ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 6, 2022 – As we usher in the health month in the Philippines, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 in partnership with the Zamboanga Peninsula Federation of Family Welfare Committees, Incorporated will hold a webinar series dubbed as Protektadong Pamilya sa Gitna ng Pandemya: Strengthening Family Welfare Committees Amidst the continue reading : Join DOLE 9’s free webinar series “Protektadong Pamilya sa Gitna ng Pandemya”

ZAMBOANGA CITY, May 31, 2022 – A total of 25 friends re (FRs) belonging to the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur received kabuhayan starter kits (KSK) from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 on May 24, 2022 at the Project Good Life Village, Guipos, ZDS. continue reading : 25 ex-rebels in Zamboanga del Sur receive kabuhayan starter kits

OCTOBER 25, 2021 – Business establishments allowed to open in their localities which are issued a Safety Seal will be granted an increase of 10 percentage points in operational or venue capacity with the issuance of the latest joint guidelines from five government regulatory agencies. The latest directive is contained in the “Supplemental Guidelines Relative continue reading : Gov’t increases allowed occupancy in business establishments

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 through its Zamboanga City Field Office (ZCFO) in partnership with the local government unit of Barangay Baliwasan released salaries of 104 beneficiaries under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay para sa Disadvantaged/ Displaced (TUPAD) workers  in Baliwasan Central School.  DOLE 9 Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe continue reading : Baliwasan Seaside fire victims receive TUPAD wages from DOLE 9

ZAMBOANGA CITY — To achieve herd immunity against COVID-19, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 along with other government agencies partnered with the Local Government Unit of Zamboanga City to assist in the vaccination of its residents – giving priority in preparing the A4 group which consists of workers from the fishing and continue reading : Fishing and canning industry workers in Zamboanga City get vaccinated against COVID-19

DOLE Provincial Head Elamsalih E. Ungad together with Mayor Amy C. Olegario of the Municipality of Ipil spearheaded the awarding of 50 Negostalls and 5 Negokarts to beneficiaries amounting to ₱1,395,000.00 last May 17, 2021 at Lower Taway Gym, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. The awarding of livelihood was held in observance of the 2021 Regional Labor continue reading : Ambulant Vendors in Zamboanga Sibugay Upgrade their Business through DOLE Negostall and Negokart

HEADS UP ZAMPEN!The Department of Labor and Employment 9 in partnership with the DOLE Regional Coordinating Committee present you with a Free Capacity Building Webinar entitled: “STEP IT UP!: Strengthening Workplace COVID19 Prevention and Control”. This webinar is intended for Safety Officer Designates and their HRMO/Management Representative to support their technical requirements in implementing the continue reading : STEP IT UP!: Strengthening Workplace COVID19 Prevention and Control

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Workers from the fishing and canning industry and their families are expected to benefit from the Adopt-A-Farm Project which the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 initiated in partnership with Project Hope Agricultural Cooperative (PHAC) and Century Pacific Food Incorporated (CPFI). Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe said that the Project continue reading : Adopt-A-Farm Project to benefit displaced fishing and canning industry workers

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Some twenty-five (25) profiled child laborers brimmed with joy and excitement as they received early Christmas gifts during the Department of Labor and Employment IX (DOLE 9)’s Project Angel Tree activity held yesterday, December 8, 2020, at the Barangay Recodo Covered Court, Zamboanga City.Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe said that the continue reading : Child laborers in Zamboanga City receive gifts at DOLE 9’s Project Angel Tree

ZAMBOANGA CITY– A total of 100 pedicab drivers benefitted from the Department of Labor and Employment IX (DOLE 9) Tulong Panghanapbuhay Sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) Program in partnership with the Office of Congressman Ceasar “Jawo” L. Jimenez, 1st District Representative of Zamboanga City.Atty. Roy L. Buenafe, DOLE 9 Regional Director, said that the assistance continue reading : DOLE 9 gives emergency employment to 100 pedicab drivers

ZAMBOANGA CITY, December 1, 2020 — Land-based and Sea-based Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic may still apply for financial assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment IX (DOLE 9) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA 9) under Abot Kamay Ang Pagtulong ( AKAP) Program. Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe continue reading : DOLE 9, OWWA 9 continue to release AKAP financial assistance to OFWs

ZAMBOANGA CITY – With bars, local pubs and restaurants closing down in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19, hundreds of musicians and entertainers in Zamboanga City found themselves jobless.  This led the Department of Labor and Employment IX (DOLE 9) through the Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority (ZAMBOECOZONE) to provide emergency continue reading : 147 displaced musicians in Zamboanga City benefit from DOLE TUPAD #BKBK