Batac City holds job fair

By Leilanie G. Adriano

Staff Reporter

BATAC CITY—Hundreds of local and overseas job opportunities were up for grabs in Batac City job fair held November 12, 2019 at the Imelda Cultural Center.

Leonavella Dadiz-Duldulao, of the Department of Labor and Employment said the faire was open to all interested individuals who are seeking their dream job.

“We encouraged all job seekers to apply and have the chance to get hired on the spot,” said Ms. Dadiz.

Dubbed as, “Pabilgen ni Bataqueño Para iti Sapasap a Progreso (Empowering Bataqueño for Inclusive Growth)”, the whole-day job fair was a public and private partnership program hosted by the city government of Batac led by Mayor Albert Chua.

Aside from the DOLE, other national government agencies such as the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, Social Security System, PhilHealth, Civil Service Commission, Department of Trade and Industry and Technical Education Services and Skills Development Authority will be providing one-stop shop services at the venue from 9:00AM to 4:00PM.

“This is in support to the program on job generation and skills registration of the government,” said Batac Vice Mayor Windell Chua as he noted the activity will also provide an avenue for local residents to find an easier and faster employment facilitation services.

With the opening of new commercial establishments, expansion of malls and call centers in the province, thousands of Ilocanos are already considering to work in the province.

In fact, the latest unemployment rate in Ilocos Norte continues to fall, with the latest statistic putting at 4%, making the province the “least poor province in Ilocos region”.

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