Trabaho para sa Bayan: Labor Day Job Fair and One-Stop-Shop

In celebration of Philippine National Labor Day on May 1, 2025, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) led a Job Fair at SM City Davao in Ecoland, Davao City. The event was part of the government’s ongoing effort to make employment opportunities accessible to local and overseas job seekers. It served as a platform to strengthen collaboration between the government, private employers, and partner agencies in supporting inclusive employment and economic growth.

Various government agencies collaborated to establish a One-Stop Shop alongside the Job Fair, providing essential services, consultations, and program information in a single location for public convenience.

Among the active participants was the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), represented by staff from the Regional Training Center–Korea Philippines Vocational Training Center (RTC-KORPHIL), Wangan National Agricultural School (WNAS), and the Provincial Training Center–Davao (PTC-Davao). TESDA took the opportunity to promote its programs on technical education, skills development, career guidance, and scholarship offerings. Representatives also provided information materials, answered job seekers' questions, and guided them toward possible training and employment pathways.

The One-Stop Shop was also supported by a range of other agencies, including the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Social Security System (SSS), PAG-IBIG Fund, PhilHealth, Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Public Employment Service Office (PESO), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

Participating employers and recruitment agencies offered numerous job openings, both here and abroad. Meanwhile, government agencies—TESDA included—provided on-the-spot assistance such as registration, verification, consultations, and program orientations. It was a day dedicated to bridging the gap between opportunities and those who need them most, made possible through a shared commitment to national progress and public service.

DCDO AND PTC-DAVAO CONDUCT COORDINATION MEETING FOR BEPA PROGRAM

On July 4, 2024, the Provincial Training Center - Davao and Davao City District Office conducted a coordination meeting and profiling activity for Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II trainees under the Barangay Electrician Practitioners Association (BEPA) program. This significant event occurred across three Local Government Units in Marilog District, Davao City: Brgy. Baganihan, Brgy. Datu Salumay, and Brgy. Buda.

The meeting aimed to recognize the existing electricians within the community to provide skills training and to help them secure their national certificates. Additionally, the initiative sought to prepare these individuals to serve as official barangay electricians in their respective communities. This approach not only enhances the skills of local electricians but also contributes to community development by ensuring each barangay has qualified electrical practitioners.

PTC-Davao Center Administrator Engr. Sammy S. Cameros led the activity alongside its Vocational Instruction Supervisor Designate Jonathan D. Samillano, DCDO Special Project Focal Francis Rey Q. Buñawan, and BEPA member Allan M. Salon.

This program represents a momentous step towards professionalizing local electricians and improving electrical services in rural areas. By combining skills enhancement with community service, the program aspires to create a sustainable model for developing skilled professionals who are deeply connected to their local communities. The success of this program could potentially serve as a blueprint for similar initiatives in other technical fields, further contributing to the overall development and safety of barangays across the region.