department of labor and employment - DOLE

Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Intramuros, Manila
2013 Labor Day Message
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I. Press Briefing
The 2013 Labor Day celebration
kicked off with a press briefing on
April 30 at Highway 21, General Luna
St., Iloilo City. This was participated in
by the heads of the Regional Coordinating
Council (RCC) memberagencies
and the Chairperson, 2013
Labor Day Job Fair Committee/
President, Panay Service Exporters’
Association of Iloilo, Ms. Pearl Janet A.
Gorriceta.
A total of 19 media practitioners
from the print and broadcast responded
to the invitation and actively
participated in the briefing.
Top photo shows Ms. Pearl Janet A. Gorriceta answering the question
posed by one of the media practitioners on the top 10 skills
needed overseas. Photo below shows Ms. Nesa Nolido of the
RTWPB answering the issue on wage increase.
Photo above shows RD Ponciano M. Ligutom welcoming
the participants to the press briefing.
Right Photo: Members of the media update themselves in
the activities the department has for the Labor Month
celebration.
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II. Labor Day Job & Livelihood Fair
As part of the celebration and to set the day
right, DOLE-RCC officers and staff, and representatives
from participating local companies, overseas recruitment
agencies and intermediaries heard mass at the
Sto. Nino Chapel, Valeria St., Iloilo City and invoked the
Sovereign God to bless all the people involved in the
various activities with strength to survive the demands
of the day.
Clockwise:(1) Asec Joji Aragon and RD Nonoy Ligutom bring to the Altar the
bread and wine; (2) The officers and staff of RCC member-agencies and other
partners for the month-long celebration presented their gifts, the fruits of their
labor, to the priest during Offertory Rites; (3) Fr. Landar reads the Gospel; (4)
The communicants queue to receive the host; Mr. Roquel Espino, RTIPC Vice-
Chairman, Workers’ Sector, reads the First Reading.
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Flash Mob
Before the opening program and to set a festive mood inside
the job fair area, everyone participates in the flash mob and
Zumba to the delight of jobseekers who were entertained while
queuing in the registration area.
To create a festive atmosphere
at the job fair area, the officers and
staff of the RCC member-agencies, representatives
of participating local
companies and overseas recruitment
agencies, and DOLE intermediaries
joined in the flash mob and Zumba
where everyone enjoys dancing oblivious
of the heat inside the mall as the
air-conditioning units had just been
switched on.
Job Fair Opening Programs
This year’s Labor Day Job Fairs were held
simultaneously in three venues: Marymart Mall
and SM City in Iloilo City, and SM City in Bacolod
City. The center of activities was in
Marymart Mall, Iloilo City, wherein, aside from
the job fair, other activities were held to celebrate the event such as the livelihood fair,
skills demonstration, help desks, diskwento para sa mga Pilipinong manggagawa, and
libreng tawag for OFW families.
The opening program was attended by the heads of the RCC member-agencies,
representatives of participating local companies and overseas recruitment agencies,
DOLE intermediaries and the press. Honorable Asst. Secretary Joji V. Aragon graced the
opening program.
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Ms. Pearl Janet Gorriceta, President, Panay Service
Exporters Association & Chairperson of the 2013 Labor
Day Job Fair Committee, giving her speech during the
Opening Ceremony at Mary Mart Mall.
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Opening Ceremonies at the Mary Mart Mall,
Iloilo City
Right Photo: Students of TESDA Supervised Schools Association,
Inc. sing the Doxology and the Phil. National Anthem
during the Opening Ceremony of the Labor Day Job Fair.
Photo Below: RD Nonoy, with Asec. Aragon, Labor Day Job
Fair Chairperson Ms. Gorriceta, Asst. RD Salome Siaton and
RCC Heads, join together in the ceremonial ribbon cutting to
formally open the Job Fair.
Right Photo: DOLE Asst. Secretary Joji Aragon delivers
Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz’s message for the
nationwide 2013 Labor Day Job Fair activity.
