Thousands of job seekers converged at SM City Marilao on May 1, 2026, for a one-day job fair held in celebration of the 124th Labor Day. The event was organized in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and received support from the municipal government of Marilao and the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of the provincial government of Bulacan.
Employment Opportunities and Immediate Hiring
The job fair generated a total of 2,054 job openings, featuring participation from 35 local companies and two overseas companies. These organizations provided positions across various industries in the province, including available roles within SM Supermalls.
The initiative resulted in at least 114 applicants being hired on the spot. Many other candidates advanced to further screening and final interviews.
Integrated Government Services
To streamline the application process, the event featured a One-Stop Shop. This allowed applicants to process employment-related requirements through several agencies, including:
- Social Security System (SSS)
- PhilHealth
- Pag-IBIG Fund
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
- Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)
- Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
- Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda)
- Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
Regional Security and Peacekeeping
The commemoration of Labor Day across Central Luzon remained generally peaceful, with no major untoward incidents reported. BGen. Jess Mendez, director of Police Regional Office-3 (PRO-3), attributed the orderly conduct of activities to coordinated deployment, early planning, and cooperation from participating groups and the public.
As part of national security efforts, PRO-3 deployed 1,000 personnel under Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) to the National Capital Region. This deployment consisted of 966 front line personnel and 34 support elements for medical, administrative, and logistics functions, sourced from City Police Offices (CPOs), Provincial Police Offices (PPOs), RMFB3, and other regional support units.
Future Opportunities
Job seekers who missed the Marilao event may have another opportunity to explore careers. A subsequent job fair is scheduled to take place on May 17 at SM Center Pulilan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many job openings were available at the SM City Marilao job fair?
The one-day job fair generated a total of 2,054 job openings.
How many applicants were hired immediately?
At least 114 applicants were hired on the spot.
Which police units contributed to the deployment in the National Capital Region?
Personnel were sourced from Provincial Police Offices (PPOs), City Police Offices (CPOs), RMFB3, and other regional support units.
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