Manila Bulletin – 300 jobseekers hired in June 12 jobs fair
The Department of Labor and Employment-Central Visayas (DOLE-7) reported 266 jobseekers were hired on the spot during Trabaho Agad Job Fairs in Cebu City and Bohol on June 12, 2026. Part of a nationwide initiative, the fairs offered 8,000 positions to 519 registered applicants in the region.
The events coincided with the 128th anniversary of Philippine independence. According to DOLE-7, the 266 hired-on-the-spot (HOTS) individuals were primarily regular jobseekers.
Of the 519 people who registered in Region 7, 451 were regular jobseekers. The remaining pool included senior high school graduates, Persons with Disabilities, government program beneficiaries, and repatriated or displaced overseas Filipino workers.
Which sectors filled positions during the job fairs?
Positions filled during the events spanned multiple industries. DOLE-7 listed these as healthcare, food service, retail, sales, customer service, production, operations, and technical occupations.
The agency coordinated with the Department of Education (DepEd) to target senior high school graduates. DOLE-7 Regional Director Roy Buenafe stated, “We anticipate that our senior high school graduates will be able to work right away.”
How did government agencies assist the applicants?
Several agencies provided on-site support for employment documentation. Personnel from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), and the Social Security System (SSS) were present.
Other assisting entities included PhilHealth, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and the Philippine Statistics Authority. These partners helped applicants meet specific employment requirements during the fair.
What happens next for the regional workforce?
The high volume of available positions compared to registered applicants suggests that more vacancies could remain open. This may lead to further recruitment drives in Central Visayas.
The partnership between DOLE-7 and DepEd is likely to continue as a model for transitioning students into the workforce. This could result in more tailored job fairs for specific educational tracks in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people were hired on the spot?
A total of 266 jobseekers were hired on the spot during the fairs in Cebu City and Bohol.
Who was eligible to apply at the Trabaho Agad Job Fairs?
Applicants included regular jobseekers, senior high school graduates, Persons with Disabilities, repatriated or displaced overseas Filipino workers, and beneficiaries of government programs.
Which agencies helped with documentation?
Support was provided by the PSA, SSS, PhilHealth, DICT, PRC, and the NBI.
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