Nelpa A. Ursabia was born to a struggling family in Payao town who couldn’t support her education. Despite the challenges and difficulties she faced, she persevered and continued her education. “I encountered a lot of challenges, especially when it came to financing my education,” she said. Despite the difficulties, she didn’t give up on her continue reading : Success with SPES Series: From SPES Baby to Cum Laude Graduate
Success with SPES Series: SPES Achiever, TikTok Star, Teacher
When Christian Mae B. Sajulan graduated with a degree in Education, she didn’t expect her future to become as spectacular as it is now. Back to when she was a student in 2014, she was admitted as a SPES beneficiary of Jose Rizal State University. “The SPES Program helped me showcase my skills and gain continue reading : Success with SPES Series: SPES Achiever, TikTok Star, Teacher
How the women of Sugbay Uno gained an “Egg”-citing Prospect
When Marivic P. Yrauda started to lead as an adviser of a federated women’s organization called The Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina (KALIPI) in her hometown of Sugbay Uno, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur, she knew she had to do something to help fellow women live empowered lives. Her stature as leader in the community and experience continue reading : How the women of Sugbay Uno gained an “Egg”-citing Prospect
Former GIP Intern, Now A Full-Fledged Employee
Reycel Villas is a beneficiary of the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Government Internship Program (GIP). She was raised in an affectionate home by her merchandiser father and housewife mother, as their only child. Reycel graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from college in 2014, after which she applied for continue reading : Former GIP Intern, Now A Full-Fledged Employee
Domestic workers in Zamboanga City honored in Dia de Kasambahay celebration
ZAMBOANGA CITY, JAN. 24 – To recognize and appreciate the essential role of household workers in society, the Labor Department in Zamboanga Peninsula celebrated “Araw ng Kasambahay” on January 22, 2022 at the Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University, Zamboanga City with 251 kasambahays joining the festive activity. During this event, regional director Atty. Roy continue reading : Domestic workers in Zamboanga City honored in Dia de Kasambahay celebration
DOLE scholarship secures student’s dream of becoming a cop
Zairyl M. Dari, a 19 year old student from Lower Lumboy, Pagadian City, is overjoyed and extremely grateful to have been selected for the Workers Organization Development Program (WODP) Isabelo delos Reyes scholarship grant of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9. The young lad comes from a working-class family. His mother works as continue reading : DOLE scholarship secures student’s dream of becoming a cop
Reaching the ladder of success with SPES
Jesse Christopher Lapinid’s successful journey with the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) started in 2004, when he was a fourth-year high school student. Coming from humble beginnings, with his father working minimum wage to support Jesse and his siblings’ education expenses, they heard about a SPES caravan at their city’s Barangay Hall continue reading : Reaching the ladder of success with SPES
Sibugaynon skilled workers get early pamaskong handog from DOLE
ZAMBOANGA CITY, December 23, 2022 – A total of 250 skilled workers from various municipalities in Zamboanga Sibugay received early Christmas presents as tools and equipment amounting to Php 7,500,000.00 were turned-over to them from December 12- 20, 2022, courtesy of the Labor Department in Region 9. DOLE 9 Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe continue reading : Sibugaynon skilled workers get early pamaskong handog from DOLE
The Untold Story of Maimuna
‘Arf arf arf’ goes the stray dogs amidst the stillness of early dawn as a group of people starts filling up a 4-wheel vehicle…and as darkness engulfs the daylight, the weary face of same people disembarking, is a regular scene in this community with around 22,918* residents. From a brood of ten (10), Maimuna is continue reading : The Untold Story of Maimuna
DOLE 9 honors its workforce in 89th anniversary
ZAMBOANGA CITY, December 12, 2022- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 concluded its celebration of the agency’s 89th anniversary on December 8, 2022 with an array of activities held at the KCC Mall de Zamboanga Convention Center, Zamboanga City. With the theme “Kahapon, Ngayon at sa Habang Panahon, Kaagapay ng Bayan sa Pagbaghon,” continue reading : DOLE 9 honors its workforce in 89th anniversary
DOLE 9 ups the ante with SQIP roll-out
ZAMBOANGA CITY, December 9, 2022 – With the aim of providing streamlined error-free services to the public, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 9 successfully launched the Service Quality Improvement Program (SQIP) on November 29, 2022 at Grand Astoria Hotel, Zamboanga City. Atty. Roy L. Buenafe, DOLE 9 Regional Director, emphasized that the continue reading : DOLE 9 ups the ante with SQIP roll-out
DOLE secretary hails Zambo’s Institutionalized PESO edict
ZAMBOANGA CITY, November 24, 2022– Labor and Employment Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma has commended the city government of Zamboanga under Mayor John Dalipe’s leadership for being the first local government unit in the country to have institutionalized its Public Employment Services Office (PESO) through Ordinance 581 approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in record time of continue reading : DOLE secretary hails Zambo’s Institutionalized PESO edict