DOLE RO8 - North Leyte

20/08/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄-𝟖 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬, 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 – The Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. 8 (DOLE-RO8) recognized its outstanding employees and high-performing field offices during the 2025 Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Awards, held on August 13, 2026 at Hotel de Fides, Tacloban City.
PRAISE is a system established in government departments and agencies to encourage creativity, efficiency, integrity, and productivity by regularly recognizing and rewarding deserving public servants. In DOLE-8, the annual PRAISE Awards provide an avenue to honor employees and offices that demonstrate exemplary performance, innovation, dedication, and commitment to public service.
The following employees and field offices were recognized for their exemplary performance and contributions to the Department:
Huwarang Kawani – Level 1: Loubeth D. Chavero
Huwarang Kawani – Level 2: Glenda A. Ravelo
Best Mentor: Virgilio A. Doroja, Jr.
Innovator of the Year: Kim F. Sicoy
Lifetime Achievement: Gemma D. de la Cruz
Best Field Office in the Implementation of DOLE CORE Programs under OO1: Southern Leyte Field Office
Best Field Office in the Implementation of DOLE CORE Programs under OO3: Eastern Samar Field Office
Best Field Office in the Implementation of SEnA Program (Category 1): North Leyte Field Office
Best Field Office in the Implementation of SEnA Program (Category 2): Biliran Field Office
Best Field Office in the Implementation of Technical Advisory Visit: Southern Leyte Field Office
Special individual awards were likewise conferred during the event, recognizing employees who demonstrated excellence in their respective areas of responsibility:
Best Hearing Officer: Salvacion A. Yepez
Best Labor Inspector: Ma. Lourdes V. Taldo
Best Assistant Labor Inspector: Kirstin Ranz C. Orara
Best Outsourced Employee: Dominica Rose C. Secorata
Best TUPAD Coordinator: Jonna V. Perez
Best GIP Coordinator: Margie S. Anonuevo
Best Livelihood Development Specialist: Mark Donald Ogsimer
Best CLPEP Community Facilitator: Hannah Lois A. Go
Best Driver: Ramon C. Peňaranda
In her opening message, DOLE-8 OIC-Regional Director Atty. Joan N. Noya-Nidua congratulated the awardees and underscored their role in inspiring excellence within the organization.
“𝘛𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴! 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘔𝘢𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦”, said Noya-Nidua.
The awards program was assisted by PRAISE Committee Chairperson Atty. Cecilio I. Baleňa and Technical Support Services Division Chief Virgilio A. Doroja, Jr.
The PRAISE Awards serve not only as a recognition of accomplishments but also as a means of inspiring DOLE employees to continuously improve their performance and uphold excellence, integrity, professionalism, and commitment in public service.
Through the annual recognition, DOLE-8 continues to foster a culture of excellence, innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement, motivating its workforce to provide responsive, efficient, and meaningful labor and employment services to the people of Eastern Visayas.

17/08/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄-𝟖 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐉𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫
𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 – The Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. 8 (DOLE-8) welcomed Engr. Martin T. Jequinto as its newly installed OIC-Assistant Regional Director during a simple turnover ceremony held alongside the Regional Office's Monday program on August 17, 2026.
OIC-Regional Director Atty. Joan N. Noya-Nidua, together with the DOLE-8 workforce, warmly welcomed Engr. Jequinto who brings with him nearly 28 years of experience in government service and extensive field leadership in labor and employment administration.
In his message, Engr. Jequinto expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to take on a new role in the Department, emphasizing that his appointment represents more than a career progression.
“𝙄 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚,” Jequinto said.
A mechanical engineer by profession, Engr. Jequinto has dedicated almost three decades of his life in public service. He was appointed Director II in 2021 and subsequently served as Head of the Quezon City Field Office and the Manila Field Office under the National Capital Region before he was reassigned to DOLE-8 by virtue of Administrative Order No. 267 series of 2026.
His years of experience in field operations, program implementation, and stakeholder engagement have equipped him with extensive knowledge in managing labor and employment services and responding to the needs of workers, employers, and other stakeholders.
As Assistant Regional Director, Engr. Jequinto will support the Regional Director in providing strategic direction and ensuring the effective implementation of DOLE programs and services throughout Eastern Visayas.
His assumption to office further strengthens the DOLE-8 leadership team as the Regional Office continues to advance programs that promote decent and productive employment, protect workers' rights and welfare, facilitate employment opportunities, and bring government services closer to the people.

