ZAMBOANGA CITY- The Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to employ 723 deserving students in Zamboanga City, providing them with temporary employment opportunities and bridging the way to a brighter future. The DOLE Zamboanga City Field Office (DOLE-ZCFO) and LGU-Zamboanga City thru its Public continue reading : Bridging Youth to a Brighter Future: 723 Students in Zamboanga City to Benefit from SPES

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

“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

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

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

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

 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

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

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

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

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