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Republic <strong>of</strong> the Philippines<br />
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT<br />
Intramuros, Manila<br />
2013 Labor Day Message<br />
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I. Press Briefing<br />
The 2013 Labor Day celebration<br />
kicked <strong>of</strong>f with a press briefing on<br />
April 30 at Highway 21, General Luna<br />
St., Iloilo City. This was participated in<br />
by the heads <strong>of</strong> the Regional Coordinating<br />
Council (RCC) memberagencies<br />
<strong>and</strong> the Chairperson, 2013<br />
Labor Day Job Fair Committee/<br />
President, Panay Service Exporters’<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Iloilo, Ms. Pearl Janet A.<br />
Gorriceta.<br />
A total <strong>of</strong> 19 media practitioners<br />
from the print <strong>and</strong> broadcast responded<br />
to the invitation <strong>and</strong> actively<br />
participated in the briefing.<br />
Top photo shows Ms. Pearl Janet A. Gorriceta answering the question<br />
posed by one <strong>of</strong> the media practitioners on the top 10 skills<br />
needed overseas. Photo below shows Ms. Nesa Nolido <strong>of</strong> the<br />
RTWPB answering the issue on wage increase.<br />
Photo above shows RD Ponciano M. Ligutom welcoming<br />
the participants to the press briefing.<br />
Right Photo: Members <strong>of</strong> the media update themselves in<br />
the activities the <strong>department</strong> has for the Labor Month<br />
celebration.<br />
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II. Labor Day Job & Livelihood Fair<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the celebration <strong>and</strong> to set the day<br />
right, <strong>DOLE</strong>-RCC <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> staff, <strong>and</strong> representatives<br />
from participating local companies, overseas recruitment<br />
agencies <strong>and</strong> intermediaries heard mass at the<br />
Sto. Nino Chapel, Valeria St., Iloilo City <strong>and</strong> invoked the<br />
Sovereign God to bless all the people involved in the<br />
various activities with strength to survive the dem<strong>and</strong>s<br />
<strong>of</strong> the day.<br />
Clockwise:(1) Asec Joji Aragon <strong>and</strong> RD Nonoy Ligutom bring to the Altar the<br />
bread <strong>and</strong> wine; (2) The <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> staff <strong>of</strong> RCC member-agencies <strong>and</strong> other<br />
partners for the month-long celebration presented their gifts, the fruits <strong>of</strong> their<br />
<strong>labor</strong>, to the priest during Offertory Rites; (3) Fr. L<strong>and</strong>ar reads the Gospel; (4)<br />
The communicants queue to receive the host; Mr. Roquel Espino, RTIPC Vice-<br />
Chairman, Workers’ Sector, reads the First Reading.<br />
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Flash Mob<br />
Before the opening program <strong>and</strong> to set a festive mood inside<br />
the job fair area, everyone participates in the flash mob <strong>and</strong><br />
Zumba to the delight <strong>of</strong> jobseekers who were entertained while<br />
queuing in the registration area.<br />
To create a festive atmosphere<br />
at the job fair area, the <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong><br />
staff <strong>of</strong> the RCC member-agencies, representatives<br />
<strong>of</strong> participating local<br />
companies <strong>and</strong> overseas recruitment<br />
agencies, <strong>and</strong> <strong>DOLE</strong> intermediaries<br />
joined in the flash mob <strong>and</strong> Zumba<br />
where everyone enjoys dancing oblivious<br />
<strong>of</strong> the heat inside the mall as the<br />
air-conditioning units had just been<br />
switched on.<br />
Job Fair Opening Programs<br />
This year’s Labor Day Job Fairs were held<br />
simultaneously in three venues: Marymart Mall<br />
<strong>and</strong> SM City in Iloilo City, <strong>and</strong> SM City in Bacolod<br />
City. The center <strong>of</strong> activities was in<br />
Marymart Mall, Iloilo City, wherein, aside from<br />
the job fair, other activities were held to celebrate the event such as the livelihood fair,<br />
skills demonstration, help desks, diskwento para sa mga Pilipinong manggagawa, <strong>and</strong><br />
libreng tawag for OFW families.<br />
The opening program was attended by the heads <strong>of</strong> the RCC member-agencies,<br />
representatives <strong>of</strong> participating local companies <strong>and</strong> overseas recruitment agencies,<br />
<strong>DOLE</strong> intermediaries <strong>and</strong> the press. Honorable Asst. Secretary Joji V. Aragon graced the<br />
opening program.<br />
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Ms. Pearl Janet Gorriceta, President, Panay Service<br />
