30, 2025. This initiative, dubbed #NationdieJobFAir2025, aims to connect job seekers with numerous employment opportunities across 13 regions, including the National Capital Region (NCR). DOLE encourages everyone, from fresh graduates to those seeking a career…