Lyca Mae Sedigo, a fresh Social Work graduate from the Western Mindanao State University in 2019, did not expect to be working right away for a government office…but she did with the help of the Government Internship Program (GIP).. She recalls hearing about the program from acquaintances who advised her to apply at the Department continue reading : DOLE GIP Success Story: A fresh graduate’s fresh start
DOLE-OWWA now in Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte!
ZAMBOANGA CITY, February 4, 2021 –OWWA 9 is now officially ready to provide services to the OFWs, their families and dependents starting January 18, 2021.Due to the increasing number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) as an attached agency of Department of Labor continue reading : DOLE-OWWA now in Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte!
Badjau fisherfolks receive deep sea fishing boat from DOLE 9
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE ) 9 turned over a deep sea fishing boat complete with fishing accessories to the Badjao Community Association (BCA) on January 23, 2021 in the coastal area of Barangay Sinunuc, Zamboanga City. Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe said that the livelihood assistance is under DOLE’s continue reading : Badjau fisherfolks receive deep sea fishing boat from DOLE 9
Indigenous peoples of Tagasilay open rice retailing business thru DOLE Kabuhayan
ZAMBOANGA CITY, January 26, 2021 — Rice shortage has been a long standing issue in the town of Tagasilay, Zamboanga City. Most farmers, also indigenous peoples, are more inclined to plant corn, cassava, copra and banana compared to rice due to soil suitability. The Tagasilay Indigenous People Organization (TIPO), a group composed of members from continue reading : Indigenous peoples of Tagasilay open rice retailing business thru DOLE Kabuhayan
Food Vendors in Sinunuc Boulevard receive livelihood assistance from DOLE 9
ZAMBOANGA CITY, January 20, 2021 — Barangay Sinunuc Boulevard will experience more economic activity in the coming days as food vendors were given livelihood assistance through the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9’s Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP). DOLE 9 Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe said that 15 food vendors will be provided with continue reading : Food Vendors in Sinunuc Boulevard receive livelihood assistance from DOLE 9
46 Yakan Weavers – TUPAD DOT Beneficiaries receive payout
ZAMBOANGA CITY, January 20, 2021 — Some 46 Yakan weavers who are beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay para sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) Program received their salary from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 on January 14, 2021 at Yakan Village, Upper Calarian, Zamboanga City. Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe said that continue reading : 46 Yakan Weavers – TUPAD DOT Beneficiaries receive payout
Kasambahays in Zampen Region celebrate Araw ng Kasambahay 2021
ZAMBOANGA — With the passage of Republic Act 10361 or the Batas Kasambahay, the 18th of January is declared as “Araw ng mga Kasambahay” to give recognition to the contributions of domestic workers to society.Domestic workers or Kasambahays in Zamboanga Peninsula Region participated in the celebration of Araw ng Kasambahay spearheaded by the Department of continue reading : Kasambahays in Zampen Region celebrate Araw ng Kasambahay 2021
DOLE 9 cautions public on solicitation scam
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office 9 Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe warned the public against bogus DOLE employees who contact private companies to allegedly ask for donations of gadgets such as laptops and mobile phones for a scholarship program. Dir. Buenafe made this statement after a private company representative reported continue reading : DOLE 9 cautions public on solicitation scam
DOLE 9 funds Negosyo Kariton of Solo parents, PWDs in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY — “Life as a solo parent is difficult as I need to fulfill the needs of my growing children alone and without any other support,” said Cheryl Undayag. Undayag, the appointed leader of a group of food vendors in Barangay Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City, cannot hide her excitement when she learned that the continue reading : DOLE 9 funds Negosyo Kariton of Solo parents, PWDs in Zamboanga City
Vitali food vendors receive fund support for Nego Kart project from DOLE 9
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Food vendors in Barangay Vitali, Zamboanga City will receive food carts following the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 9’s turn-over of check to the Vitali Barangay Council on January 12, 2021. Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe said that the assistance is under DOLE’s Integrated Livelihood Program particularly the Negosyo continue reading : Vitali food vendors receive fund support for Nego Kart project from DOLE 9
Informal Sector workers in Sibuco to benefit from DOLE TUPAD
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Seeing how the pandemic has greatly impacted the lives of the informal sector workers in the Zamboanga Peninsula Region, the Department of Labor and Employment Region 9 (DOLE 9) sought to assist those affected thru various programs such as the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) Program. Some 122 self-employed and continue reading : Informal Sector workers in Sibuco to benefit from DOLE TUPAD
DOLE 9 provides emergency employment to Yakan Weavers
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The declaration of Enhanced Community Quarantine in Zamboanga City led to limitations in movement of the population and temporary closure of non-essential shops which directly affected the tourism sector and tourism-related enterprises. Among those affected are the weavers of Yakan Village in Barangay Upper Calarian, Zamboanga City who organized themselves into a continue reading : DOLE 9 provides emergency employment to Yakan Weavers