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2013 Labor Day Message

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Intramuros, Manila

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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 Coordi-nating Council (RCC) member-agencies and the Chairperson, 2013 Labor Day Job Fair Committee/President, Panay Service Exporters’ Association of Iloilo, Ms. Pearl Janet A. Gorriceta.

Photo above shows RD Ponciano M. Ligutom welcoming the participants to the press briefing.

A total of 19 media practitioners from the print and broadcast re-sponded to the invitation and actively participated in the briefing.

Top photo shows Ms. Pearl Janet A. Gorriceta answering the ques-tion 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.

Right Photo: Members of the media update themselves in the activities the department has for the Labor Month

celebration.

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As part of the celebration and to set the day right, DOLE-RCC officers and staff, and representatives from participating local companies, overseas recruit-ment 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.

II. Labor Day Job & Livelihood Fair

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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.

Flash Mob

To create a festive atmosphere at the job fair area, the officers and staff of the RCC member-agencies, rep-resentatives of participating local companies and overseas recruitment agencies, and DOLE intermediaries joined in the flash mob and Zumba where everyone enjoys dancing oblivi-ous 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 Ba-colod 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 Associa-tion, 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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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.

Opening Ceremonies at SM City, Iloilo and Bacolod Cities

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Results of the Job Fair

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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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On May 2, 2013, the Professional Regulation Commission Regional Office 6 (PRC RO6) conducted a forum on gender and development with a theme, “Women Empower-ment: 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 con-tribute in the successful operation of their respective workplaces.

III. Forum on Gender and Development: “Women Empowerment: Challenges and Strategies”

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Left Photo: Mrs. Estela F. Paredes of National Eco-nomic 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 gov-ernment 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

Parents coming from various elementary and secondary

schools as far as Jamindan listened attentively to Dr. Ro-

meo Lorenzo's lecturette on "Parents' role in their chil-

dren's choice of career or profession.

Serving the enduring tradition of extending tribute to the working mass along with the 2013 Labor Month-long celebration, DOLE Capiz Field Office to-gether with intermediaries consisting of Provincial Tripartite Industrial Peace Council, PESO Federation, Guidance Coun-selors Network, Occupational Safety and Health Network and the Business Sector conducted the Provincial Career Fiesta Extravaganza on May 2, 2013. 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. The activity aimed to heighten the awareness on public-private partnership en-

deavor of the government as a way of de-

livering its much needed information and

programs to further “more decent jobs” .

Mr. William P. Dungog of DOLE Capiz Field Office enlightened the attendees about the Career Fiesta Extravaganza and the under-

lying 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 activ-ity of DOLE Capiz and World Vision ABK3 LEAP.

V. DOLE Aklan Field Office Releasing of Starter Kits

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.

Eighty-one (81) beneficiaries were given livelihood assistance through releas-ing 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 liveli-hood assistance. Residents of Altavas, Aklan, headed by their Municipal Mayor Denny D. Refol, were very grateful for the assistance given to them.

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 Coun-

selors Network (GCNet) of Capiz eagerly share their insights dur-ing the activity.

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VI. Appreciation Course on Conciliation Mediation

One of the activities identified by DOLE RO6 for the 2013 Labor Month-long celebration is the conduct of an Ap-preciation Course on Conciliation-Mediation for members of the TIPC and other employers groups.

OIC-ARD Salome Siaton gives an overview and the

objectives of the course.

The activity was conducted last May 6, 2013 to equip participants with skills on conciliation-mediation as an al-ternative mode in settling disputes. It

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 Dia-logue. 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 nec-essary skills in conducting conciliation-mediation.

News DOLE RO6 also advocates its programs through tapping the media

(TV, print, radio and social network) for wider dissemination of infor-

mation. 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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PROGRAM

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 beset-ting the country today.

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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 attendance of close to 100 guidance counselors & designates simply shows their interest to build their ca-

pacities in helping the students in their career mapping.

DOLE RO6 RD Ponciano M. Ligutom recognized the significant role of guidance coun-selors 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 initi-ated to provide participants from various public and private higher education institutions all over region 6 the necessary skills, knowledge and right attitude and, eventually, im-prove their employability.

On May 10, 2013, a total of 60 participants joined the activity which aimed to gather relevant in-formation that could be used in the creation of a common manual and eventually, of various OJT manuals specific to the training require-ments of students.

On May 10, 2013, a total of 60 par-ticipants 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 require-ments of students. Participants were also eager to re-alize the crafting of the OJT Manual for it was also one of the concerns they en-counter in their respective institutions.

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.

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.

Participants from different public and private universities and colleges attentively listen to the representative from Commission on Higher Edu-

cation (CHED) as he discusses the significance of conducting OJT in

producing skill-providers needed by the industry.

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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 pro-gram of schools and industry are giv-ing to the students.

Dir. Emervencia L. Ligutom, of Institute of Service Learning, Siliman University, another speaker of the ac-tivity, 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.

CHED ARD Casiple gives a welcome message in behalf of his Re-gional Director, Virginia P. Resurreccion. CHED & TESDA are

DOLE Region 6 Director Pon-ciano M. Ligutom said, “This is partly our fault for not giving the right skills to the students,” so he posed a chal-lenge 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.

During the workshop, the participants were divided into groups to handle the discussion on issues and concerns, critical skills needed by the industry and inter-

vention.

