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
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
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
Debt Collector racks up 12k in back wages, thanks to SENA!
Working on the field has never been a problem for 34 year old Neljon Q. Jimenez. Despite the heat, the risks and the occasional mild altercations with clients who cannot afford to pay their monthly dues, Neljon was content with being a collector and credit investigator for a local appliance center in Zamboanga City. With continue reading : Debt Collector racks up 12k in back wages, thanks to SENA!
Getting Through A Day with A Child
ZAMBOANGA CITY, November 28, 2022 – Fourteen year old Jhonpaul is one of the many beneficiaries of the Labor Department’s Project Angel Tree, an initiative related to child labor prevention and elimination. For two years, he worked as a jeepney conductor for his grandfather who owned the public utility vehicle during the onset of the continue reading : Getting Through A Day with A Child
Ad Meliora (To Better Things): Paulyn Linterna Story
A strong bond between a daughter and her father has shown to produce positive results. It is so powerful that it is directly linked to positive self-esteem.Such is Paulyn Linterna’s relationship with her father. With an easy-going personality, Pau, as family and friends call her, always aspires to bring good vibes to people around her. continue reading : Ad Meliora (To Better Things): Paulyn Linterna Story
Sibugaynon tsupers benefit from DOLE EnTSUPERneur Program
ZAMBOANGA CITY, October 28, 2022 – Some 13 public transport workers in Zamboanga Sibugay received equipment and tools worth 30,000 pesos on October 27, 2022 at Sibugay International Plaza Hotel, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. In partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Office of Transportation Cooperatives (OTC) and accredited continue reading : Sibugaynon tsupers benefit from DOLE EnTSUPERneur Program