Connecting Jobseekers With More Employment Options
BOHOL - The Carlos P. Garcia Local and Overseas Job Fair 2026 provided jobseekers with opportunities to explore different career paths without having to approach employers individually. Now in its second year, the partnership between the provincial government and DSWD aims to expand employment access, particularly for beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. The event gathered 12 local employers from industries such as business services, retail, construction, transportation, and customer support, alongside nine overseas recruitment agencies. This range of participating organizations allowed applicants to consider both employment opportunities within the Philippines and possible careers abroad.
Bringing Employment and Government Services Together
Beyond job applications, the activity helped participants access information and assistance from government agencies. Representatives from the Professional Regulation Commission, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Philippine Information Agency, Department of Information and Communications Technology, TESDA, DOLE, OWWA, DMW, DTI, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG Fund, DSWD, and Philippine Statistics Authority presented their respective services. Having these agencies in one venue gave jobseekers an opportunity to ask questions about skills training, worker protection, social benefits, overseas employment, and other public services. This approach can help applicants understand the requirements and support available as they prepare for employment.
Turning Job Applications Into Career Opportunities
The job fair recorded 213 applicants, consisting of 83 local jobseekers and 130 applicants seeking overseas employment. Seventeen participants were hired on the spot, showing how direct recruitment activities can help shorten the distance between jobseekers and employers. While not every applicant secures immediate employment, access to interviews, recruitment information, and government assistance can help them take the next steps toward finding work. Continued partnerships among provincial offices, national agencies, and private employers can strengthen workforce development and support the economic opportunities available to Boholano families.