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Opening Ceremonies at SM City, Iloilo
and Bacolod Cities
Clockwise: Asec Joji and RD Nonoy together with NOFO Head Ma. Victoria Mondragon and staff at SM Mall, Bacolod City; a
multitude of jobseekers flock at the job fair venue in Bacolod City; Jobseekers try to outdo each other at the interview area at SM
Mall, Iloilo City; ceremonial ribbon-cutting at SM Iloilo City; a jobseeker tries to ace the interview; ceremonial ribbon-cutting
at SM Mall, Bacolod City.
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Results of the Job Fair

Other activities held at the Mary Mart Mall
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Federation of Workers and Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries
Associations (WARBA) Product Display at SM City Bacolod
4 SRO-CARP project sites & 2 DILP LGU
partners displayed organic farm products
& processed foods during the Labor Day
Celebration.
A total gross sales of PhP 3,750.50 from the
product display was realized.
WARBA members who participated in
the product display includes;
1. HACARBA-SRO CARP in La
Castellana
2. BARA-SRO CARP in Hinigaran
3. DILP (LGU-Valladolid)
4. DILP (LGU-La Carlota City
5. KWACI in Kabankalan &
6. San Rafael ARB MPC-previous SRO
CARP
Other Services
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Clockwise: Medical Check-up, Help Desk, Bartending
and Massage are some of the many services offered for
free during the Labor Day Job Fair at the Mary Mart
Mall, Iloilo City.
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III. Forum on Gender and Development: “Women
Empowerment: Challenges and Strategies”
On May 2, 2013, the Professional Regulation Commission Regional Office 6 (PRC
RO6) conducted a forum on gender and development with a theme, “Women Empowerment:
Challenges and Strategies”.
There were twenty four (24) participants coming from government agencies and
public and private colleges and universities who attended the said activity.
The topics which were discussed were Women Situation and Why Focus on Women;
Career Issues Which Affect Men and Women at the Workplace; Challenges of women at the
Workplace; and Supporting Women Empowerment at the Workplace.
The activity aimed to provide participants an idea on the significance of women as
household providers and their importance for the potentials and strength they could contribute
in the successful operation of their respective workplaces.
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Left Photo: Mrs. Estela F. Paredes of National Economic
Development Authority, delivers her topic
through sharing her own experiences in a very relaxed
manner to make participants feel comfortable and be
interactive during the duration of her talk.
Right Photo: Participants coming from different government
agencies and public and private universities
actively participate during the forum on Gender and
Development.
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IV. DOLE Capiz Field Office 2013 Career
Extravaganza
Serving the enduring tradition of
extending tribute to the working mass
along with the 2013 Labor Month-long
celebration, DOLE Capiz Field Office together
with intermediaries consisting of
Provincial Tripartite Industrial Peace
Council, PESO Federation, Guidance Counselors
Network, Occupational Safety and
Health Network and the Business Sector
conducted the Provincial Career Fiesta
Extravaganza on May 2, 2013.
The activity aimed to heighten the
awareness on public-private partnership endeavor
of the government as a way of delivering
its much needed information and
programs to further “more decent jobs” .
There were a total of two hundred eighteen (218) attendees
(female: 157) which includes DOLE intermediaries ( GC Net,
TIPC, OSH Net, PESO Federation) attended the activity.
Parents coming from various elementary and secondary
schools as far as Jamindan listened attentively to Dr. Romeo
Lorenzo's lecturette on "Parents' role in their children's
choice of career or profession.
Mr. William P. Dungog of DOLE Capiz Field Office enlightened
the attendees about the Career Fiesta Extravaganza and the underlying
objectives of the labor month celebration.
It was also a way of “passing on” to the Parent-Teachers Associations/Parent-
Teachers and Community Associations the Key Employment Generators for them
make appropriate contributions and recommendations to the schools. It will also
guide the parents to facilitate their children’s choice of courses and or/professions to
take.
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In the activity, Members of the
World Vision ABK3 LEAP partnered with
DOLE Capiz to disseminate their advocacy
and projects in the municipalities of
Maayon, Panitan and President Roxas.
Capiz.
Guidance Counselors Network
(GCNet) and PESO Association of Capiz,
enthusiastically supported the joint activity
of DOLE Capiz and World Vision ABK3
LEAP.
