THE Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh), through the Bohol Employment and Placement Office-Public Employment Service Office (BEPO-PESO), in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII, conducts the Carlos P. Garcia Local and Overseas Job Fair 2026, in line with the “4Ps sa 4Ps” initiative, on November 7, 2026, at the Bohol Cultural Center in Tagbilaran City.
The initiative, now on its second year of partnership with DSWD, brings employment opportunities closer to Boholanos, particularly beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), by connecting jobseekers with local and overseas employers.
BEPO-PESO Head and Provincial Cooperative, Training and Enterprise Development Coordinator (CTEC) Ma. Vilma Yorong delivered the welcome remarks, while Vice Governor Pacifico Nicanor Besas delivers the inspirational message on behalf of Governor Aris Aumentado.
In his inspirational message, emphasized the role of employment in strengthening communities and advancing provincial development.
“Employment is not only a means of earning a living. It is also a thriving force for economic growth, stronger communities, and a progressive province,” Besas said.
He further emphasized that empowering Boholanos with meaningful livelihood opportunities strengthens the local economy and contributes to national development. He also thanked the partner agencies and participating employers for their support and commitment.
The DSWD highlighted that the collaboration helps transform social protection into sustainable livelihood and economic empowerment, particularly for those who need employment opportunities the most. It also underscored the importance of sustained partnerships in ensuring inclusive growth and development.
Participating government agencies also introduced their respective services to assist jobseekers, including the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Pag-IBIG Fund, DSWD, and Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The job fair gathered 12 local employers, including Sagility, Des Strong Motors Inc., Bohol Quality Corporation, Nuat Thai Services Inc., Concentrix CVG Philippines Inc., First Digital Finance Corp. (Billease), Archcomm Builders Construction Corp., IBEX Global Solutions Philippines Inc., Cebu Belmont Inc., Du Ek Sam Inc., Community Economic Ventures Inc., and TaskUs Bohol.
Nine overseas recruitment agencies also participated, namely Light and Hope Overseas Placement Agency Inc., Placewell International Services Corp., Phates Management Resources Inc., Silverskilled Recruitment Inc., Lead Resources Management Corp., SMC Manpower Agency Phil. Company, Jake International Manpower Services Inc., Philippine Human Resource Worldwide Employment Co., and Ikon Solutions Asia Inc.
As of writing, the job fair recorded 185 applicants, comprising 78 local and 107 overseas applicants, with 10 applicants classified as hired on the spot (HOTS).
Under the leadership of Governor Aris Aumentado, the PGBh continues to strengthen employment facilitation and workforce development, supporting the goals of the Strategic Change Roadmap and advancing inclusive economic opportunities across Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark. (PIMO/RJG)
