Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

REGIONAL OFFICE IX - ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

ZAMBOANGA CITY, September 19, 2022 – Some 102 guidance counselors and career advocates from across Zamboanga Peninsula gained a thorough understanding of new strategies in preparing the youth for the world of work. The Labor Department organized the 2022 Regional Career Advocacy Congress (RCAC) with the theme “Learn. Adapt. Thrive: Rising above Employment Challenges in continue reading : DOLE 9 trailblazes Career Advocacy Congress 2022

Isn’t it a good thing that we’re not using age-old methods to extract blood from donors these days? If we look back to the history of bloodletting all the way to the olden times of Hippocrates and Galen of Pergamum, we’d be using grotesque-looking scalpels and other instruments ór tools that won’t make it to continue reading : Stories of Volunteerism in the ZCFFWC Mass Bloodletting Project

SUN UP TO SUN DOWN Reysan Lahaylahay worked from sun up to sun down as a driver for a local grocery and agrivet supplies store in Mahayag town, Zamboanga del Sur province. But for the 11 hours of work per day that he clocks in, the 400 peso daily wage he receives is a far continue reading : A driver’s plea for help leads to 27K pay in back wages

ZAMBOANGA CITY, August 12, 2022– Forty-eight vulnerable workers from Leon B. Postigo (LBP) Municipality in Zamboanga del Norte were provided with Kabuhayan Starter Kits (KSK) last July 26, 2022. According to Jesusa A. Camion, PESO Manager of Leon B. Postigo, the 48 beneficiaries were composed of persons who used drugs, persons with disabilities, senior citizens continue reading : KSK beneficiaries grateful for DOLE’s assistance

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment through its Zamboanga del Sur Field Office spearheaded a series of activities to highlight the plight of child labor victims in line with the month-long celebration of World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL). Atty. Roy L. Buenafe, DOLE 9 Regional Director said that the activities were continue reading : Child laborers in Zamboanga del Sur enjoy World Day Against Child Labor celebration

ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 25, 2022 – A special job fair for persons with disabilities (PWDs) was held last July 21, 2022 at the 4th Floor Function Hall of a local mall in Zamboanga City. Department of Labor and Employment 9 Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe said that the first-ever job fair for PWDs was continue reading : PWDs given more opportunities for employment

Photo Credits: City Government of Isabela de Basilan Information Office ZAMBOANGA CITY, – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – Isabela City Field Office (ICFO) in collaboration with the City Government of Isabela through the Public Employment Service Office and Persons with Disability Affairs Office successfully conducted the turnover of Kabuhayan Starter Kits (KSK) continue reading : Visually-impaired beneficiaries receive livelihood assistance from DOLE

ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 6, 2022 – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 9 through its Liloy Satellite Office provided emergency employment under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay para sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) Program to 140 beneficiaries in Kalawit, Zamboanga Del Norte. DOLE 9 Regional Director Atty. Roy L. Buenafe said that the TUPAD program is continue reading : DOLE TUPAD benefits informal sector workers in Zamboanga del Norte

ZAMBOANGA CITY, – Hundreds of persons with disabilities (PWDs) gathered yesterday at the KCC Mall de Zamboanga East Wing Activity Center to join the opening salvo of the 44th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week Celebration jointly organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the inter-agency Regional Council on Disability Affairs (RCDA). continue reading : ZAMPEN kicks start 44th NDPR Week Celebration