DOLE XI Davao Occidental Field Office

08/10/2026

DOLE 2026 National Kabuhayan Awards

06/10/2026

𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐀!
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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) XI Davao Occidental Field Office proudly congratulates Samahang Masahista ng Malita o SAMAMA for being named 1st Runner-Up Best DOLE-Assisted Livelihood Project at the NATIONAL LEVEL!
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This prestigious national recognition is a testament to the dedication, hard work, resilience, and commitment of the SAMAMA members in building and sustaining a successful livelihood project.
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From the community to the national stage, SAMAMA has shown that with determination, teamwork, and the right support, a local livelihood initiative can achieve excellence and inspire others across the country.
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DOLE XI Davao Occidental is honored to have supported SAMAMA in this journey and celebrates this remarkable achievement with the organization and its members.
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DOLE also extends its sincere appreciation to the Local Government Unit of Malita (LGU Malita) for its invaluable support and significant contribution in empowering SAMAMA and contributing to the success and sustainability of this livelihood initiative.
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Congratulations, SAMAMA, on this well-deserved NATIONAL AWARD!

29/09/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥’𝐬 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧
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The DOLE XI Davao Occidental Field Office proudly celebrates the Samahang Masahista ng Malita (SAMAMA) for being hailed as the Regional Winner of the 2026 DOLE Assisted Livelihood Project – Group Category during the 2026 Regional Kabuhayan Awards held on September 29, 2026 at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City.
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With this remarkable achievement, SAMAMA will represent the Davao Region in the National Search, carrying with them the pride of Davao Occidental and the inspiring story of how livelihood assistance, determination, and collective effort can create sustainable opportunities.
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Through the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP), the DOLE XI Davao Occidental Field Office has continuously supported SAMAMA through livelihood assistance, technical guidance, monitoring, and capacity-building interventions aimed at strengthening the association and ensuring the sustainability of its livelihood undertaking.
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SAMAMA’s success likewise reflects the thrust of Labor and Employment Secretary Francis N. Tolentino to bring DOLE programs and services closer to the people under the “Trabaho Agad” advocacy—creating not only immediate opportunities, but also sustainable sources of livelihood that empower workers and communities toward greater self-reliance.
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Congratulations, SAMAMA! We are proud of how far you have come and look forward to seeing you shine on the national stage.

28/09/2026

🌱 𝐆𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒: 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄, 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 🌱
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In celebration of the Civil Service Month, the DOLE XI Davao Occidental Field Office, through the Government Internship Program (GIP) Cares, successfully conducted the Mangrove Tree Planting Activity in partnership with the Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST) on September 28, 2029 at SPAMAST Main Campus, Malita, Davao Occidental.
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The activity brought more than 100 GIP interns in a meaningful undertaking that combined public service, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. It provided the interns an opportunity to contribute beyond the workplace by taking part in an initiative that helps protect coastal ecosystems and promote environmental sustainability.
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The activity likewise reflects the call of DOLE Secretary Francis N. Tolentino for responsive and meaningful public service, encouraging young individuals to take an active role in initiatives that contribute to the welfare and development of their communities.
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More than planting mangrove seedlings, the activity highlighted the essence of Civil Service Month—a reminder that public service extends beyond the walls of government offices and is best demonstrated through actions that create lasting value for people, communities, and the environment.
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DOLE XI Davao Occidental Field Office extends its sincere appreciation to SPAMAST for its valuable partnership and support in making the activity possible.
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More than 300 mangrove seedlings were planted during the activity, which also provided temporary employment opportunities to TUPAD beneficiaries who assisted in the planting and related environmental activities.

22/09/2026

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21/09/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 l 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟓 – 𝟐𝟔: 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

17/09/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 | 𝟓,𝟎𝟑𝟒 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐩𝟑𝟖.𝟕 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧
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DAVAO CITY — A total of 5,034 workers, youth, and members of organizations and enterprises across the Davao Region received their respective livelihood grants, financial assistance, and stipends from the Department of Labor and Employment XI (DOLE) XI through its various programs during the Handog ng Pangulo 2026 celebration on September 14, 2026.
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The assistance was provided through the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD), DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP), Government Internship Program (GIP), JobStart Philippines, and DOLE Adjustment Measures Program (DOLE-AMP), giving beneficiaries opportunities to earn income, gain work experience, strengthen their livelihoods, and sustain employment. A total of Php38,753,789.00 in wages, livelihood grants, stipends, and financial assistance was distributed to beneficiaries across the region.
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The initiatives supported Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino’s thrust to bring government programs and services closer to workers and communities, particularly those in need of immediate employment, livelihood, and financial assistance.
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𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 | 𝟓,𝟎𝟑𝟒 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐩𝟑𝟖.𝟕 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧

DAVAO CITY — A total of 5,034 workers, youth, and members of organizations and enterprises across the Davao Region received their respective livelihood grants, financial assistance, and stipends from the Department of Labor and Employment XI (DOLE) XI through its various programs during the Handog ng Pangulo 2026 celebration on September 14, 2026.

The assistance was provided through the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD), DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP), Government Internship Program (GIP), JobStart Philippines, and DOLE Adjustment Measures Program (DOLE-AMP), giving beneficiaries opportunities to earn income, gain work experience, strengthen their livelihoods, and sustain employment. A total of Php38,753,789.00 in wages, livelihood grants, stipends, and financial assistance was distributed to beneficiaries across the region.

The initiatives supported Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino’s thrust to bring government programs and services closer to workers and communities, particularly those in need of immediate employment, livelihood, and financial assistance.
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14/09/2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐆 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐎 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐉𝐎𝐁𝐒, 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒, 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 ₱𝟐𝐌 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐎 𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋
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The successful conduct of the 2026 Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat on September 14, 2026 in the Province of Davao Occidental reaffirmed a shared commitment to deliver serbisyong sapat, oportunidad na abot-kamay, at gobyernong mas malapit sa mamamayan.
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At the ABC Gym in Malita, jobseekers engaged directly with participating employers, while clients accessed various frontline government services through the One-Stop Service Caravan. The activity likewise advanced DOLE Secretary Francis N. Tolentino’s “Trabaho Agad” advocacy by bringing employment opportunities and essential services closer to communities.
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More than 130 job applicants registered during the Job Fair, resulting in 11 hired-on-the-spot applicants. Meanwhile, over 800 individuals availed themselves of various government services offered by participating agencies.
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At the 73rd Infantry Battalion Covered Court in Brgy. Felis, beneficiaries gathered for the DOLE TUPAD and DSWD UPLIFT payouts, alongside the distribution and ceremonial awarding of various forms of assistance from participating government agencies. DOLE programs alone accounted for more than ₱2 million worth of assistance, further underscoring the Department’s continuing efforts to provide immediate employment and livelihood support to workers and communities.
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Through the simultaneous delivery of employment opportunities, government services, payouts, and assistance, the Handog ng Pangulo demonstrated how convergence among government agencies and partners can translate into tangible support for the people of Davao Occidental.

12/09/2026

Warmest birthday greetings to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.!
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Your steadfast leadership and unwavering commitment continue to inspire the Department of Labor and Employment to advance programs and services that create meaningful opportunities and promote the welfare of Filipino workers.
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We are one with the nation in wishing you good health and continued wisdom as you lead our country toward a brighter and more prosperous Bagong Pilipinas!
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Happy birthday, Mr. President!