PAGADIAN CITY – The Department of
Labor and Employment (DOLE)-IX will hold Job and Livelihood Fairs on May 1,
2013 at the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) gymnasium, WMSU campus,
Baliwasan, Zamboanga City to highlight the 111th Labor Day
celebration.
DOLE-IX Assistant Regional Director Virginia
Bonbon said the activity aims to make the 111th Labor Day
celebration more meaningful.
This year’s Labor Day celebration has for its theme:
“Manggagawang Pilipino: Handa sa hamon ng Makabagong Panahon (Filipino Workers:
Ready for the Challenges of the New Era).”
Bonbon said other major activities such as turnover
of Starter Kits and Livelihood Grants, Diskwento Fair, and raffle draw will
also be held to highlight Filipino workers’ economic and social achievements.
To officially commence the event, Bonbon said, a
motorcade will be held in the major thorough fares in Zamboanga City which will
start at 7:00 a.m. in front of WMSU main entrance along San Jose Road,
Baliwasan with the different companies, labor groups, government agencies, and
non-government organizations as participants. “This will be followed by an
opening program,” she said.
Bonbon also disclosed that DOLE Undersecretary
for Labor Relations and Social Dialogue Cluster head, Rebecca C. Chato, was
invited to be the guest and keynote speaker of the said event.
The preparation of the celebration is facilitated
by the Zamboanga City Tripartite Industrial Peace Council led by Ian Lahi. (PIA9)