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𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀

As women continue to shape stronger communities and create lasting opportunities across Bicol, four 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 were given recognition for their outstanding contributions to livelihood development, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment, during the Labor Month Culminating Activity.

The honorees are:
🏆 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮 - Camarines Norte
🏆 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Camarines Sur
🏆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Masbate
🏆 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Sorsogon

Their empowered initiatives have helped advance economic productivity, self-reliance, and women’s participation in local governance.

Adding to the celebration, the 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 earned the 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 for its compelling showcase of 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’s women empowerment, community engagement, and sustainable livelihood initiatives.

Photos: P. Espinas

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿
𝒷𝑒𝒸𝒶𝓊𝓈𝑒 𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎 𝓁𝒾𝓋𝑒𝓁𝒾𝒽𝑜𝑜𝒹 𝓉𝑒𝓁𝓁𝓈 𝒶 𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓇𝓎 𝑜𝒻 𝒽𝒶𝓇𝒹 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓀, 𝒹𝒾𝑔𝓃𝒾𝓉𝓎, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒽𝑜𝓅𝑒.

𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 (𝗪𝗜𝗦) from across the Bicol Region were recognized for their perseverance, resilience, and excellence in livelihood despite economic and occupational challenges.

This year’s honorees represented the diverse faces of informal work in the region: a padyak driver, plumber, mason, and beautician from Albay; a farmer from Camarines Norte; a tour guide and street food vendor from Camarines Sur; a carpenter from Catanduanes; a street sweeper from Masbate; and a fisherfolk representative from Sorsogon.

Beyond cash incentives, the awardees will also have the opportunity to be endorsed to the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) and TESDA scholarship programs for qualifications or National Certificate (NC) courses to further strengthen their skills and livelihood opportunities.

To further honor stories of grit and determination, 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 were awarded on the featured stories of the streetsweeper from Masbate, streetfood vendor from Camarines Sur, and freelance beautician, shining a spotlight on the struggles, triumphs, and quiet heroism of workers whose contributions are often overlooked, yet remain vital to communities.

Photos: P. Espinas

𝗞𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗬 𝗶-𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮 🎤
𝘉𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘺: 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘭

Voices usually heard inside homes took center stage during the Kasambahay i-DOLE Singing Competition Season 2, where 10 finalists from across the Bicol Region showcased their talent in a celebration of domestic workers during the Labor Month Culminating Activity at LCC Event Center, Legazpi City.

After a series of amazing performances, the winners stood out:
🏆 Champion – 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕. 𝗡𝘂ñ𝗲𝘇 (Tabaco City, Albay)
🥈 1st Runner-Up – 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗢. 𝗡𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 (Libmanan, Camarines Sur)
🥉 2nd Runner-Up – 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼 𝗘. 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗼𝗳𝗲 (Tiwi, Albay)

The remaining finalists received P4,000 consolation prizes in recognition of their performances and participation.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the panel of judges for their time, expertise, and careful evaluation throughout the competition, as they took on the difficult task of assessing strong and heartfelt performances to help ensure a fair and meaningful selection of winners.

Congratulations to all our kasambahay finalists for making the stage come alive with talent and heart. Because the softest melodies come from those who are usually heard the least—until the spotlight finally finds them.

Season 3? We’ll be waiting. 😉

Photos: P. Espinas/A. Buenaflor/M. Marinay

𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗕𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗖𝗖 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Bicol formalized its first private-sector partnership on Gender and Development (GAD) through the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the LCC Group of Companies, to promote gender-responsive workplace practices and strengthen inclusivity in the labor sector, during the Labor Month Culminating Activity at the LCC Event Center, Legazpi City.

The agreement was signed by DOLE Bicol Regional Director Imelda F. Gatinao and LCC Group representative and OIC-Chairman for Human Resource Devy M. Laad. The MOA formalizes a collaborative effort to mainstream gender and development principles in workplace systems and employee programs across the company’s operations.

Under the partnership, DOLE Bicol commits to provide technical assistance and capability-building interventions designed to foster safer, more inclusive, and gender-responsive workplaces. These include the conduct of Gender Sensitivity Trainings (GST), Gender and Development orientation seminars, workplace gender-responsiveness training, and Training of Trainers (TOT) on GAD, which aim to equip company personnel with the knowledge and tools to integrate gender perspectives into workplace culture and organizational processes.

