Over 3,000 job seekers were hired on the spot during the nationwide job fairs conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in celebration of the 127th proclamation of Philippine independence on June 12.
The Labor Department said a total of 25,876 job seekers participated in the job fairs across 50 sites nationwide, with 3,364 applicants hired on the spot.
Filled positions primarily include cashiers, service crew, production operators, ESL teachers, baggers, sales associates, clerks, production crew, loan officers, and store clerks.
Additionally, 4,676 job seekers were classified as near-hires, pending final evaluations or document submission, while 21,419 were deemed fully qualified for the available positions.
Among those hired on the spot were 274 senior high school graduates, one person with a disability, and 10 beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) Program.
A total of 55 private company interns and 37 Government Internship Program (GIP) beneficiaries were also hired. Meanwhile, 1,573 private employers participated in the event, offering 153,187 local and overseas job vacancies.
The DOLE said the event featured a one-stop shop of government services to assist in issuing pre-employment documents.
Participating agencies likewise provided Jobseeker Auxiliary Services, including career development support, labor consultation, and programs on livelihood, skills training, and entrepreneurship.
As a result, 1,150 job seekers received career development support to improve job readiness and career prospects, 940 expressed interest in skills enhancement training, 323 availed of livelihood assistance, 79 explored entrepreneurship opportunities, and 9,142 accessed government services from agencies such as Pag-IBIG, SSS, and PhilHealth.
The numbers are expected to increase as the Labor Department proceeds to monitor and verify job fair data from its regional offices.
