DOLE Zamboanga Sibugay

05/09/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝟑𝟑𝟕 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐲

IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — The Department of Labor and Employment IX, through its Zamboanga Sibugay Field Office (DOLE-ZSFO), provided technical assistance to 337 micro establishments during a series of Technical and Advisory Visits (TAV) conducted from August 25 to 28, 2026, in five municipalities of the province’s First District.

The sessions were held in Diplahan and Buug on August 25, Alicia on August 27, and Mabuhay and Olutanga on August 28.

In line with the directive of Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino, the TAV aims to guide employers in properly implementing labor standards and deepen their understanding of workplace safety and workers’ welfare. It provides micro establishments with practical assistance in identifying and addressing compliance gaps while considering their actual operating conditions.

During the sessions, the DOLE-ZSFO team discussed General Labor Standards and Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Employers were reminded of their responsibility to provide workers with the wages and benefits required by law and to maintain workplaces that protect them from preventable injuries, illnesses, and other occupational risks.

Participants were also guided in accomplishing the TAV Checklist and preparing their respective Action Plans. These tools allowed each establishment to review its current practices, identify areas that require correction, and set practical measures and timelines for compliance.

The TAV forms part of DOLE’s developmental approach to labor law compliance among micro establishments. It combines workplace assessment with technical guidance, helping employers understand and fulfill their legal responsibilities while ensuring workers receive the protection due to them.

The sessions also covered employers' responsibilities for social security and health insurance contributions. The activity also provided information on available social protection and health programs to help establishments understand how proper registration and remittance protect workers and their families during sickness, maternity, disability, retirement, and other covered contingencies.

Through the activity, participating employers raised workplace concerns, clarified labor requirements, and identified specific actions needed to improve compliance. This preventive approach helps resolve deficiencies at the establishment level before they lead to labor disputes or put workers’ safety and benefits at risk.

DOLE-ZSFO will continue to provide technical guidance and monitor the implementation of the participating establishments’ Action Plans. Establishments with identified gaps will be expected to undertake the necessary corrective measures within the applicable period, with appropriate assistance from the Department.

04/09/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄-𝐙𝐒𝐅𝐎, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — Department of Labor and Employment Zamboanga Sibugay Field Office (DOLE-ZSFO) Provincial Director Marlyn M. Anoos conducted a courtesy visit to Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Governor Dulce Ann K. Hofer to discuss the Department’s scheduled activities and key engagements.

During the meeting, Anoos outlined DOLE’s forthcoming activities and identified areas requiring coordination with the Provincial Government. This engagement enabled both offices to align preparations, clarify respective roles, and determine the necessary support for the effective and timely implementation of scheduled activities.

The meeting was also attended by Provincial Administrator Atty. Jay Millena, Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Manager Cristita Patriarca, and DOLE-ZSFO Senior Labor and Employment Officer Michael Vincent B. Macrohon. These officials contributed to discussions regarding coordination and implementation requirements for the Department’s upcoming activities.

The visit further reinforced the partnership between DOLE and the Provincial Government in advancing employment opportunities, safeguarding workers’ rights and welfare, providing livelihood and emergency employment assistance, promoting compliance with labor standards, and delivering additional labor and employment services to Sibugaynons.

The Provincial Government functions as a vital intermediary between DOLE and local communities. The partnership further enhances service delivery to jobseekers, workers, employers, informal-sector workers, disadvantaged individuals, and communities facing economic challenges. Through coordinated planning and implementation, both offices aim to ensure that DOLE programs remain accessible, effectively delivered, and responsive to the province's specific labor and employment needs.

The scheduled activities are integral to the national government’s labor and employment agenda under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. DOLE Secretary Francis N. Tolentino oversees the Department’s nationwide program implementation, while Regional Director Albert E. Gutib directs program delivery throughout the Zamboanga Peninsula.

Following the courtesy visit, DOLE-ZSFO and the Provincial Government will continue to coordinate schedules, requirements, and arrangements for the activities. Detailed program information and public advisories will be issued upon finalization of preparations.

04/09/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟓𝟎 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐲

IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — The Department of Labor and Employment IX, through its Zamboanga Sibugay Field Office (DOLE-ZSFO), conducted an on-site assessment of projects under DOLE’s Emergency Employment Program, covering 250 beneficiaries in Roseller T. Lim, Titay, Ipil, Tungawan, and Naga from August 25 to 28, 2026.

The projects were implemented in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI), and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Farmers, rubber tappers, and fisherfolk were provided temporary wage employment through activities connected to their communities and sources of livelihood.

Under DSWD’s Project LAWA at BINHI, participating farmers developed areas for cash-crop production and constructed ponds for fish culture. Apart from providing temporary income, their work supports household food production and creates opportunities for families to earn from crops and fish raised through the project.

Rubber tappers covered through the PRRI partnership undertook seedling preparation and other rubber nursery-related activities. Their participation helps prepare planting materials needed to support rubber-producing communities, an important agricultural sector in Zamboanga Sibugay.

Fisherfolk, assisted in coordination with BFAR, participated in mangrove planting. The activity helps protect coastal areas, provides natural habitats for fish and other marine species, and supports the resources fishing communities depend on.

Depending on their approved work programs, the beneficiaries were assigned either 20 or 45 days of temporary work. Each beneficiary is entitled to ₱464.00 for every validated workday, based on the applicable daily minimum wage in Region IX.

For workers with limited or irregular income, the program provides short-term work that can help them meet their families’ immediate needs. At the same time, the assigned activities support farming, rubber production, fisheries, and environmental protection in their respective communities.

During the visits, the DOLE-ZSFO team verified the beneficiaries' attendance and actual work participation. It also assessed whether the activities were being undertaken in accordance with the approved work programs and applicable TUPAD guidelines.