For its part, the LCC Group of Companies commits to actively engage with DOLE Bicol in implementing GAD-related programs and activities, facilitate employee participation in training and seminars, designate focal persons to coordinate initiatives, and incorporate gender-responsive principles into workplace policies, programs, and management systems.

This agreement is a significant step in expanding workplace inclusivity efforts beyond government institutions and into the private sector, where gender-responsive mechanisms are increasingly recognized as essential to employee welfare, productivity, and organizational development.

A meaningful way to end the month: not just honoring labor, but investing in workplaces that work better for everyone. 💼💜

Photo: M. Marinay/LIU

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THE REGISTRATION FOR CLPEP RISE FOR RIGHTS RUN 2026 IS NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN!

Join us on June 27 as we run for hope, race for change, and move together toward a future where every child is free to thrive. This is more than a run—it’s a powerful fundraising and advocacy movement dedicated to ending child labor, championing children’s rights and a future free from child labor.

Whether you’re a seasoned sprinter or a casual stroller, there’s a spot for you on the starting line. This event is open to all ages—bring the kids, the grandparents, and the whole squad!

Event Details:
🗓️ June 27, 2026
📍Sawangan Park, Legazpi City, Albay
🕐 Assembly time: 4:00 AM

🏁 Gun start:
3KM - 5:20 AM
5KM - 5:10 AM
10KM - 5:00 AM

⏱️ Cut-off time: 7:00 AM

Registration Fee:
3KM - 650.00
5KM - 850.00
10KM - 1,200.00
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CLPEPRiseforRightsRun2026

To those who prefer on-site registration, you may visit us at:

Regional Office No. 5
DOLE 5 Bldg., Doña Aurora St., Old Albay, Legazpi City, Albay and look for Ms. Kath Piñon/Ms. Therese Abion

Albay Provincial Office
4flr. Ayala Malls, Legazpi City, Albay and look for Ms. Joy Gravito

WE RISE. WE RUN. THEY FLY.

𝐂𝐋𝐏𝐄𝐏 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐑𝐔𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒃𝒐 𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒈-𝒂𝒔𝒂, 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒂-𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒂

This title isn't just a label. It is our collective vow to RISE and stand against the injustices that shadow our children’s future. We RUN to pave a path towards a nation where every child is free to learn, play, and just be a child.

Tomorrow, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑 at 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌, the registration link will be posted right here on our official page. Will you be there to take that first step?
Gather your teams, your families, and your fellow advocates. Let’s turn the streets into a sea of purpose.

"𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝑹𝒖𝒏, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒃𝒐𝒏—𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒂 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅."

Let’s rise together. Let’s run for them.

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WE RISE. WE RUN. THEY FLY.

𝐂𝐋𝐏𝐄𝐏 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐑𝐔𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒃𝒐 𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒈-𝒂𝒔𝒂, 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒂-𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒂

This title isn't just a label. It is our collective vow to RISE and stand against the injustices that shadow our children’s future. We RUN to pave a path towards a nation where every child is free to learn, play, and just be a child.

Tomorrow, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑 at 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌, the registration link will be posted right here on our official page. Will you be there to take that first step?

Gather your teams, your families, and your fellow advocates. Let’s turn the streets into a sea of purpose.

"𝑰𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝑹𝒖𝒏, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒃𝒐𝒏—𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒂 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅."

Let’s rise together. Let’s run for them.

Share this post and comment "End Child Labor Now!🤚" if you’re ready to run for the freedom of every Filipino child!

𝗞𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗬 𝗶-𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮 🎤

May 𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 (𝟯) 𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄 pa bago magsara ang audition period!

Magpadala lamang sa amin ng:
🎥 1–2 minute audition video na kumakanta
📄 Certificate of Employment (COE) bilang patunay na kasalukuyang kasambahay

⏰ Huling Araw ng Pagsusumite: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Mula sa mga nag-audition, pipili ang Selection Committe ng 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 (𝟖) 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 na magtatagisan ng galing sa darating na 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, sa 𝗟𝗖𝗖 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗽𝗶 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆.
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Sali na!



𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 (𝟯) 𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄 pa bago magsara ang audition period!

Magpadala lamang sa amin ng:
🎥 1–2 minute audition video na kumakanta
📄 Certificate of Employment (COE) bilang patunay na kasalukuyang kasambahay

⏰ Huling Araw ng Pagsusumite: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Mula sa mga nag-audition, pipili ang Selection Committe ng 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 (𝟖) 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 na magtatagisan ng galing sa darating na 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, sa 𝗟𝗖𝗖 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗽𝗶 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆.
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