Dumaguete City: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed hope that the job seekers trying their luck at the Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas fair would get employed so they could have a better future. This was after Marcos congratulated the 27 applicants who were hired on the spot during the job fair in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos remarked on the success of the job fair, highlighting a memorable moment when he saw an individual wearing a HOTS (Hired on the Spot) T-shirt, indicating immediate employment. He extended his congratulations to those who secured jobs and offered words of encouragement to those still seeking employment, emphasizing the talent and potential of Filipino workers.

Marcos also reiterated the government’s commitment to providing assistance to the Filipino people, particularly those in need of support. He emphasized his dedication to empowering the poor and vulnerable sectors by creating new employment opportunities.

The job fair, organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), aims to empower graduating beneficiaries of the DSWD’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) by offering employment opportunities, livelihood assistance, and access to essential support services. The government plans to assist 4.4 million household beneficiaries this year.

In Dumaguete City, 15 participating employers offered more than 1,700 job vacancies to about 3,000 job seekers, who are beneficiaries of the DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation Program. Job seekers were also provided with pre-employment documentation and advisory services from participating government agencies.