Manila LGU opens SPES registration to 800 students, out-of-school youth
The local government of Manila announced on Friday, Nov. 24, that registration to the special program for employment of students (SPES) is now open to 800 students and out-of-school youth (OSY) in the city.

SPES is a program initiated by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) that aims to provide temporary employment to every student and OSY who wants to earn money.
The city government said that students and OSY, 16 to 30 years old, are eligible to apply.
It said that applicants who are interested can apply and register through https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1k _qyQmqm _5n9ATxtSzGY8Lltb0080fJmunyKMkEANjBEuw /viewform
It also reminded applicants that they must wait for the call from the Manila Public Employment Service Office (PESO) online facilitator to confirm their registration before completing the following documentary requirements:
- SPES form
- 2x2 picture with the last name, first name, and middle name
- A photocopy of the birth certificate or any document indicating the date of birth or age
It also required a photocopy of the latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of their parents or legal guardian, or the certification issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) that their parents or guardians are exempted from payment of tax, or the original certificate of indigence, or the original certificate of low income issued by the barangay where the applicants are residents.
The city government added that a student applicant is required to have any of the following:
- A photocopy of proof of an average passing grade, such as a class card or Form 138 of the previous semester or year, immediately preceding the application
- Original copy of certification by the school registrar as to passing grade immediately preceding the semester or year, if grades are not yet available.
For the out-of-school youth applicants, the city only required the original copy of the certification as OSY issued by the barangay where they live.
It said that the registration is on "first come, first served" basis, and only those who have completed the requirements will be processed.
Meanwhile, the city government has not yet announced how long the registration will last.