Over 900 students in Isabela received P3.95 million in wages through a short-term work program during school breaks, giving financially challenged youth practical job experience from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). DOLE said the amount was released under its Special Program for...
A total of 340 students from the municipality of Kapalong in Davao del Norte have joined the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) flagship initiative promoting youth employability and access to education. DOLE said the program...
As Pasig City seeks to improve its employment and education services targeting the city’s vulnerable sectors, a total of 507 out-of-school youth (OSY) were granted the opportunity to enhance their skills and actively contribute to local governance. Photo from Pasig City Councilor Quin Cruz FB...
The Las Piñas City government deployed students under the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) to the city’s vaccination sites to act as encoders. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the student beneficiaries under the SPES program will have a part-time job during school break. Aguilar...
The Parañaque City government launched the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) on Monday, July 25, for 300 student beneficiaries. Mayor Eric Olivarez announced the launching of SPES during the regular virtual flag ceremony held at the Parañaque City Hall quadrangle. Olivarez...
Around 320 students and out-of-school youth (OSY) started working in different departments of the Pasig City Hall on Monday, April 25, as part of the second batch of beneficiaries under the Special Program of the Employment of Students (SPES). Photo courtesy of the Pasig PIO SPES is a youth-aimed...
Senator Sonny Angara on Sunday urged all Filipino and out-of-school youths to explore the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) and the JobStart program if they are having problems finding employment or completing their education. Angara, author of Republic Act 10917 or the Expanded...