MAKATI CITY — Job seekers in Metro Manila gained access to 11,007 employment opportunities during the Mega Job Fair 2026 held last November 11 at the Ayala Malls Circuit Activity Center. Organized by the Makati Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment and the Office of the Senate President, the one-day recruitment event gathered 63 hiring entities in a single venue. Applicants were able to explore available positions, submit their credentials, and participate in initial screening while connecting directly with prospective employers.
Local, Public, and Overseas Job Prospects
Overseas employment accounted for the largest share of vacancies, with nine recruitment agencies offering 5,127 positions for applicants interested in working abroad. Domestic opportunities included 4,261 openings in Makati and another 819 in nearby areas, provided by 53 private companies. A national government agency also listed 800 positions, expanding the range of career options available to participants. The distribution of vacancies gave job seekers opportunities to consider employment across different locations and sectors, depending on their qualifications and career goals.
On-Site Pre-Employment and Career Support
The event also featured 10 One-Stop-Shop Pre-Employment Service desks, bringing together representatives from the SSS, BIR, Pag-IBIG Fund, PNP, PhilHealth, TESDA, DOLE, OWWA, DMW, and the Police Community Affairs Desk. Their presence allowed applicants to access government assistance and guidance on employment-related requirements in one location. Additional support included online job-search assistance through Bossjob, bank account opening with BPI, job coaching, and free resume printing through PESO. Participants also had access to Japanese language training, a photobooth courtesy of Tronix Imaging Center, and complimentary coffee from Yes2Health, extending the fair's services beyond recruitment and initial application screening.