Exporters Association & Chairperson <strong>of</strong> the 2013 Labor<br />
Day Job Fair Committee, giving her speech during the<br />
Opening Ceremony at Mary Mart Mall.<br />
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Opening Ceremonies at the Mary Mart Mall,<br />
Iloilo City<br />
Right Photo: Students <strong>of</strong> TESDA Supervised Schools Association,<br />
Inc. sing the Doxology <strong>and</strong> the Phil. National Anthem<br />
during the Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Labor Day Job Fair.<br />
Photo Below: RD Nonoy, with Asec. Aragon, Labor Day Job<br />
Fair Chairperson Ms. Gorriceta, Asst. RD Salome Siaton <strong>and</strong><br />
RCC Heads, join together in the ceremonial ribbon cutting to<br />
formally open the Job Fair.<br />
Right Photo: <strong>DOLE</strong> Asst. Secretary Joji Aragon delivers<br />
Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz’s message for the<br />
nationwide 2013 Labor Day Job Fair activity.<br />
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Opening Ceremonies at SM City, Iloilo<br />
<strong>and</strong> Bacolod Cities<br />
Clockwise: Asec Joji <strong>and</strong> RD Nonoy together with NOFO Head Ma. Victoria Mondragon <strong>and</strong> staff at SM Mall, Bacolod City; a<br />
multitude <strong>of</strong> jobseekers flock at the job fair venue in Bacolod City; Jobseekers try to outdo each other at the interview area at SM<br />
Mall, Iloilo City; ceremonial ribbon-cutting at SM Iloilo City; a jobseeker tries to ace the interview; ceremonial ribbon-cutting<br />
at SM Mall, Bacolod City.<br />
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Results <strong>of</strong> the Job Fair
Other activities held at the Mary Mart Mall<br />
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Federation <strong>of</strong> Workers <strong>and</strong> Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries<br />
Associations (WARBA) Product Display at SM City Bacolod<br />
4 SRO-CARP project sites & 2 DILP LGU<br />
partners displayed organic farm products<br />
& processed foods during the Labor Day<br />
Celebration.<br />
A total gross sales <strong>of</strong> PhP 3,750.50 from the<br />
product display was realized.<br />
WARBA members who participated in<br />
the product display includes;<br />
1. HACARBA-SRO CARP in La<br />
Castellana<br />
2. BARA-SRO CARP in Hinigaran<br />
3. DILP (LGU-Valladolid)<br />
4. DILP (LGU-La Carlota City<br />
5. KWACI in Kabankalan &<br />
6. San Rafael ARB MPC-previous SRO<br />
CARP<br />
Other Services<br />
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Clockwise: Medical Check-up, Help Desk, Bartending<br />
<strong>and</strong> Massage are some <strong>of</strong> the many services <strong>of</strong>fered for<br />
free during the Labor Day Job Fair at the Mary Mart<br />
Mall, Iloilo City.<br />
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III. Forum on Gender <strong>and</strong> Development: “Women<br />
Empowerment: Challenges <strong>and</strong> Strategies”<br />
On May 2, 2013, the Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Regulation Commission Regional Office 6 (PRC<br />
RO6) conducted a forum on gender <strong>and</strong> development with a theme, “Women Empowerment:<br />
Challenges <strong>and</strong> Strategies”.<br />
There were twenty four (24) participants coming from government agencies <strong>and</strong><br />
public <strong>and</strong> private colleges <strong>and</strong> universities who attended the said activity.<br />
The topics which were discussed were Women Situation <strong>and</strong> Why Focus on Women;<br />
Career Issues Which Affect Men <strong>and</strong> Women at the Workplace; Challenges <strong>of</strong> women at the<br />
Workplace; <strong>and</strong> Supporting Women Empowerment at the Workplace.<br />
The activity aimed to provide participants an idea on the significance <strong>of</strong> women as<br />
household providers <strong>and</strong> their importance for the potentials <strong>and</strong> strength they could contribute<br />
in the successful operation <strong>of</strong> their respective workplaces.<br />
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Left Photo: Mrs. Estela F. Paredes <strong>of</strong> National Economic<br />
Development Authority, delivers her topic<br />
through sharing her own experiences in a very relaxed<br />
manner to make participants feel comfortable <strong>and</strong> be<br />
interactive during the duration <strong>of</strong> her talk.<br />
Right Photo: Participants coming from different government<br />
agencies <strong>and</strong> public <strong>and</strong> private universities<br />
actively participate during the forum on Gender <strong>and</strong><br />
Development.<br />
PROGRAM<br />
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IV. <strong>DOLE</strong> Capiz Field Office 2013 Career<br />