Top Photo: DOLE Capiz FO staff together with the members of
World Vision ABK3 LEAP and Presidents of Capiz Guidance
Counselors Network and PESO Federation.
Below Photo: Members of PESO Association and Guidance Counselors
Network (GCNet) of Capiz eagerly share their insights during
the activity.
V. DOLE Aklan Field Office
Releasing of Starter Kits
Eighty-one (81) beneficiaries were given livelihood assistance through releasing
of Starter Kits such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical and small engine repair
tools on May 3, 2013.
A total amount of PhP 500, 037.20 were the allotted budget for the said livelihood
assistance. Residents of Altavas, Aklan, headed by their Municipal Mayor
Denny D. Refol, were very grateful for the assistance given to them.
Mr. Vidolo C. Salvacion, Head, Aklan Field Office, spearheads the distribution of the Livelihood Starter Kits to
the beneficiaries in the Municipality of Altavas, Aklan.
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VI. Appreciation Course on Conciliation Mediation
One of the activities identified by
DOLE RO6 for the 2013 Labor Monthlong
celebration is the conduct of an Appreciation
Course on Conciliation-
Mediation for members of the TIPC and
other employers groups.
The activity was conducted last
May 6, 2013 to equip participants with
skills on conciliation-mediation as an alternative
mode in settling disputes. It
OIC-ARD Salome Siaton gives an overview and the
objectives of the course.
became also a venue to make participants be aware of the DOLE framework, for them to
relate and connect what they are doing to one of the Decent Work pillars i.e. Social Dialogue.
Regional Director Ponciano M. Ligutom informed the participants that this activity
will lead to more trainings in the future to equip the would-be participants with the necessary
skills in conducting conciliation-mediation.
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DOLE RO6 also advocates its programs through tapping the media
(TV, print, radio and social network) for wider dissemination of information.
Through the help of media, which is considered to be the “third
estate”, the goal of the department in promoting convergence between
public and private sectors is being materialized.
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VII. Appreciation Course on Career Coaching
DOLE RO6 conducted an Appreciation
Course activity for Career Coaching with a
theme, “Transforming the Future of Career
Guidance” on May 6, 2013.
Alma Golipatan, Registered Guidance Counselor of Ramon
Avancena National High School, Arevalo, Iloilo City shares her
knowledge and skills on career coaching to the participants.
The activity aimed to provide basic
knowledge on career coaching, career testing
and interpretation for Guidance Counselors as
their tool in resolving the concern on job-skills
mismatch which has been identified as one of
the sources of structural unemployment besetting
the country today.
The attendance of close to 100 guidance counselors &
designates simply shows their interest to build their capacities
in helping the students in their career mapping.
DOLE RO6 RD Ponciano M. Ligutom recognized the significant role of guidance counselors
in resolving the problem of job-skills mismatch by guiding the students make sound
decisions in their career choices. He urged the participants to put their hearts in everything
that they do for they help shape the future of the youths.
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VIII. Consultation Workshop: Crafting
of the On the Job Training (OJT) Manual
The lack of skills of fresh graduate impedes their chances of getting employed right
after graduation. Thus, this Consultation-Workshop on Crafting the OJT Manual was initiated
to provide participants from various public and private higher education institutions
all over region 6 the necessary skills, knowledge and right attitude and, eventually, improve
their employability.
On May 10, 2013, a total of
60 participants joined the activity
which aimed to gather relevant information
that could be used in the
creation of a common manual and
eventually, of various OJT manuals
specific to the training requirements
of students.
Participants from different public and private universities and colleges
attentively listen to the representative from Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) as he discusses the significance of conducting OJT in
producing skill-providers needed by the industry.
On May 10, 2013, a total of 60 participants
joined the activity which aimed
to gather relevant information that could
be used in the creation of a common
manual and eventually, of various OJT
manuals specific to the training requirements
of students.
CHED ARD Casiple gives a welcome message in behalf
of his Regional Director, Virginia P. Resurreccion.
CHED & TESDA are DOLE's partners in this endeavor.
Participants were also eager to realize
the crafting of the OJT Manual for it
was also one of the concerns they encounter
in their respective institutions.
