FIRST DIBS. A local business establishment in Dumaguete City Wednesday (May 25, 2022) announced several job hirings. An ordinance is now being deliberated to prioritize residents of this Negros Oriental capital city in local employment opportunities, provided they are qualified.(Photo/infographics courtesy of PESO-Dumaguete Facebook) DUMAGUETE CITY - A city ordinance is being pushed for residents here to be given priority in local employment to alleviate the economic impacts due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Ma. Socorro Pastor Mira, manager of the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Wednesday the city council is deliberating on a proposed ordinance that will detail the guidelines and mechanics to ensure a fair and just implementation in business establishments and other workplaces. The proposed ordinance is authored by Vice Mayor Karissa Tolentino-Maxino and Councilor Michael Bandal. "Actually, this is a new prop