Extravaganza<br />
Serving the enduring tradition <strong>of</strong><br />
extending tribute to the working mass<br />
along with the 2013 Labor Month-long<br />
celebration, <strong>DOLE</strong> Capiz Field Office together<br />
with intermediaries consisting <strong>of</strong><br />
Provincial Tripartite Industrial Peace<br />
Council, PESO Federation, Guidance Counselors<br />
Network, Occupational Safety <strong>and</strong><br />
Health Network <strong>and</strong> the Business Sector<br />
conducted the Provincial Career Fiesta<br />
Extravaganza on May 2, 2013.<br />
The activity aimed to heighten the<br />
awareness on public-private partnership endeavor<br />
<strong>of</strong> the government as a way <strong>of</strong> delivering<br />
its much needed information <strong>and</strong><br />
programs to further “more decent jobs” .<br />
There were a total <strong>of</strong> two hundred eighteen (218) attendees<br />
(female: 157) which includes <strong>DOLE</strong> intermediaries ( GC Net,<br />
TIPC, OSH Net, PESO Federation) attended the activity.<br />
Parents coming from various elementary <strong>and</strong> secondary<br />
schools as far as Jamindan listened attentively to Dr. Romeo<br />
Lorenzo's lecturette on "Parents' role in their children's<br />
choice <strong>of</strong> career or pr<strong>of</strong>ession.<br />
Mr. William P. Dungog <strong>of</strong> <strong>DOLE</strong> Capiz Field Office enlightened<br />
the attendees about the Career Fiesta Extravaganza <strong>and</strong> the underlying<br />
objectives <strong>of</strong> the <strong>labor</strong> month celebration.<br />
It was also a way <strong>of</strong> “passing on” to the Parent-Teachers Associations/Parent-<br />
Teachers <strong>and</strong> Community Associations the Key Employment Generators for them<br />
make appropriate contributions <strong>and</strong> recommendations to the schools. It will also<br />
guide the parents to facilitate their children’s choice <strong>of</strong> courses <strong>and</strong> or/pr<strong>of</strong>essions to<br />
take.<br />
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In the activity, Members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
World Vision ABK3 LEAP partnered with<br />
<strong>DOLE</strong> Capiz to disseminate their advocacy<br />
<strong>and</strong> projects in the municipalities <strong>of</strong><br />
Maayon, Panitan <strong>and</strong> President Roxas.<br />
Capiz.<br />
Guidance Counselors Network<br />
(GCNet) <strong>and</strong> PESO Association <strong>of</strong> Capiz,<br />
enthusiastically supported the joint activity<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>DOLE</strong> Capiz <strong>and</strong> World Vision ABK3<br />
LEAP.<br />
Top Photo: <strong>DOLE</strong> Capiz FO staff together with the members <strong>of</strong><br />
World Vision ABK3 LEAP <strong>and</strong> Presidents <strong>of</strong> Capiz Guidance<br />
Counselors Network <strong>and</strong> PESO Federation.<br />
Below Photo: Members <strong>of</strong> PESO Association <strong>and</strong> Guidance Counselors<br />
Network (GCNet) <strong>of</strong> Capiz eagerly share their insights during<br />
the activity.<br />
V. <strong>DOLE</strong> Aklan Field Office<br />
Releasing <strong>of</strong> Starter Kits<br />
Eighty-one (81) beneficiaries were given livelihood assistance through releasing<br />
<strong>of</strong> Starter Kits such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical <strong>and</strong> small engine repair<br />
tools on May 3, 2013.<br />
A total amount <strong>of</strong> PhP 500, 037.20 were the allotted budget for the said livelihood<br />
assistance. Residents <strong>of</strong> Altavas, Aklan, headed by their Municipal Mayor<br />
Denny D. Refol, were very grateful for the assistance given to them.<br />
Mr. Vidolo C. Salvacion, Head, Aklan Field Office, spearheads the distribution <strong>of</strong> the Livelihood Starter Kits to<br />
the beneficiaries in the Municipality <strong>of</strong> Altavas, Aklan.<br />
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VI. Appreciation Course on Conciliation Mediation<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the activities identified by<br />
<strong>DOLE</strong> RO6 for the 2013 Labor Monthlong<br />
celebration is the conduct <strong>of</strong> an Appreciation<br />
Course on Conciliation-<br />
Mediation for members <strong>of</strong> the TIPC <strong>and</strong><br />
other employers groups.<br />
The activity was conducted last<br />
May 6, 2013 to equip participants with<br />
skills on conciliation-mediation as an alternative<br />
mode in settling disputes. It<br />
OIC-ARD Salome Siaton gives an overview <strong>and</strong> the<br />
objectives <strong>of</strong> the course.<br />
became also a venue to make participants be aware <strong>of</strong> the <strong>DOLE</strong> framework, for them to<br />