The projects are being carried out as part of the government’s employment assistance under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. DOLE Secretary Francis N. Tolentino leads the Department’s nationwide implementation of the program. In Region IX, Regional Director Albert E. Gutib directs its implementation, while Provincial Director Marlyn M. Anoos oversees the delivery, monitoring, and payment process for beneficiaries in Zamboanga Sibugay.

On-site validation protects beneficiaries' interests by ensuring that the services they rendered are properly recorded and included in payroll preparation. It also allows the team to address incomplete documents, attendance discrepancies, and other concerns before releasing wages.

Once the beneficiaries have completed their respective work periods and their attendance and supporting documents have been fully validated, their claims will proceed to payroll preparation, processing, and payout.

DOLE-ZSFO will consolidate the assessment results and coordinate with DSWD, PRRI, BFAR, the concerned local government units, and other implementing partners on requirements that need to be completed. The Field Office will continue to oversee the process until beneficiaries receive wages corresponding to their validated workdays.

31/08/2026

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

HAPPENING TODAY! 📣

The World Café of Opportunities Job Fair is happening today, August 18, 2026, starting at Gaisano Grand Mall, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, in celebration of TESDA’s 32nd Anniversary.

Jobseekers are invited to meet participating employers and explore available local and overseas employment opportunities.

Bring your updated résumé and other employment documents, and take the opportunity to connect directly with prospective employers.

See you at the World Café of Opportunities Job Fair!

17/08/2026

𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

Join the World Café of Opportunities Job Fair in celebration of TESDA’s 32nd Anniversary!

📅 August 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM
📍 Gaisano Grand Mall, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

Meet participating employers and explore available job opportunities. Bring your updated résumé and other employment documents.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/WCAFE-TESDA

17/08/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟑, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Please be guided on the payment of wages for:
• August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day, Special Non-Working Day
• August 31 – National Heroes Day, Regular Holiday

See the advisory for the complete pay rules.

13/08/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐙𝐒𝐅𝐎, 𝐏𝐑𝐑𝐈 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐑𝐔𝐁𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐙𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐘

IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY—The Department of Labor and Employment–Zamboanga Sibugay Field Office (DOLE-ZSFO), in partnership with the Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI), conducted an orientation on August 13, 2026, for 70 rubber tappers who will undertake emergency employment activities related to rubber seedling collection, site preparation, and planting.

The beneficiaries are members of agrarian reform beneficiaries’ cooperatives engaged in the local rubber industry. Under the initial work plan, they will be employed for 20 days—15 days to collect rubber tree seedlings and 5 days to clear and prepare a one-hectare planting site.

The activity provides immediate income assistance while engaging community workers in the responsible use and maintenance of resources that support their livelihoods. The initiative advances the Trabaho Agad agenda of Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino and supports the Bagong Pilipinas agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Its implementation in the Zamboanga Peninsula is guided by DOLE Regional Director Albert E. Gutib, while Provincial Director Marlyn M. Anoos oversees the program in Zamboanga Sibugay.

Anoos welcomed the participants and explained the rationale of the convergence program. She said the undertaking responds to the workers’ immediate need for income while laying the groundwork for a more sustainable source of livelihood.

“This convergence addresses the immediate need of our rubber workers for temporary income while supporting the long-term sustainability of the industry that provides livelihood to many families in Zamboanga Sibugay. The work does not end with the collection of seedlings or the preparation of the planting site. These activities form part of a continuing plan to produce planting materials, establish new rubber trees, and help secure future sources of income for our workers and their cooperatives,” Anoos said.

She stressed that the sustainability of the undertaking will depend on responsible implementation and the active participation of the beneficiaries, their cooperatives, and the partner agencies. “For this undertaking to continue producing benefits, every seedling collected and every material provided must be properly handled and used solely for its intended purpose. The government can provide employment assistance, technical guidance, and materials, but the beneficiaries and their cooperatives must also protect the project, maintain the planted areas, and ensure that these resources will benefit their organizations and communities in the years ahead,” Anoos added.

Senior Labor and Employment Officer Michael Vincent B. Macrohon oriented the participants on the salient features of DOLE’s Emergency Employment Program. His discussion covered the nature and duration of the work, program requirements, workplace responsibilities, and the conditions governing the provision of short-term employment assistance.

Meynard Abello, Supervising Science Research Specialist of PRRI’s Crops Management Division, discussed the appropriate techniques for collecting and handling rubber seedlings, preparing the planting area, and carrying out the succeeding stages of the proposed rubber planting activity. He also presented the program roadmap to help the participants understand how emergency employment will connect with the proposed technical training and material assistance.

After completing the 20-day emergency employment period, the participating cooperatives will proceed with the application and assessment process for the proposed provision of raw materials, training, and planting materials. Their distribution and the actual planting activities will be scheduled after compliance with the applicable program requirements and validation by the concerned agencies.

The beneficiaries represent the following cooperatives:
•Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries of Marcelo Cooperative (ARBEMCO);
•Goodyear Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Multi-Purpose Cooperative (GARBEMCO);
•JO Rubber Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (JARBECO);
•Marsolo Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MASCARBEMCO);
•Timbabauan Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (TIMARBEMCO); and
•Tambanan Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (TARBEMCO).

The convergence combines short-term income support with practical measures intended to strengthen the local supply of planting materials and support the continued productivity of rubber-growing areas. It also provides participating workers and cooperatives with technical guidance before the planting phase begins.

DOLE-ZSFO and PRRI will continue to coordinate with the participating cooperatives to validate the work areas, monitor the 20-day emergency employment activities, and assess their applications for training and material assistance. Technical guidance and regular monitoring will form part of the succeeding activities to ensure the proper use of public resources and support the sustainability of the proposed rubber planting projects.

13/08/2026