TACLOBAN CITY (CIO) — About 180 jobseekers here flocked to Robinsons North Tacloban for the one-day Mini Job Fair of the local government in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment on Friday, November 22.

According to the Public Employment Services Office (PESO), seven local establishments have participated in the said fair, with around 200 job vacancies up for grabs.

Among the local establishments that joined the job fair were Concentrix, Citi Hardware, Ace Hardware, St. Michael Manpower and General Services, Pryce Gases Inc., McDonald’s and Ace Promotion & Marketing Corp.

Meanwhile, Keer Ochea, one of the applicants, thanked the City Government of Tacloban for spearheading the activity, as this helps job seekers like him to save time, money and effort in finding the perfect job.

At the same time, Nilo Abaigar, one of the qualified applicants was hired on the spot during the conduct of the fair. He will soon start working as maintenance personnel in one of the local establishments in the city.

PESO is inviting jobseekers to take their chance in other Job Fairs that will be held on November 29 and December 6, 2019. – C. Merin/CIO

Photo: K.E. Napala/ CIO