relate <strong>and</strong> connect what they are doing to one <strong>of</strong> the Decent Work pillars i.e. Social Dialogue.<br />
Regional Director Ponciano M. Ligutom informed the participants that this activity<br />
will lead to more trainings in the future to equip the would-be participants with the necessary<br />
skills in conducting conciliation-mediation.<br />
News<br />
<strong>DOLE</strong> RO6 also advocates its programs through tapping the media<br />
(TV, print, radio <strong>and</strong> social network) for wider dissemination <strong>of</strong> information.<br />
Through the help <strong>of</strong> media, which is considered to be the “third<br />
estate”, the goal <strong>of</strong> the <strong>department</strong> in promoting convergence between<br />
public <strong>and</strong> private sectors is being materialized.<br />
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PROGRAM<br />
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VII. Appreciation Course on Career Coaching<br />
<strong>DOLE</strong> RO6 conducted an Appreciation<br />
Course activity for Career Coaching with a<br />
theme, “Transforming the Future <strong>of</strong> Career<br />
Guidance” on May 6, 2013.<br />
Alma Golipatan, Registered Guidance Counselor <strong>of</strong> Ramon<br />
Avancena National High School, Arevalo, Iloilo City shares her<br />
knowledge <strong>and</strong> skills on career coaching to the participants.<br />
The activity aimed to provide basic<br />
knowledge on career coaching, career testing<br />
<strong>and</strong> interpretation for Guidance Counselors as<br />
their tool in resolving the concern on job-skills<br />
mismatch which has been identified as one <strong>of</strong><br />
the sources <strong>of</strong> structural un<strong>employment</strong> besetting<br />
the country today.<br />
The attendance <strong>of</strong> close to 100 guidance counselors &<br />
designates simply shows their interest to build their capacities<br />
in helping the students in their career mapping.<br />
<strong>DOLE</strong> RO6 RD Ponciano M. Ligutom recognized the significant role <strong>of</strong> guidance counselors<br />
in resolving the problem <strong>of</strong> job-skills mismatch by guiding the students make sound<br />
decisions in their career choices. He urged the participants to put their hearts in everything<br />
that they do for they help shape the future <strong>of</strong> the youths.<br />
News<br />
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PROGRAM<br />
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VIII. Consultation Workshop: Crafting<br />
<strong>of</strong> the On the Job Training (OJT) Manual<br />
The lack <strong>of</strong> skills <strong>of</strong> fresh graduate impedes their chances <strong>of</strong> getting employed right<br />
after graduation. Thus, this Consultation-Workshop on Crafting the OJT Manual was initiated<br />
to provide participants from various public <strong>and</strong> private higher education institutions<br />
all over region 6 the necessary skills, knowledge <strong>and</strong> right attitude <strong>and</strong>, eventually, improve<br />
their employability.<br />
On May 10, 2013, a total <strong>of</strong><br />
60 participants joined the activity<br />
which aimed to gather relevant information<br />
that could be used in the<br />
creation <strong>of</strong> a common manual <strong>and</strong><br />
eventually, <strong>of</strong> various OJT manuals<br />
specific to the training requirements<br />
<strong>of</strong> students.<br />
Participants from different public <strong>and</strong> private universities <strong>and</strong> colleges<br />
attentively listen to the representative from Commission on Higher Education<br />
(CHED) as he discusses the significance <strong>of</strong> conducting OJT in<br />
producing skill-providers needed by the industry.<br />
On May 10, 2013, a total <strong>of</strong> 60 participants<br />
joined the activity which aimed<br />
to gather relevant information that could<br />
be used in the creation <strong>of</strong> a common<br />
manual <strong>and</strong> eventually, <strong>of</strong> various OJT<br />
manuals specific to the training requirements<br />
<strong>of</strong> students.<br />
CHED ARD Casiple gives a welcome message in behalf<br />
<strong>of</strong> his Regional Director, Virginia P. Resurreccion.<br />
CHED & TESDA are <strong>DOLE</strong>'s partners in this endeavor.<br />
Participants were also eager to realize<br />
the crafting <strong>of</strong> the OJT Manual for it<br />
was also one <strong>of</strong> the concerns they encounter<br />
in their respective institutions.<br />
CHED 6 Asst. Regional Director Casiple said that the Consultation-Workshop was<br />
the most opportune time to strategize feasible actions to address the long-time problem<br />
