by Jocelyn P.
Alvarez
ZAMBOANGA
CITY,
Apr. 26, (PIA) - - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Region 9
have lined up a month-long series of activities for this year’s celebration of
Labor Day on May 1 with the theme, “Pagtutulungan, Pagbabago, Disenteng
Trabaho.”
Jazmin Sinco, Information Officer, DOLE in
a press statement said, this year’s Labor Day celebration will be conducted all
throughout the month of May.
“Job and Livelihood Fairs serve
as the highlights of this year’s month-long Labor Day Celebration,” Sinco said
“As a take off to the celebration, a press
conference was held recently with
Thirty (30) Tri-Media Partners from the
Television, Radio, Print and E-news Network in attendance,” she informed
Sinco said, a simultaneous motorcade will be held on May 01 in the
different provinces and cities in the region.
Other lined-up activities in consonance with the Labor Day
celebration include: distribution of Kabuhayan Starter Kits, Nego-Karts and
Livelihood Grants; Raffle Bonanza for the Workers; Skills Demonstration; and
Diskwento Fairs;
There will also be conducted free Medical Screening on Bone
Density, Hypertension and Diabetes; Run for Industrial Peace; and Professional Regulatory
Commission C Mobile Registration/Renewal of Licenses of Professionals.
Sinco further said the month long celebration will also include
the conduct of DOLE Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES)fest;
Talentado Night; SPES Got the Talent; Workers’ Show Time – Concierto de Obreros
Year 2; Search for the Outstanding Employers/Employees in the Private Sector;
and the DOLE 9 Intermediaries Summit.
DOLE
RO Regional Director Sisinio B. Cano said
“the department upholds its mandate and thrust
as it is focused on the Sectoral Plan that supports the Philippine Development
Plan 2011 to 2016 and PDP goal of inclusive
growth; Blueprint on labor &
employment reforms, policies
& programs; and what represents
the collective priorities of various stakeholders. (JPA/JC/DOLE 9/PIA 9-ZBST)
