For many students, the journey to a professional career is often a daunting climb, paved with significant financial hurdles and overwhelming personal uncertainty. Same is true for Justine V. Leynes, a former nursing student of the Lyceum of the Philippines University- Batangas who encountered these very obstacles. However, Leynes successfully turned these challenges into a powerful stepping stone through the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Special Program for Emp

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Batangas Provincial Office was officially recognized as one of the Top Placement Partners during the prestigious Gawad UBIAN 2026, hosted by the University of Batangas – Lipa City, 19 June 2026 The award highlighted DOLE’s invaluable contributions to expanding employment opportunities, streamlining the transition from graduation to the workforce, and establishing robust career pathways for graduates and active jobseekers across th

As the prices remain high due to the fuel crisis, the burden extends far beyond a driver’s seat. Transport workers, their families, and commuters alike are facing the growing challenges of making ends meet. To ease this burden, Secretary Francis N. Tolentino of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), in collaboration with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), launched the TUPAD Tuloy Pasada Program specifically implemented for affected transport workers and operator

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) IV-A Batangas Provincial Office in collaboration with the University of Batangas successfully organized a campus job fair aimed at connecting graduating students, alumni, and local job seekers with industry leaders held at the Millennium Gymnasium, on June 10, 2026. The DOLE provided strategic assistance and ensure the smooth implementation of the Trabaho Agad Program—a nationwide initiative led by Labor Secretary Francis N. TOLen

As the new school year kicks off, a total of 360 beneficiaries joined the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program implementation of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) IV-A Batangas Provincial Office to assist and render significant aid to public schools during this year’s Briagada Eskwela. In line with the directive of the DOLE Secretary Francis N. Tolentino, TUPAD beneficiaries were deployed to various public schools across the country

With the impact of the oil crisis in the Middle East reaching local streets, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in collaboration with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) launched the Tulong Panghanapbuhay para sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) Tuloy Pasada Program pursuant to the government’s whole response to energy emergency, benefiting a total of 214 jeepney drivers. Beneficiaries from Lipa-Lemery Route showed their readiness for their 20-day service.

As the academic year draws to a close, the transition from the halls of the university to the complexities of the corporate world can be daunting. To address this, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Batangas, led by Labor and Employment Officer II, Ms. Patricia Ivana C. Magsino, conducted a comprehensive Labor Education for Graduating Students (LEGS) seminar at the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) – Batangas. Ms. Patricia Ivana Magsino, Labor and Employ

In the pursuit of quality education, financial barriers often serve as walls of challenges for many young Filipinos. For 19-year-old Judy Ann F. Dela Cruz, a resident of Barangay Dela Paz Batangas City, she can attest how their family has been experiencing these financial constraints just like many Filipino families. Ms. Judy Ann F. Dela Cruz, 19-year-old and former SPES Beneficiary of PESO Batangas City (Photo by Leomar De Torres/ DOLE BPO) Trying to make ends meet, her fa

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) IV-A, through its Batangas Provincial Office, in partnership with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Sto. Tomas City successfully facilitated the completion of the 10-day Soft and Core Skills Training for 55 beneficiaries under the JobStart Philippines Program that concluded last April 27. The participants, aged 18 to 24 and classified as not in education, employment, or training (NEET), were equipped with essential wo

For many undergraduates forced to pause their studies due to financial constraints, securing stable employment can be difficult. This reality is shared by Albert Vincent Marco and Alaiza Felix, who chose to prioritize supporting their families over completing achieving their academic dreams. At 22, Albert traveled all the way from Lobo, Batangas in search of better opportunities. Faced with limited job prospects in their hometown, he decided to try his fate at a job fair. Hi