Labor Day job fair has low turnout despite 260K slots

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DESPITE offering over 260,000 job vacancies nationwide, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recorded a low turnout in its recent Labor Day job fair.

Of those who registered, only 5,782 were hired on the spot.

The department had partnered with 2,550 local and overseas employers across 70 job fair sites nationwide.

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Author / Journalist: Justine Xyrah Garcia

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: Philippines

Topics: Department Secretary Employment Labor Laguesma Nationwide Confirmed Dole Fairs Jobseekers Fair

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Published On: 2025-05-04 @ 23:29:52 (16 hours ago)

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