Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

REGIONAL OFFICE IX - ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

PAGADIAN CITY, ZDS – With the aim to enhance sustainable livelihood and agricultural progress, the Department of Labor and Employment Zamboanga del Sur Field Office (DOLE-ZDSFO) in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Kumalarang (LGU-Kumalarang) distributed farming and fishing starter kits to 102 farmers and fisherfolks in Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur during the LGU-PESO continue reading : 102 Farmers and Fishermen receive livelihood starter kits during Kumalarang Farmers and Fisherfolks Summit 2023

ISABELA CITY, BASILAN –The Department of Labor and Employment Isabela City Field Office (DOLE-ICFO) successfully conducted a series of Technical and Advisory Visits (TAVs) to 170 owners and representatives of microestablishments, this city. The TAV spanned across three dates – May 31, June 20, and August 2, 2023. The program aims to assist the micro-establishments continue reading : DOLE ICFO Concludes Successful Roll-out of Technical and Advisory Visits (TAVs) in Isabela City

DIPOLOG CITY – A total of 285 informal sector workers from the Municipality of Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte were oriented on the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) on August 1, 2023 at the Municipal Gymnasium of said town. The emergency employment was made possible continue reading : Informal sector workers in Jose Dalman to benefit from TUPAD

DIPOLOG CITY – Some 120 micro-establishment representatives attended the Technical and Advisory Visit (TAV) on August 3 and 4, 2023 at Alba City Function Hall and Sindangan National Agricultural School, Sindangan, Zamboanga Del Norte, respectively. This, after the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office 9 (DOLE RO9) rolled out its TAV initiatives in the continue reading : Sindangan MEs participate in TAV to enhance labor laws compliance

PAGADIAN CITY, ZDS- 54 union members and officers of the different unions and labor organizations in Zamboanga del Sur were trained on Effective Negotiation and Bargaining Techniques during the quarterly union meeting spearheaded by the Department of Labor and Employment- Zamboanga del Sur Field Office (DOLE-ZDSFO) on 27 July 2023 at Springland Resort and Restaurant, continue reading : 54 Union members in ZamboSur trained on Effective Negotiation and Bargaining Techniques

LILOY, ZDN – In an effort to alleviate the conditions and overcome the challenges faced by disadvantaged workers, the Department of Labor and Employment Zamboanga del Norte Field Office (DOLE-ZDNFO) through its Liloy Satellite Office, in collaboration with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Liloy, Zamboanga Del Norte, successfully carried out the Tulong Panghanapbuhay Sa continue reading : DOLE distributes wages to 100 TUPAD beneficiaries in Liloy

ZAMBOANGA CITY- The Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office 9 (DOLE RO 9) through its Technical Support and Services Division (TSSD), successfully conducted an orientation for 26 beneficiaries of the Government Internship Program (GIP) on July 31, 2023 at the WODP Training Center, DOLE Regional Office 9, Sta. Catalina, this City. The GIP is continue reading : DOLE engages 26 young workers under the Internship Program

ZAMBOANGA CITY- The Department of Labor and Employment Zamboanga City Field Office (DOLE-ZCFO) successfully conducted an orientation on the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) through the Office of Sen. Grace Poe and in partnership with Accredited Co-Partner BLGU-Maasin to 485 beneficiaries from various barangays in Zamboanga City. The TUPAD Orientation was held at continue reading : 485 Informal Sector beneficiaries received Orientation for Emergency Employment in Zamboanga City

ISABELA CITY, BASILAN – In a significant effort to promote economic upliftment and empowerment, the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office 9 (DOLE RO9) through its DOLE Isabela City Field Office (DOLE-ICFO) turned over DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) Project Checks amounting to Php 5,931,784.00 to DOLE Accredited Co-Partners (ACPs) Nagdilaab Foundation, Inc. (NFI) continue reading : Php 5.9 Million Worth of Livelihood Project Checks Turned Over in Isabela City

ISABELA CITY, BASILAN – In a significant endeavor to support the livelihood of the Yakan Weavers Community in Buahan, Lamitan, Basilan, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 9 conducted a Ceremonial Turnover of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay Para sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) Check amounting to P277,290.00. This assistance is a crucial part of continue reading : Empowering Yakan Weavers: DOLE Turns Over Php 277,290.00 Check for Emergency Employment

ISABELA CITY, BASILAN- In line with the 2023 National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week Celebration , a PWD Summit was held in Barangay Menzi, Isabela City, Basilan. The event marked the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) Turnover of Baking Livelihood Kits to 15 highly skilled Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), an initiative aimed at promoting continue reading : 15 Skilled PWDs Granted Baking Livelihood Kits during Isabela City’s Person with Disability Summit