CHED 6 Asst. Regional Director Casiple said that the Consultation-Workshop was
the most opportune time to strategize feasible actions to address the long-time problem
of mismatch between what the academe produces and what the industry needs.
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He acknowledged that quality
products and services cannot just
happen without quality education and
training provided by educational and
training institutions, which, among
other factors, includes the right kind
of OJT, internship or practicum program
of schools and industry are giving
to the students.
Dir. Emervencia L. Ligutom, of
Institute of Service Learning, Siliman
University, another speaker of the activity,
mentioned that in school the
teachers emphasized so much on the
students’ knowledge and skills but
not on attitude. Thus, during the OJT,
the student-trainees should learn the
right attitude, work ethics and work
values while learning the skills.
DOLE Region 6 Director Ponciano
M. Ligutom said, “This is partly
our fault for not giving the right skills
to the students,” so he posed a challenge
to everyone on how they can
sustain this initiative until they can
come up with a manual that would
serve as the bible in the OJT of the
students.
CHED ARD Casiple gives a welcome message in behalf of his Regional
Director, Virginia P. Resurreccion. CHED & TESDA are
Director Emervencia L. Ligutom of Siliman University Institute of
Service Learning shares the Siliman Experience, its best practices
on OJT.
During the workshop, the participants were divided into groups to handle the
discussion on issues and concerns, critical skills needed by the industry and intervention.
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According to Ligutom, this initiative will address one of the gaps identified during
the validation-meeting with various stakeholders on Project JobsFit: The DOLE 2020 Vision
on the lack of experience/skills of fresh graduates which impedes their chances of
getting employed right after graduation.
Following the sharing of best practices was a workshop wherein the participants
were grouped into three and were able to discuss the issues and concern, critical skills
needed by industries, and intervention/mechanisms to address the observed issues.
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IX. Workers and Employers Forum - Bacolod City
Participants grab the opportunity to raise their concerns in their
respective workplaces during the activity.
On May 21, 2013, a Workers and
Employers Forum was conducted at
Sugar Workers Development Center
(SWDC), Bacolod City, which was intended
to address the issues and concerns
affecting employer-employee relationships
and to recommend solution on
how these problems will be addressed
through peaceful negotiation, as one tripartite
body for the purpose of achieving
industrial peace.
At the end of the activity, a manifesto
with all participants from both sectors have signed committing themselves to uphold
the principles and guidelines of the labor code and to adhere in maintaining social
justice through peaceful and meaningful conferences.
X. Workers Congress on Freedom of Association
and Collective Bargaining - Iloilo City
On May 22, 2013, another activity, in
line with the 2013 Labor Month-long celebration
of DOLE RO6, which aimed to
build the capability of workers in maintaining
industrial peace was conducted;
“Workers Congress on Freedom of Association
and Collective Bargaining”.
More than fifty workers from 25 labor
organizations in Panay and Negros Occidental
participated in the said Congress.
Some of the participants were very thankful that they were invited to this
Congress. According to them, it is their first time to attend in this activity.
Regional Director Ponciano M. Ligutom, in his message said that workers are the
stakeholders in the workplace. As such, they are responsible in maintaining industrial
peace. He added that if the workers are adversarial, there can never be peace.
RD Nonoy also emphasized that the work of DOLE is to balance the interests of both
workers and employers.
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The signing of the resolution
recommending to respect the rights to organize
and bargain collectively in all sectors
and industries and stop harassment
of minor organizers, leaders and members,
among others, crafted by FFW National
President himself Atty. Sonny
Matula, became the highlight of the activity.
The panelists, composed of NCMB6
Director Hacelfeo T. Cuares, Atty. Matula
and DOLE RO6 Sr.LEO Mr. Danny
Espinosa, were able to answer the concerns
of the workers.
The panelists of the forum composed of (from left to right)
NCMB RO6 Director Mr. Hacelfeo T. Cuares, FFW National
President Atty. Sonny G. Matula and DOLE RO6
Sr. LEO Mr. Danny Espinosa, give answers and clarifications
to different workers’ concern.
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XI. Contractors Network of Negros Occidental
(CONNO) General Assembly
Simultaneously held with the Workers’
and Employers’ Forum in Bacolod City, a General
Assembly of the Contractors Organization
Network of Negros Occidental (CONNO)
was conducted on May 21, 2013 which was
participated in by thirty-nine (39) participants.
