DOLE RO8 - North Leyte

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃: Statement of Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma as he steps down as the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment.
Secretary Laguesma extends his deepest gratitude to His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the trust and confidence to serve the Filipino people.

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃: Statement of Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma as he steps down as the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment.

Secretary Laguesma extends his deepest gratitude to His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the trust and confidence to serve the Filipino people.

Taos-pusong pasasalamat sa inyong tapat na serbisyo at malasakit, outgoing Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma.
Ang buong pamilya ng DOLE ay nagdarasal at hangad namin ang inyong mabuting kalusugan at patuloy na paggaling.

Taos-pusong pasasalamat sa inyong tapat na serbisyo at malasakit, outgoing Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma.

Ang buong pamilya ng DOLE ay nagdarasal at hangad namin ang inyong mabuting kalusugan at patuloy na paggaling.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄-𝐑𝐎𝟖 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟏𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 ₱𝟏𝟒𝟔-𝐌 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬
𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 – The Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office VIII (DOLE-RO8) marked the 124th Labor Day celebration on May 1, 2026, by awarding a total of ₱146 million worth of assistance to 17,643 workers across Eastern Visayas.
With the theme, “Disenteng Trabaho Para sa Lahat: Iisang Hangarin, Bagong Pilipinas, Sama-samang Mararating,” the celebration highlighted the government’s continuing commitment to promoting decent work and strengthening support mechanisms for workers throughout the region.
Livelihood grants amounting to ₱52,393,002 under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) were awarded to 14 municipalities across the region for the implementation of various livelihood projects, benefiting 1,589 workers.
15,325 beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program received wages totaling ₱85,860,090 through payout activities conducted at various sites across Eastern Visayas.
In addition, DOLE-RO8 awarded ₱4,940,718 in financial assistance under the DOLE Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) to 11 establishments, benefiting 89 employees.
Further, 640 beneficiaries of the Government Internship Program (GIP) received stipends amounting to ₱2,814,202.
In his message during the commemorative program held at the Tacloban City Convention Center, DOLE-RO8 Regional Director Atty. Dax B. Villaruel underscored the invaluable contributions of Filipino workers and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to ensuring access to decent and productive employment opportunities.
“Ang pagdiriwang na ito ay hindi lamang pagkilala sa sipag at dedikasyon ng ating mga manggagawa, kundi pagpapatibay rin ng ating sama-samang paninindigan na itaguyod ang kanilang mga karapatan at tiyakin ang pagkakaroon ng mga oportunidad para sa disenteng trabaho,” said Villaruel.
Also present at the main event were Assistant Regional Director Atty. Joan N. Noya-Nidua, together with Mr. Jeremias Abilar Jr., President of the Biliran Electric Cooperative (BILECO) Inc. Employees Union, and Atty. Tyron Jan Albao, Human Resource Officer of the Leyte II Electric Cooperative, Inc., who delivered solidarity messages on behalf of the labor and management sectors, respectively.
The program concluded with closing remarks delivered by Engr. Emmanuel Y. de la Cruz, Head of the DOLE North Leyte Field Office, which signaled the formal opening of the Job Fair and Kadiwa ng Pangulo livelihood fair.

𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫
Planning to join the Job Fair on May 1, 2026 at Tacloban City Convention Center?
Save time and hassle by completing your registration ahead of the event.
📌 Simply scan the QR Code or click the registration link to get started: https://tinyurl.com/Labor-Day-2026
Register now and be job-ready on Labor Day!

𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫

Planning to join the Job Fair on May 1, 2026 at Tacloban City Convention Center?

Save time and hassle by completing your registration ahead of the event.

📌 Simply scan the QR Code or click the registration link to get started: https://tinyurl.com/Labor-Day-2026

Register now and be job-ready on Labor Day!

𝐄𝐘𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄, 𝐉𝐎𝐁𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒!
Looking for a job this Labor Day?
Here's the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 available at the 𝟏𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 at Tacloban City Convention Center on May 1, 2026.
Explore a wide range of opportunities from participating local employers, and check out the qualifications so you can take your next step toward decent employment.
Find your match and get hired on the spot!

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
Join us for the 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐙𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 in celebration of the 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤. This activity aims to encourage not only physical fitness but also a healthy psychosocial working environment for all.
📍 Libertad Plaza, Leyte Capitol, Tacloban City
📅 April 25, 2026
⏰ Call Time: 4:00 AM
OPEN TO ALL...NO REGISTRATION FEE
Route:
Libertad Plaza → UP Tacloban → City Hall → City Engineering Office → RTR Plaza → Savemore → DOLE → back to Libertad Plaza
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 finishers in both Male and Female categories.
We invite everyone to take part in this meaningful initiative towards safer and healthier workplaces.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

Join us for the 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐙𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 in celebration of the 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤. This activity aims to encourage not only physical fitness but also a healthy psychosocial working environment for all.

📍 Libertad Plaza, Leyte Capitol, Tacloban City
📅 April 25, 2026
⏰ Call Time: 4:00 AM

OPEN TO ALL...NO REGISTRATION FEE

Route:
Libertad Plaza → UP Tacloban → City Hall → City Engineering Office → RTR Plaza → Savemore → DOLE → back to Libertad Plaza

Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 finishers in both Male and Female categories.

We invite everyone to take part in this meaningful initiative towards safer and healthier workplaces.

𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫

The wait is over, jobseekers!

Here are the 𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦 available during the 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫, to be held on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 at the 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐨, 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞.

This job fair is a specialized initiative under Project DOLE Action Plan and Transition (DAPAT) designed to help displaced workers of targeted sectors find new employment.

Interested applicants are advised to come prepared and bring multiple copies of their resume or biodata and other application documents.

See you there!

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

The Department of Labor and Employment – Regional Office No. 8 informs the public that the following 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 will be implemented in compliance with the Office of the President's Memorandum Circular No. 114, series of 2026, and DOLE Administrative Order No. 101, series of 2026:

✅𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 | 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
Regular office operations under a compressed four-day workweek.

✅𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 | 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
Receiving of documents, applications, requests for assistance, and other submissions.

This work arrangement will take effect on 𝟐𝟑 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 and will remain in force until lifted.

Please be guided accordingly.