As a student, maximizing your vacation can be a challenge, especially when you want to earn some extra money. Fortunately, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has a program called the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) that can help you earn money while on vacation. In this article, we will discuss how continue reading : Maximizing Your Summer Break: How DOLE’s SPES Can Help Students Work and Learn
What to expect when you’re expecting: A Mother’s Guide to Maternity Leave
Pregnancy and motherhood are among the most important phases in a woman’s life. As an expecting mother, it’s essential to know your rights when it comes to maternity leave. The law provides for several benefits and entitlements to ensure that you have a safe and healthy pregnancy, delivery, and recovery period. However, many women may continue reading : What to expect when you’re expecting: A Mother’s Guide to Maternity Leave
Zamboanga City flood victims to get emergency employment from DOLE 9
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Zamboanga City Field Office, in coordination with GARBEMCO (Goodyear Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Multi-Purpose Cooperative), its accredited co-partner, conducted a Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) orientation for 3,455 beneficiaries on March 1, 2, 3, and 7, 2023. Said beneficiaries were affected by Typhoon Paeng continue reading : Zamboanga City flood victims to get emergency employment from DOLE 9
Highest number of HOTs recorded in Dia de Zamboanga Job Fair
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Zamboanga City marked its 86th charter anniversary with various activities for its constituents, one of which is the Dia de Zamboanga Job Fair that was held at KCC Mall de Zamboanga on February 26, 2023. Atty. Roy L. Buenafe, regional director of DOLE 9, said that this year’s thrust when it comes continue reading : Highest number of HOTs recorded in Dia de Zamboanga Job Fair
Students guided on career and employment with DOLE CGAP
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Some 294 Grade 12 Students of Holy Child Academy attended the discussion on labor market information and basic labor rights conducted by DOLE Zamboanga del Sur Field Office last February 06, 2023 at the 4th floor of HCA New Building, San Jose, Pagadian City, ZDS. DOLE 9 Regional Director Atty. Roy L. continue reading : Students guided on career and employment with DOLE CGAP
Big Inspiration Wrapped in Small Package
“Maulaw ko mugawas kay maulaw ko kung lantawon ko, pero bisan pa man sa akong kahimtang, nangita ko ug paagi nga manginabuhi agi sa kalisod…” (I feel ashamed of going out because I feel embarrassed when people look at me, yet, despite my situation, I find ways to earn a living due to poverty).” Danilo continue reading : Big Inspiration Wrapped in Small Package
Never old enough for a brighter future
Livelihood development for middle-aged individuals is important, but Ms. Enriquita P. Ytang, a senior citizen, deems it necessary for the old ones too. Born and raised in Cebu City, Enriquita P. Ytang had a tough childhood; hustling and bustling to help her parents feed their family. Her father was a farmer while her mother was continue reading : Never old enough for a brighter future
Window of Opportunity Amidst the Pandemic
The opportunity for Prince August L. Conde to be part of the GIP came at the most insecure time. It was during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the fear and uncertainty of the times, he willingly performed his tasks as a frontliner in government service. As a GIP, he was assigned in Zamboanga continue reading : Window of Opportunity Amidst the Pandemic
Stepping Stone to Public Service
The Government Internship Program (GIP) enabled Ronalisa Manacquit, 24, a recent graduate of Southern Mindanao College-Pagadian City, to begin working for a government agency right away. She graduated with a Bachelor of Secondary Education with an English Major. Ronalisa didn’t know about the program, but her friends persuaded her to apply at the DOLE Zamboanga continue reading : Stepping Stone to Public Service
Gasa sa Guso
Brgy. Pantad Women’s Fisherfolk Association Story
Barangay Pantad in Dumalinao is blessed with an abundance of fishery resources, due to its location on the coast of Illana Bay and the presence of numerous fishponds. This has been a great boon for the local economy, with seaweed production being a major source of income for many families. The Brgy. Pantad Women’s continue reading : Gasa sa Guso
Brgy. Pantad Women’s Fisherfolk Association Story
Success with SPES Series: From Timpul to Taguig
Nurjiya Arasad Bayrang came from a humble background; her father passed away and her mother was a stay-at-home mom. This meant that money was tight for the family. Nurjiya had to be the breadwinner for her family, which was a lot of pressure for her. She was indecisive about whether to go to college or continue reading : Success with SPES Series: From Timpul to Taguig
Success with SPES Series: Opening Doors of Opportunity
If it wasn’t for her friend who persuaded her to send in an application for SPES, Sheendy J. Montilla would have walked a different path than she did today. In her first year in JH Cerilles State College Extension Campus, Sheendy learned that the local government unit of San Pablo implemented the SPES program and continue reading : Success with SPES Series: Opening Doors of Opportunity