Members of the association pledge their commitment
as DOLE intermediary before Negros Occidental Field
Office Head, Ma. Victoria G. Mondragon.
The activity was intended for the members
to adhere to the IRR of DO-18-A for dispute
avoidance in the workplace.
The activity ended through the ratification of Constitution and By Laws (CBL) of the
association and election of eleven (11) officers to occupy the different positions. They also
pledged their commitment in fulfilling their functions as DOLE's intermediary in the implementation
of DO 18-A in their respective agencies.
XII. Construction Safety
Training
In line with the Labor Month-long
celebration, DOLE RO6, in partnership
with the Occupational Safety and Health
Center (OSHC), conducted the Construction
Safety Training for safety officers of
construction companies as well as building
officials of various LGUs on May 20-
24, 2013 at Sugar Workers Development
Center (SWDC), Bacolod City.
Above Photo: Ms. Arlyn Siaotong, Sr. LEO of DOLE RO6 gives
her lecture on the Importance of Safety and Health to the participants
of the training.
Left Photo: Participants who were composed of safety officers
and building officials participate actively during the training.
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XIII. Intermediaries
Assembly
Another activity related to the 2013
Labor Month Celebration is the Intermediaries'
Assembly which further strengthened
DOLE relationship with its partners
through the signing of Accord where they
submit their commitment, passion and
multi-partite spirit of cooperation to
serve the people with fairness, justice and
equity to build a more healthy and safe
environment, and productive and globally
competitive workforce.
Top Photo: NEDA RO6 Director Ro-Ann Bacal, explains the
significance of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in achieving
government’s goals.
RD Ponciano Ligutom emphasized
that intermediaries as stakeholders are
involved in inputs, throughputs, monitoring
and evaluation.
Right Photo: Representatives of different intermediaries perform the ceremonial
signing of the Intermediaries Accord with RD Ligutom as witness.
DOLE Intermediaries’ Academy Accord
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XIV. TIPC Antique General Assembly and Election of Officers
DOLE Antique Field Office facilitated
the general assembly of the Tripartite Industrial
Peace Council (TIPC) of Antique for
them to elect their sectoral representatives
and new set of officers and to finalize their
Constitution and By Laws on May 28, 2013
at Antique Youth and Migrant Center, San
Jose, Antique.
At the end of the activity, the association
was able to come up with their organizational
structure and planned schedule of
activities.
Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (TIPC) Antique Chapter elects
their new set of officers and come up with a schedule of activities
to be facilitated by the association.
XV. Employers Forum and Advocacy on “Batas Kasambahay”
To discuss the implementation of labor
standards enforcement and incentivizing
compliance programs in the workplace
as well as the recently passed “Batas Kasambahay”,
an Employers Forum was conducted
on May 29, 2013 at the Iloilo City
Hall.
A total of sixty-six (66) participants
coming from different employment sectors
attended the activity. Some of them have
actively participated in the discussion by
raising issues like the implementation of
the Single Entry Approach (SEnA) and
other unobserved regulations regarding
labor standards.
The Implementing Rules and Regulations
of Republic Act 10361 or the “Batas
Kasambahay” was also discussed during
the activity to enlighten employers on the
policies that they need to conform in employing
domestic helpers.
Above Photo: Ms. Melinda M. Lee of National Conciliation Mediation
Board (NCMB), talks about Single Entry Approach
(SEnA), how and where it should be implemented.
Above Photo: DOLE RO6 Sr. LEO Danny Espinosa talks
about the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 10361
or the “Batas Kasambahay”
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XVI. Fiesta sa Mayo Para sa mga Obrero, Year 2 -
SPES Nite/Got Talent, Food Festival, Concert
The Culmination Night of the
2013 Labor Month Celebration was
filled with revelry as this was celebrated
with food festival and concert.
The event, which was hailed as “Fiesta
sa Mayo para sa mga Obrero Year 2”,
was supported by DOLE partners, representatives
of participating local companies
and overseas recruitment agencies
and DOLE family of agencies. More
than a thousand workers trooped to the
area to join and witness the event.