<strong>of</strong> mismatch between what the academe produces <strong>and</strong> what the industry needs.<br />
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He acknowledged that quality<br />
products <strong>and</strong> services cannot just<br />
happen without quality education <strong>and</strong><br />
training provided by educational <strong>and</strong><br />
training institutions, which, among<br />
other factors, includes the right kind<br />
<strong>of</strong> OJT, internship or practicum program<br />
<strong>of</strong> schools <strong>and</strong> industry are giving<br />
to the students.<br />
Dir. Emervencia L. Ligutom, <strong>of</strong><br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Service Learning, Siliman<br />
University, another speaker <strong>of</strong> the activity,<br />
mentioned that in school the<br />
teachers emphasized so much on the<br />
students’ knowledge <strong>and</strong> skills but<br />
not on attitude. Thus, during the OJT,<br />
the student-trainees should learn the<br />
right attitude, work ethics <strong>and</strong> work<br />
values while learning the skills.<br />
<strong>DOLE</strong> Region 6 Director Ponciano<br />
M. Ligutom said, “This is partly<br />
our fault for not giving the right skills<br />
to the students,” so he posed a challenge<br />
to everyone on how they can<br />
sustain this initiative until they can<br />
come up with a manual that would<br />
serve as the bible in the OJT <strong>of</strong> the<br />
students.<br />
CHED ARD Casiple gives a welcome message in behalf <strong>of</strong> his Regional<br />
Director, Virginia P. Resurreccion. CHED & TESDA are<br />
Director Emervencia L. Ligutom <strong>of</strong> Siliman University Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Service Learning shares the Siliman Experience, its best practices<br />
on OJT.<br />
During the workshop, the participants were divided into groups to h<strong>and</strong>le the<br />
discussion on issues <strong>and</strong> concerns, critical skills needed by the industry <strong>and</strong> intervention.<br />
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According to Ligutom, this initiative will address one <strong>of</strong> the gaps identified during<br />
the validation-meeting with various stakeholders on Project JobsFit: The <strong>DOLE</strong> 2020 Vision<br />
on the lack <strong>of</strong> experience/skills <strong>of</strong> fresh graduates which impedes their chances <strong>of</strong><br />
getting employed right after graduation.<br />
Following the sharing <strong>of</strong> best practices was a workshop wherein the participants<br />
were grouped into three <strong>and</strong> were able to discuss the issues <strong>and</strong> concern, critical skills<br />
needed by industries, <strong>and</strong> intervention/mechanisms to address the observed issues.<br />
Press Release & Program<br />
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IX. Workers <strong>and</strong> Employers Forum - Bacolod City<br />
Participants grab the opportunity to raise their concerns in their<br />
respective workplaces during the activity.<br />
On May 21, 2013, a Workers <strong>and</strong><br />
Employers Forum was conducted at<br />
Sugar Workers Development Center<br />
(SWDC), Bacolod City, which was intended<br />
to address the issues <strong>and</strong> concerns<br />
affecting employer-employee relationships<br />
<strong>and</strong> to recommend solution on<br />
how these problems will be addressed<br />
through peaceful negotiation, as one tripartite<br />
body for the purpose <strong>of</strong> achieving<br />
industrial peace.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the activity, a manifesto<br />
with all participants from both sectors have signed committing themselves to uphold<br />
the principles <strong>and</strong> guidelines <strong>of</strong> the <strong>labor</strong> code <strong>and</strong> to adhere in maintaining social<br />
justice through peaceful <strong>and</strong> meaningful conferences.<br />
X. Workers Congress on Freedom <strong>of</strong> Association<br />
<strong>and</strong> Collective Bargaining - Iloilo City<br />
On May 22, 2013, another activity, in<br />
line with the 2013 Labor Month-long celebration<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>DOLE</strong> RO6, which aimed to<br />
build the capability <strong>of</strong> workers in maintaining<br />
industrial peace was conducted;<br />
“Workers Congress on Freedom <strong>of</strong> Association<br />
<strong>and</strong> Collective Bargaining”.<br />
More than fifty workers from 25 <strong>labor</strong><br />
organizations in Panay <strong>and</strong> Negros Occidental<br />
participated in the said Congress.<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the participants were very thankful that they were invited to this<br />
