PESO gears up for job fair anew
ROXAS CITY – The Roxas City government thru its Public Employment Service Office (PESO) is firming up preparations for a major job fair on Dec. 3 at the Dinggoy Roxas Civic Center (DRCC) here.
The job fair with the theme “Palangabuhian” is part of this year’s Sinadya sa Halaran (SSH) celebration which culminates on the feast day of the city’s Patroness Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception every Dec. 8.
“We already got the confirmation of at least 18 local establishments and 15 international employment agencies for the day-long activity,” said PESO – Roxas City Manager Milagros I. Barquin.
However, she added that the number may increase as some of the invited establishments and employment agencies are yet to confirm their participation to the job fair.
The upcoming activity is the fifth major job fair of PESO – Roxas City since it was established by Roxas City Mayor Vicente B. Bermejo in February 2008.
It is in collaboration with Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Capiz TESDA Schools Association (CAPTESA) Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and Capiz PESO Federation.
The establishment of PESO has facilitated the job placement of hundreds of Capicenos in various local establishments as well as deployment of a considerable number of overseas contract workers to Hong Kong and some Middle East countries.
The office has also conducted a series of special recruitment activities, batches of call center trainings, on-going referrals and placement as well as assistance to victims of alleged illegal recruiters.
The creation of PESO in local government units is mandated in PESO Act of 1999 to carry out full employment and equality of employment opportunities for all to strengthen and expand the existing employment facilitation service machinery of the government at the local levels.
It complements President Gloria Macapagal – Arroyo’s agenda on job generation and promotion of Overseas Filipino Workers’ (OFW) plights and welfare. (PIA/A.Lumaque)
