by: Jerome Paunan
MANILA, (PIA) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced plans to increase job fairs outside Metro Manila to improve access to employment for provincial job seekers.
Speaking at the Jobstreet Career Con at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on Wednesday, January 29, Marcos emphasized the importance of reducing long-distance travel for those seeking work.
The two-day event, organized with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and other agencies, aimed to create “quality jobs” that offer career advancement and entrepreneurship opportunities.
“Once we see that many people have been placed in good jobs, we will continue this program,” Marcos said.
He highlighted that government support should extend beyond merely finding jobs, focusing instead on providing opportunities with growth potential.
“Whatever job they hold, it should be a quality job with potential for promotion or for starting their own business,” he added.
The job fair featured over 5,000 local and international job opportunities, specifically targeting individuals affected by the closure of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
Marcos also noted the need for workers to reskill and upskill to adapt to the evolving labor market. (JCO/PIA-NCR)
(Photo: Presidential Communications Office)
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