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Bulacan holds 2 major job fairs for local job seekers, repatriated OFWs

Published Mar 28, 2026 06:04 pm
The Provincial Government of Bulacan has stepped up its employment drive by hosting the Bulacan Mega Job Fair and the 2026 National Women’s Month Job Fair, creating new opportunities for job seekers in the province.
Hundreds of career-seekers flocked to the 2026 National Women’s Month Job Fair at a mall in Malolos City, Bulacan, on Thursday, March 26. The initiative, led by the Provincial Public Employment Service Office, Department of Labor and Employment, and the Department of Migrant Workers, aimed to connect Bulakenyos with new job opportunities. (Photo courtesy of PPAO)
Hundreds of career-seekers flocked to the 2026 National Women’s Month Job Fair at a mall in Malolos City, Bulacan, on Thursday, March 26. The initiative, led by the Provincial Public Employment Service Office, Department of Labor and Employment, and the Department of Migrant Workers, aimed to connect Bulakenyos with new job opportunities. (Photo courtesy of PPAO)
Officials said the major fairs were also open to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who returned home due to the worsening conflict in the Middle East, as well as to families of OFWs who remain abroad but are no longer receiving support.
Held on Thursday, March 26, at Level 4 of a mall in Malolos City, the National Women’s Month Job Fair carried the theme “Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas.”
Spearheaded by the Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PPESO) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)–Bulacan, the event drew about 200 job seekers.
Participants connected with Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)-licensed recruitment agencies, engaged with international employers, and underwent on-the-spot screenings and interviews.
Fourteen local employers, three overseas companies, and eight non-government agencies took part in the fair.
Meanwhile, the Bulacan Mega Job Fair, held on March 23 at the TESDA Gymnasium in Tabang, Guiguinto, attracted around 600 job seekers.
The event featured 14 companies, 12 third-party providers affiliated with San Miguel Corporation (SMC), two contractors, and TESDA, showcasing strong private-public collaboration to boost local employment.
PPESO head Engineer Egbert R. Robles stressed that, in line with the governor’s directive to provide decent and dignified employment, their office continues to organize job fairs across the province.
He encouraged Bulakenyos to visit the PPESO office or its official Facebook page and to take advantage of free training programs to enhance their skills and employability.
Governor Daniel R. Fernando, in his message, expressed gratitude to SMC for opening opportunities to Bulakenyos.
He further assured job seekers who were not hired during the events that more opportunities are forthcoming, with additional job fairs set to be organized in the coming days to meet the growing demand for employment.

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