Congress. According to them, it is their first time to attend in this activity.<br />
Regional Director Ponciano M. Ligutom, in his message said that workers are the<br />
stakeholders in the workplace. As such, they are responsible in maintaining industrial<br />
peace. He added that if the workers are adversarial, there can never be peace.<br />
RD Nonoy also emphasized that the work <strong>of</strong> <strong>DOLE</strong> is to balance the interests <strong>of</strong> both<br />
workers <strong>and</strong> employers.<br />
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The signing <strong>of</strong> the resolution<br />
recommending to respect the rights to organize<br />
<strong>and</strong> bargain collectively in all sectors<br />
<strong>and</strong> industries <strong>and</strong> stop harassment<br />
<strong>of</strong> minor organizers, leaders <strong>and</strong> members,<br />
among others, crafted by FFW National<br />
President himself Atty. Sonny<br />
Matula, became the highlight <strong>of</strong> the activity.<br />
The panelists, composed <strong>of</strong> NCMB6<br />
Director Hacelfeo T. Cuares, Atty. Matula<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>DOLE</strong> RO6 Sr.LEO Mr. Danny<br />
Espinosa, were able to answer the concerns<br />
<strong>of</strong> the workers.<br />
The panelists <strong>of</strong> the forum composed <strong>of</strong> (from left to right)<br />
NCMB RO6 Director Mr. Hacelfeo T. Cuares, FFW National<br />
President Atty. Sonny G. Matula <strong>and</strong> <strong>DOLE</strong> RO6<br />
Sr. LEO Mr. Danny Espinosa, give answers <strong>and</strong> clarifications<br />
to different workers’ concern.<br />
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XI. Contractors Network <strong>of</strong> Negros Occidental<br />
(CONNO) General Assembly<br />
Simultaneously held with the Workers’<br />
<strong>and</strong> Employers’ Forum in Bacolod City, a General<br />
Assembly <strong>of</strong> the Contractors Organization<br />
Network <strong>of</strong> Negros Occidental (CONNO)<br />
was conducted on May 21, 2013 which was<br />
participated in by thirty-nine (39) participants.<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the association pledge their commitment<br />
as <strong>DOLE</strong> intermediary before Negros Occidental Field<br />
Office Head, Ma. Victoria G. Mondragon.<br />
The activity was intended for the members<br />
to adhere to the IRR <strong>of</strong> DO-18-A for dispute<br />
avoidance in the workplace.<br />
The activity ended through the ratification <strong>of</strong> Constitution <strong>and</strong> By Laws (CBL) <strong>of</strong> the<br />
association <strong>and</strong> election <strong>of</strong> eleven (11) <strong>of</strong>ficers to occupy the different positions. They also<br />
pledged their commitment in fulfilling their functions as <strong>DOLE</strong>'s intermediary in the implementation<br />
<strong>of</strong> DO 18-A in their respective agencies.<br />
XII. Construction Safety<br />
Training<br />
In line with the Labor Month-long<br />
celebration, <strong>DOLE</strong> RO6, in partnership<br />
with the Occupational Safety <strong>and</strong> Health<br />
Center (OSHC), conducted the Construction<br />
Safety Training for safety <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong><br />
construction companies as well as building<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> various LGUs on May 20-<br />
24, 2013 at Sugar Workers Development<br />
Center (SWDC), Bacolod City.<br />
Above Photo: Ms. Arlyn Siaotong, Sr. LEO <strong>of</strong> <strong>DOLE</strong> RO6 gives<br />
her lecture on the Importance <strong>of</strong> Safety <strong>and</strong> Health to the participants<br />
<strong>of</strong> the training.<br />
Left Photo: Participants who were composed <strong>of</strong> safety <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />
<strong>and</strong> building <strong>of</strong>ficials participate actively during the training.<br />
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XIII. Intermediaries<br />
Assembly<br />
Another activity related to the 2013<br />
Labor Month Celebration is the Intermediaries'<br />
Assembly which further strengthened<br />
<strong>DOLE</strong> relationship with its partners<br />
through the signing <strong>of</strong> Accord where they<br />
submit their commitment, passion <strong>and</strong><br />
multi-partite spirit <strong>of</strong> cooperation to<br />
serve the people with fairness, justice <strong>and</strong><br />
equity to build a more healthy <strong>and</strong> safe<br />
environment, <strong>and</strong> productive <strong>and</strong> globally<br />
competitive workforce.<br />
Top Photo: NEDA RO6 Director Ro-Ann Bacal, explains the<br />
significance <strong>of</strong> Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in achieving<br />