Director Emervencia L. Ligutom of Siliman University Institute of Service Learning shares the Siliman Experience, its best practices

on OJT.

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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 Vi-sion 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

On May 21, 2013, a Workers and Employers Forum was conducted at Sugar Workers Development Center (SWDC), Bacolod City, which was in-tended to address the issues and con-cerns affecting employer-employee rela-tionships and to recommend solution on how these problems will be addressed through peaceful negotiation, as one tri-partite body for the purpose of achieving industrial peace. At the end of the activity, a mani-

Participants grab the opportunity to raise their concerns in their respective workplaces during the activity.

festo with all participants from both sectors have signed committing themselves to up-hold 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 cele-bration of DOLE RO6, which aimed to build the capability of workers in main-taining industrial peace was conducted; “Workers Congress on Freedom of Asso-ciation and Collective Bargaining”.

More than fifty workers from 25 la-bor organizations in Panay and Negros Oc-cidental 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 panelists of the forum composed of (from left to right)

NCMB RO6 Director Mr. Hacelfeo T. Cuares, FFW Na-

tional President Atty. Sonny G. Matula and DOLE RO6

Sr. LEO Mr. Danny Espinosa, give answers and clarifica-

tions to different workers’ concern.

The signing of the resolution recommending to respect the rights to or-ganize and bargain collectively in all sec-tors and industries and stop harassment of minor organizers, leaders and mem-bers, among others, crafted by FFW Na-tional President himself Atty. Sonny Matula, became the highlight of the activ-ity. The panelists, composed of NCMB6 Director Hacelfeo T. Cuares, Atty. Matula and DOLE RO6 Sr.LEO Mr. Danny Espinosa, were able to answer the con-cerns of the workers.

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Resolution

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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 Gen-eral Assembly of the Contractors Organiza-tion Network of Negros Occidental (CONNO) was conducted on May 21, 2013 which was participated in by thirty-nine (39) partici-pants. The activity was intended for the mem-bers to adhere to the IRR of DO-18-A for dis-pute avoidance in the workplace.

Above Photo: Ms. Arlyn Siaotong, Sr. LEO of DOLE RO6 gives

her lecture on the Importance of Safety and Health to the par-

ticipants of the training.

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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 im-plementation of DO 18-A in their respective agencies.

Members of the association pledge their commitment

as DOLE intermediary before Negros Occidental Field

Office Head, Ma. Victoria G. Mondragon.

Left Photo: Participants who were composed of safety officers

and building officials participate actively during the training.

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 Construc-tion Safety Training for safety officers of construction companies as well as build-ing officials of various LGUs on May 20-24, 2013 at Sugar Workers Development Center (SWDC), Bacolod City.

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XIII. Intermediaries Assembly Another activity related to the 2013 Labor Month Celebration is the Interme-diaries' Assembly which further strength-ened 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.

DOLE Intermediaries’ Academy Accord

RD Ponciano Ligutom emphasized that intermediaries as stakeholders are involved in inputs, throughputs, monitor-ing and evaluation. Right Photo: Representatives of different intermediaries perform the ceremo-

nial signing of the Intermediaries Accord with RD Ligutom as witness.

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To discuss the implementation of la-bor standards enforcement and incentiviz-ing compliance programs in the workplace as well as the recently passed “Batas Ka-sambahay”, an Employers Forum was con-ducted 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 Regu-lations 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 em-ploying domestic helpers.

XV. Employers Forum and Advocacy on “Batas Kasambahay”

Above Photo: Ms. Melinda M. Lee of National Conciliation Me-

diation 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”

DOLE Antique Field Office facilitated the general assembly of the Tripartite In-dustrial 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 associa-tion was able to come up with their organ-izational structure and planned schedule of activities.

XIV. TIPC Antique General Assembly and Election of Officers

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.

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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 cele-brated 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, rep-resentatives of participating local com-panies and overseas recruitment agen-cies and DOLE family of agencies. More than a thousand workers trooped to the area to join and witness the event.

Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog gave a message of support and was able to witness the showcase of tal-ents of SPES beneficiaries or the Special Program for the Employment of Students of the city. Partners from the business & work-ers groups, national agencies/organizations and Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) members were also recog-nized for the partnership they have en-trusted to the department. DOLE RO6 Asst. Regional Director Salome O. Siaton, to-gether with other RCC Heads, awarded the certificates of appreciation to the repre-sentatives of each company.

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.

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.

Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog extends his gratitude to DOLE for holding month-long activity to

honor the workers in the region.

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Guest performers from Antique showcased their talents by singing the original compositions of the true-blooded Antiqueño, Ms. Dianalyn A. Opina, scribbled in Tagalog and in their own dialect. The rendition of the songs captivated the audience for its wonder-ful 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’ ac-tive participation all through out the ac-tivity sustained the Culmination Night’s lively atmosphere until its successful fin. On the other hand, nine (9) res-taurants and member of the Iloilo Hotels and Restaurants and Resorts Associa-tion 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 partici-pating restaurants during the activity.

SPES beneficiaries and guest performers from Antique

give their all-out energy while performing their respec-

tive intermission numbers.

People enjoy the food served during the food festival. Native

delicacies and specialties of different participating restau-

rants were served which gave buyers more choices. Through

the food festival, participating restaurants were able to gen-

erate 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

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

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

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!