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Marcos plays Cupid at Tagum City job fair

Published Feb 15, 2025 09:55 am

At A Glance

  • In his speech, the President hoped the people had a romantic Valentine's Day celebration. Marcos also used love-related acronyms to wish love for those who are single.

Valentine's Day was extended for President Marcos as he spread the spirit of the day of love to those who attended the Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas job fair in Tagum City on Saturday, Feb. 15.

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In his speech, the President hoped the people had a romantic Valentine's Day celebration.

"Base sa inyong ngiti at sa inyong masiglang pagsalubong sa akin ay mukhang maligaya naman ang inyong Araw ng Puso (Based on your smiles and warm greetings, it appears you had a happy Valentine's Day)," he said.

Marcos also used love-related acronyms to wish love for those who are single.

"Para naman sa mga NBSB o NBSG (NGSB), alam nyo ba ibig sabihin nun (Do you know what they mean)? No boyfriend, no girlfriend since birth," he said.

"Malay po ninyo, sa libo-libong tao na nandito sa job fair ngayon, baka nandito na yung The One. Baka sya na ay andyan na (Who knows? You might just meet The One among the thousands in this job fair)," he added.

He extended the same wishes to the TOTGAs — The One That Got Away.

"Baka nandito dito rin po ang inyong hinahanap kaya lingon-lingon din, baka naman swertehin pa (Perhaps the ones for you are here so look around and you might just find your luck)," the President said.

The Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas, organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), had over 28 participating employers.

It likewise attracted around 4,000 job seekers, mostly beneficiaries of the DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) and DOLE’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program.

In his speech, President Marcos vowed to replicate the job fair in different parts of the country.

"Gagawin ko po lahat para itong programa na ito ay magkalat sa buong bansa (I will do everything so this program will reach the entire country)," he said.

"Hangad ko po ang inyong tagumpay. Kakambal nito ay ang aking panawagan na sana po ay mapalawig pa ninyo ang mga pagkakataon at oportunidad na nasa inyong harapan (I wish your success. I also call on you to expand the opportunities and chances that lie before you)," he added.

Government agencies such as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Pag-IBIG Fund, and Social Security System (SSS) also provided pre-employment documentation and advisory services.

Another highlight was the Kadiwa ng Pangulo where the President toured the booths and interacted with around 38 participating sellers and buyers. The Department of Agriculture (DA) initiative aims to provide affordable basic commodities and agricultural products to local communities.

As part of the program, the DOLE distributed cash assistance to 1,000 TUPAD workers, while the DSWD assisted 3,000 graduating Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries.

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