government’s goals.<br />
RD Ponciano Ligutom emphasized<br />
that intermediaries as stakeholders are<br />
involved in inputs, throughputs, monitoring<br />
<strong>and</strong> evaluation.<br />
Right Photo: Representatives <strong>of</strong> different intermediaries perform the ceremonial<br />
signing <strong>of</strong> the Intermediaries Accord with RD Ligutom as witness.<br />
<strong>DOLE</strong> Intermediaries’ Academy Accord<br />
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XIV. TIPC Antique General Assembly <strong>and</strong> Election <strong>of</strong> Officers<br />
<strong>DOLE</strong> Antique Field Office facilitated<br />
the general assembly <strong>of</strong> the Tripartite Industrial<br />
Peace Council (TIPC) <strong>of</strong> Antique for<br />
them to elect their sectoral representatives<br />
<strong>and</strong> new set <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> to finalize their<br />
Constitution <strong>and</strong> By Laws on May 28, 2013<br />
at Antique Youth <strong>and</strong> Migrant Center, San<br />
Jose, Antique.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the activity, the association<br />
was able to come up with their organizational<br />
structure <strong>and</strong> planned schedule <strong>of</strong><br />
activities.<br />
Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (TIPC) Antique Chapter elects<br />
their new set <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>and</strong> come up with a schedule <strong>of</strong> activities<br />
to be facilitated by the association.<br />
XV. Employers Forum <strong>and</strong> Advocacy on “Batas Kasambahay”<br />
To discuss the implementation <strong>of</strong> <strong>labor</strong><br />
st<strong>and</strong>ards enforcement <strong>and</strong> incentivizing<br />
compliance programs in the workplace<br />
as well as the recently passed “Batas Kasambahay”,<br />
an Employers Forum was conducted<br />
on May 29, 2013 at the Iloilo City<br />
Hall.<br />
A total <strong>of</strong> sixty-six (66) participants<br />
coming from different <strong>employment</strong> sectors<br />
attended the activity. Some <strong>of</strong> them have<br />
actively participated in the discussion by<br />
raising issues like the implementation <strong>of</strong><br />
the Single Entry Approach (SEnA) <strong>and</strong><br />
other unobserved regulations regarding<br />
<strong>labor</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />
The Implementing Rules <strong>and</strong> Regulations<br />
<strong>of</strong> Republic Act 10361 or the “Batas<br />
Kasambahay” was also discussed during<br />
the activity to enlighten employers on the<br />
policies that they need to conform in employing<br />
domestic helpers.<br />
Above Photo: Ms. Melinda M. Lee <strong>of</strong> National Conciliation Mediation<br />
Board (NCMB), talks about Single Entry Approach<br />
(SEnA), how <strong>and</strong> where it should be implemented.<br />
Above Photo: <strong>DOLE</strong> RO6 Sr. LEO Danny Espinosa talks<br />
about the Implementing Rules <strong>and</strong> Regulations <strong>of</strong> RA 10361<br />
or the “Batas Kasambahay”<br />
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XVI. Fiesta sa Mayo Para sa mga Obrero, Year 2 -<br />
SPES Nite/Got Talent, Food Festival, Concert<br />
The Culmination Night <strong>of</strong> the<br />
2013 Labor Month Celebration was<br />
filled with revelry as this was celebrated<br />
with food festival <strong>and</strong> concert.<br />
The event, which was hailed as “Fiesta<br />
sa Mayo para sa mga Obrero Year 2”,<br />
was supported by <strong>DOLE</strong> partners, representatives<br />
<strong>of</strong> participating local companies<br />
<strong>and</strong> overseas recruitment agencies<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>DOLE</strong> family <strong>of</strong> agencies. More<br />
than a thous<strong>and</strong> workers trooped to the<br />
area to join <strong>and</strong> witness the event.<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the Iloilo Hotels, Restaurants <strong>and</strong> Resorts Association<br />
<strong>of</strong> Iloilo (IHRRA), Inc. participate in the Food Festival during the<br />
Culminating Activity <strong>of</strong> the 2013 Labor Month Celebration.<br />
Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog extends his<br />
gratitude to <strong>DOLE</strong> for holding month-long activity to<br />
honor the workers in the region.<br />
Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick<br />
Mabilog gave a message <strong>of</strong> support <strong>and</strong><br />
was able to witness the showcase <strong>of</strong> talents<br />
<strong>of</strong> SPES beneficiaries or the Special<br />
Program for the Employment <strong>of</strong> Students<br />
<strong>of</strong> the city.<br />
Partners from the business & workers<br />