Members of the Iloilo Hotels, Restaurants and Resorts Association
of Iloilo (IHRRA), Inc. participate in the Food Festival during the
Culminating Activity of the 2013 Labor Month Celebration.
Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog extends his
gratitude to DOLE for holding month-long activity to
honor the workers in the region.
Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick
Mabilog gave a message of support and
was able to witness the showcase of talents
of SPES beneficiaries or the Special
Program for the Employment of Students
of the city.
Partners from the business & workers
groups, national agencies/
organizations and Regional Coordinating
Council (RCC) members were also recognized
for the partnership they have entrusted
to the department. DOLE RO6 Asst.
Regional Director Salome O. Siaton, together
with other RCC Heads, awarded the
certificates of appreciation to the representatives
of each company.
Ms. Irene P. Lamis, HR Manager of SM City Iloilo receives
the certificate of appreciation from Asst. RD Siaton assisted by
OWWA Director Reynold Pigar.
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Guest performers from Antique
showcased their talents by singing the
original compositions of the trueblooded
Antiqueño, Ms. Dianalyn A.
Opina, scribbled in Tagalog and in their
own dialect. The rendition of the songs
captivated the audience for its wonderful
melody and lyrics.
Iloilo City SPES beneficiaries also
performed a Mob Dancing and joined
the community singing at the end of the
activity where in all participants were
encouraged to dance and sing along
with the performers. The students’ active
participation all through out the activity
sustained the Culmination Night’s
lively atmosphere until its successful fin.
SPES beneficiaries and guest performers from Antique
give their all-out energy while performing their respective
intermission numbers.
On the other hand, nine (9) restaurants
and member of the Iloilo Hotels
and Restaurants and Resorts Association
of Iloilo (IHRRA), Inc. took part in
the food festival. Ninety-three thousand
pesos (PhP 93, 000) was the total
amount of sales gained by the participating
restaurants during the activity.
People enjoy the food served during the food festival. Native
delicacies and specialties of different participating restaurants
were served which gave buyers more choices. Through
the food festival, participating restaurants were able to generate
sales enough to recompense their capital.
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Members of the 2013 Labor Month Committee, composed of RCC Members and DOLE
RO6 Intermediaries conduct series of meeting to prepare for the month-long activity.
Labor Day Job Fair Committee Chairperson:
MS. PEARL JANET GORRICETA
President
Panay Service Exporters Association (PANSEA)
2013 Labor Month Committee Chairperson:
MS. SALOME O. SIATON
Asst. Regional Director
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Local Companies
Overseas Recruitment
Agencies
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DOLE RO6 OFFICES:
Regional Office & Iloilo-Guimaras Field Office
Swan Rose Building, Commission Civil Street, Jaro, Iloilo City
Website: www.ro6.dole.gov.ph
Email address: doleregion6@yahoo.com
dole_iloguim@yahoo.com
I-Text Numbers:
Regional Office: 09173276515/09173276818
Iloilo-Guimaras: 09173276719
Aklan Field Office:
19 Martyrs Street, Kalibo, Aklan
Email address: dole_aklan@yahoo.com
I-Text Number: 09173273132
Antique Field Office
Principe Street, San Jose, Antique
Email address: dole_provantique@yahoo.com
I-Text Number: 09173275313
DOLE RO6 OFFICES:
Capiz Field Office
3L Commercial Building, Banica Street, Roxas City, Capiz
Email address: dolecapiz@yahoo.com
I-Text Number: 09173275220
Negros Occidental Field Office
SWLC Building, Cottage Road, Bacolod City Negros Occidental
Email address: dole_bdo@yahoo.com
I-Text Number: 09173275919
Himamaylan Satellite Office
Old Market Building, Rizal Street, Himamaylan City,
Negros Occidental
I-Text Number: 09173275414
Sagay Satellite Office
LJ Building, Cueva-Katalbas Street, Sagay City,
Negros Occidental
I-Text Number: 09173275717
Our deepest appreciation to all our partners and to everyone
who have generously shared their time and resources
in making the 2013 Labor Month Celebration a HUGE success….
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!