OMJ hosts (from left) Bea Binene, Arnell Ignacio, and Tuesday Niu “Oh My Job” hosted by Arnell Ignacio, Tuesday Niu and Bea Binene will feature the latest on labor and employment this Saturday, Feb. 5. With the COVID-19 Omicron variant being widespread globally because of its high transmissi
CEBU CITY - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 7 (Central Visayas) recorded at least 13 job applicants who were hired on the spot (HOT) during its December 8 job fair, "Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan: A Blended Jobs and Business Fairs". All HOT applicants were hired by a leading apparel manufacturer of a world-renowned sportswear and outdoor wear brand based at the Mactan Export Processing Zone in Lapulapu City, DOLE-7 Director Marion Sevilla said in a news release on Saturday. The HOTS were mostly production workers, quality controllers, industrial engineers, building engineers, and sewing mechanics. The number could still increase as about 29 applicants are considered near-hires during the job fair, which was held as part of the celebration of DOLE's 88th founding anniversary. Near-hires are jobseekers who are considered hired but still need to submit additional or lacking requirements or may need to attend further interviews or take tests. The DOLE-7 said it wo
CEBU CITY - More than 3,000 job vacancies are up for grabs in the upcoming jobs and business fairs happening Wednesday at the Cebu Trade Hall of SM City Cebu. The activity is part of the celebration of the Department of Labor and Employment's 88th founding anniversary. DOLE-7 director lawyer Marion Sevilla on Tuesday called on applicants to take advantage of this opportunity, whereby they have an option not to go out anymore and travel far but apply within the comforts and safety of their homes since the event is blended. Dubbed as "Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan: A Blended Jobs and Business Fairs," it would offer several job vacancies both locally and overseas. Of the 3,146 jobs available, 1,545 of which are for local employment and around 1,601 are needed abroad. Since the event is blended, Sevilla said applicants are still welcome to go to the physical venue for a limited face-to-face job fair. She called on the applicants to be ready with their vaccination cards as only
DIGITIZATION. Lawyer Marion Sevilla (seated), newly assumed DOLE-7 officer in charge, signs a document while other labor officials look on. Sevilla on Friday (Dec. 3, 2021) said the agency is eyeing adopting digital transactions to limit physical interactions and ensure the well-being of the employees and transacting public amid the Covid-19 crisis.(Photo courtesy of DOLE-7) CEBU CITY - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) will streamline its services through digitization of transactions to lessen physical interaction with the public amid the ongoing threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Lawyer Marion Sevilla, who assumed as an officer in charge of DOLE-7, said on Friday the agency will explore the non-contact type of transactions to ensure the well-being of the employees and the transacting public. "I fervently hope that everyone will keep an open mind for digitization. In that way, we will also be able to lessen our physical interact