groups, national agencies/<br />
organizations <strong>and</strong> Regional Coordinating<br />
Council (RCC) members were also recognized<br />
for the partnership they have entrusted<br />
to the <strong>department</strong>. <strong>DOLE</strong> RO6 Asst.<br />
Regional Director Salome O. Siaton, together<br />
with other RCC Heads, awarded the<br />
certificates <strong>of</strong> appreciation to the representatives<br />
<strong>of</strong> each company.<br />
Ms. Irene P. Lamis, HR Manager <strong>of</strong> SM City Iloilo receives<br />
the certificate <strong>of</strong> appreciation from Asst. RD Siaton assisted by<br />
OWWA Director Reynold Pigar.<br />
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Guest performers from Antique<br />
showcased their talents by singing the<br />
original compositions <strong>of</strong> the trueblooded<br />
Antiqueño, Ms. Dianalyn A.<br />
Opina, scribbled in Tagalog <strong>and</strong> in their<br />
own dialect. The rendition <strong>of</strong> the songs<br />
captivated the audience for its wonderful<br />
melody <strong>and</strong> lyrics.<br />
Iloilo City SPES beneficiaries also<br />
performed a Mob Dancing <strong>and</strong> joined<br />
the community singing at the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
activity where in all participants were<br />
encouraged to dance <strong>and</strong> sing along<br />
with the performers. The students’ active<br />
participation all through out the activity<br />
sustained the Culmination Night’s<br />
lively atmosphere until its successful fin.<br />
SPES beneficiaries <strong>and</strong> guest performers from Antique<br />
give their all-out energy while performing their respective<br />
intermission numbers.<br />
On the other h<strong>and</strong>, nine (9) restaurants<br />
<strong>and</strong> member <strong>of</strong> the Iloilo Hotels<br />
<strong>and</strong> Restaurants <strong>and</strong> Resorts Association<br />
<strong>of</strong> Iloilo (IHRRA), Inc. took part in<br />
the food festival. Ninety-three thous<strong>and</strong><br />
pesos (PhP 93, 000) was the total<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> sales gained by the participating<br />
restaurants during the activity.<br />
People enjoy the food served during the food festival. Native<br />
delicacies <strong>and</strong> specialties <strong>of</strong> different participating restaurants<br />
were served which gave buyers more choices. Through<br />
the food festival, participating restaurants were able to generate<br />
sales enough to recompense their capital.<br />
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Members <strong>of</strong> the 2013 Labor Month Committee, composed <strong>of</strong> RCC Members <strong>and</strong> <strong>DOLE</strong><br />
RO6 Intermediaries conduct series <strong>of</strong> meeting to prepare for the month-long activity.<br />
Labor Day Job Fair Committee Chairperson:<br />
MS. PEARL JANET GORRICETA<br />
President<br />
Panay Service Exporters Association (PANSEA)<br />
2013 Labor Month Committee Chairperson:<br />
MS. SALOME O. SIATON<br />
Asst. Regional Director<br />
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Local Companies<br />
Overseas Recruitment<br />
Agencies<br />
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<strong>DOLE</strong> RO6 OFFICES:<br />
Regional Office & Iloilo-Guimaras Field Office<br />
Swan Rose Building, Commission Civil Street, Jaro, Iloilo City<br />
Website: www.ro6.dole.gov.ph<br />
Email address: doleregion6@yahoo.com<br />
dole_iloguim@yahoo.com<br />
I-Text Numbers:<br />
Regional Office: 09173276515/09173276818<br />
Iloilo-Guimaras: 09173276719<br />
Aklan Field Office:<br />
19 Martyrs Street, Kalibo, Aklan<br />
Email address: dole_aklan@yahoo.com<br />
I-Text Number: 09173273132<br />
Antique Field Office<br />
Principe Street, San Jose, Antique<br />
Email address: dole_provantique@yahoo.com<br />
I-Text Number: 09173275313<br />
<strong>DOLE</strong> RO6 OFFICES:<br />
Capiz Field Office<br />
3L Commercial Building, Banica Street, Roxas City, Capiz<br />
Email address: dolecapiz@yahoo.com<br />
I-Text Number: 09173275220<br />
Negros Occidental Field Office<br />
SWLC Building, Cottage Road, Bacolod City Negros Occidental<br />
Email address: dole_bdo@yahoo.com<br />
I-Text Number: 09173275919<br />
Himamaylan Satellite Office<br />
Old Market Building, Rizal Street, Himamaylan City,<br />
Negros Occidental<br />
I-Text Number: 09173275414<br />
Sagay Satellite Office<br />
LJ Building, Cueva-Katalbas Street, Sagay City,<br />
Negros Occidental<br />
I-Text Number: 09173275717<br />
Our deepest appreciation to all our partners <strong>and</strong> to everyone<br />
who have generously shared their time <strong>and</strong> resources<br />
in making the 2013 Labor Month Celebration a HUGE success….<br />
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!