The Department of Labor and Employment-Central Visayas (DOLE-7) confirmed that 266 jobseekers were hired on the spot (HOTS) during Trabaho Agad Job Fairs held in Cebu City and Bohol on June 12, 2026. These hiring events, conducted during the 128th anniversary of Philippine independence, were part of a nationwide effort to connect 8,000 available positions with local applicants.
Who participated in the job fairs?
According to DOLE-7, 519 individuals registered for the fairs, with 451 identified as regular jobseekers. The applicant pool also included senior high school graduates, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), displaced or repatriated overseas Filipino workers, and beneficiaries of various government programs.
What positions were offered?
A total of 8,000 jobs were available across multiple sectors, including customer service, sales, retail, operations, production, healthcare, food service, and technical occupations. To facilitate the hiring process, personnel from several government agencies were present to assist with documentation, including the Social Security System, PhilHealth, the Professional Regulation Commission, and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
What happens next for graduates?
The job fairs featured a specific partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) to support senior high school graduates. DOLE-7 Regional Director Roy Buenafe stated that the agency anticipates these graduates will be able to enter the workforce immediately. Moving forward, the success of this model may serve as a template for future collaborations between labor and education departments to align academic outputs with market-ready roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people were hired during the event?
DOLE-7 reported that 266 individuals were hired on the spot during the fairs in Cebu City and Bohol.
Who was eligible to apply at the job fairs?
The fairs were open to regular jobseekers, senior high school graduates, Persons with Disabilities, displaced or repatriated overseas Filipino workers, and government program beneficiaries.
Which government agencies assisted applicants with their paperwork?
Agencies present included the Philippine Statistics Authority, Social Security System, PhilHealth, the Department of Information and Communications Technology, the Professional Regulation Commission, and the National Bureau of Investigation.
What impact do you believe these streamlined, multi-agency hiring events have on local employment rates?
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