BATANGAS PESOs, JPOs, ELECT NEW SET OF OFFICERS, STRENGTHEN EMPLOYMENT FACILITATION SERVICES

In its goal to provide effective delivery of employment facilitation services, the Public Employment Service Office Managers of Batangas Province and the Department of Labor and Employment IV-A - Batangas Provincial Office conducted their 2nd Quarter Meeting held at the Training Center, DOLE BPO, The Olan's Place, Marawoy, Lipa City, June 13.

DOLE Provincial Director Predelma Tan graced the meeting and emphasized the essence of the continued support of the PESOs and Job Placement Offices (JPOs) in realizing the role of the Department in providing full, decent, and productive employment for all. Further, she also shared organizational updates and upcoming activities involving the PESOs.

The meeting proceeded with the agenda, wherein, DOLE Provincial Employment Focal Person, Ms. April Rose Magpantay, discussed the current status of the implementation of the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES). Aside from these matters, she reminded the PESOs and JPOs about the job fair guidelines and requirements, should there be initiatives from other organizers.

Director Tan gives her opening remarks during the PESO Meeting (Photo by L. De Torres)

The Batangas Federation of PESO Managers Inc. officers, Ms. Roselyn Cabrera-Francisco and Mr. Noel Silang, discussed the details of the upcoming Regional PESO Congress as well as the hosting of the National PESO Congress this October. 

Mr. Noel Silang provides the updates on the preparations for the upcoming regional and national PESO Congress. (Photo by L. De Torres)

Meanwhile, to continue the initiatives of recognizing outstanding PESOs and JPOs that excellently fulfill their core functions, the DOLE Provincial Office held the awarding of high-performing offices with the implementation of Career Development Support Programs, Referral and Placement, and Labor Market Information.

High-performing PESOs and JPO receive their awards during the 2nd Quarter PESO Meeting. (Photo by L. De Torres)

Most Number of Walk-in Job Applicants Placed

Component City: PESO Lipa City 

First Class: PESO Rosario 

Second Class: PESO Cuenca

Third Class: PESO Mataasnakahoy

Fourth Class: PESO Balete

Fifth Class: N/A

JPO: Lyceum of the Philippines University- Batangas

Most Number of Career Development and Support Program Conducted

Component City: PESO Lipa City 

First Class: PESO Rosario and PESO Mabini

Second Class: PESO Agoncillo

Third Class: PESO Mataasnakahoy

Fourth Class: N/A

Fifth Class: N/A

JPO: University of Batangas

Most Number of Employment Coaching Participants

Component City: PESO Sto. Tomas City 

First Class: PESO San Pascual

Second Class: N/A

Third Class: N/A

Fourth Class: PESO Sta. Teresita

Fifth Class: N/A

JPO: University of Batangas

Labor Market Information Champion

Component City: PESO Lipa City 

First Class: PESO Mabini

Second Class: PESO Agoncillo 

Third Class: PESO Mataasnakahoy

Fourth Class: PESO San Nicolas

Fifth Class: N/A

JPO: University of Batangas

Most Number of Local Recruitment Activities Conducted 

Component City: PESO Sto. Tomas City

First Class: PESO Rosario 

Second Class: PESO Laurel

Third Class: PESO Mataasnakahoy

Fourth Class:N/A

Fifth Class: N/A

JPO: N/A

Most Number of Applicants Placed in Local Recruitment Activities Conducted

Component City: PESO Sto. Tomas City and PESO Lipa City

First Class: PESO San Juan

Second Class: PESO Laurel

Third Class: PESO Mataasnakahoy

Fourth Class:N/A

Fifth Class: N/A

JPO: N/A

100% MER Accuracy Rate- 1st Quarter

PESO Agoncillo PESO Cuenca

PESO Balayan PESO Laurel

PESO Balete PESO Lemery

PESO Batangas City PESO Lian

Batangas State University PESO Lipa City

PESO Bauan                  Lyceum of the Philippines University- Batangas

PESO Mabini PESO San Juan

PESO Malvar PESO San Luis

PESO Mataasnakahoy PESO San Nicolas

PESO Nasugbu PESO Sta. Teresita

PESO Batangas Province PESO Taal

Rizal College of Taal PESO Talisay

PESO Rosario PESO Taysan PESO San Jose University of Batangas 

After which, the attendees conducted the election of the new set of officers who will serve from 2025 to 2028.

Newly elected Secretary of the Federation, Ms. Joan Medina of PESO Talisay, assists in the process of election for the remaining positions. (Photo by L. De Torres)

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭:

Mr. Noel C. Silang (Batangas City)

𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭:

• 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝟏: Mr. Alvaro Joshua O. Zabarte (Nasugbu)

• 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝟐: Mr. Raffy D. Castillo (Mabini)

• 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝟑: Ms. Rose Lyn C. Francisco (Sto. Tomas)

• 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝟒: Ms. Lea G. Catapang (Ibaan)

• 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝟓: Mr. Noel C. Silang (Batangas City)

• 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 6: Mr. Mark Joseph V. Trinos (Lipa)

• Job Placement Office: Dr. Alex Ilagan (LPU Batangas)

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲: Ms. Jhoan C. Medina (Talisay)

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫: Ms. Agnes R. Brucal (San Pascual)

𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫: Mr. Edison Jallores Jr. (Tanauan)

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫: Mr. Jose Roseller Castillo Jr. (Batangas Province)

The event encapsulated a dynamic convergence of strategic updates on employment programs, the recognition of high-performing PESOs and Job Placement Officers (JPOs), and the democratic election of new officers, underscoring the province’s commitment to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement in public employment services.

APRIL ROSE N. MAGPANTAY

LEO III