07/08/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 : 𝐋𝐌𝐈 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 (July 31-August 6, 2026)

Here are the latest vacancies listed in the PESO Employment Information System (PEIS) of the Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs) in Region VIII.

06/08/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓
Atty. Joan N. Noya-Nidua
OIC-Regional Director
DOLE Region VIII

The Department of Labor and Employment Region VIII expresses its support to the Department of Health as it leads the implementation of the 2026 Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) and Vitamin A Supplementation this August.

At DOLE, we firmly hold that the welfare and productivity of the Filipino workforce begin with the health, safety, and well-being of their families. Protecting our children through timely immunization and proper nutrition is a shared national duty – one that builds the foundation for a healthy, resilient, and prosperous future generation.

We call on workers, employers, local government units, and other partners to help spread the message and encourage families to participate.

DOLE Region VIII stands alongside the DOH, LGUs, healthcare workers, and community partners in championing this vital cause and ensuring that no child is left unprotected.

Sama-sama nating gawing ligtas sa tigdas ang ating mga komunidad.

𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓
Atty. Joan N. Noya-Nidua
OIC-Regional Director
DOLE Region VIII

The Department of Labor and Employment Region VIII expresses its support to the Department of Health as it leads the implementation of the 2026 Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) and Vitamin A Supplementation this August.

At DOLE, we firmly hold that the welfare and productivity of the Filipino workforce begin with the health, safety, and well-being of their families. Protecting our children through timely immunization and proper nutrition is a shared national duty – one that builds the foundation for a healthy, resilient, and prosperous future generation.

We call on workers, employers, local government units, and other partners to help spread the message and encourage families to participate.

DOLE Region VIII stands alongside the DOH, LGUs, healthcare workers, and community partners in championing this vital cause and ensuring that no child is left unprotected.

Sama-sama nating protektahan ang kalusugan ng ating mga anak tungo sa mas ligtas at maunlad na kinabukasan.

31/07/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄-𝟖 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬, 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐇𝐀 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞'𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧

𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 – Twenty-five (25) jobseekers were hired on the spot during the Trabaho Agad Job Fair conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office VIII (DOLE-8) on July 30, 2026 at the Tacloban City Convention Center, bringing employment opportunities closer to residents of National Housing Authority (NHA) communities in Eastern Visayas.

The job fair was one of the major services offered during the People's Caravan, an initiative of the National Housing Authority (NHA) that gathered various government agencies to deliver programs and services directly to beneficiaries and communities.

In line with the directive of DOLE Secretary Francis N. Tolentino to strengthen employment facilitation and ensure that decent work opportunities are accessible to every Filipino, DOLE-8 mobilized ten (10) local employers that collectively offered 300 local job vacancies for qualified applicants.

A total of 655 jobseekers registered for the activity. Of these, 25 were hired on the spot, while 221 applicants qualified for available positions and advanced to the next stages of the recruitment process. Three (3) applicants were likewise classified as near hired. Jobeekers who were HOTS landed jobs such as cashier, customer assistant, assistant store manager, sales associate, clerk, and bagger.

Apart from facilitating employment opportunities, DOLE-8 also extended emergency employment assistance through the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) Program. During the event, 100 TUPAD beneficiaries received their emergency employment wages amounting to a total of ₱470,000.00.

DOLE-8 OIC-Regional Director Atty. Joan N. Noya-Nidua led the regional office's participation in the caravan, reaffirming the Department's commitment to making government programs and services more accessible to communities. In her message, Noya-Nidua said that DOLE unites with partner agencies in bringing responsive, people-centered, and meaningful government services closer to every Filipino.

“The Department of Labor and Employment is one with our partner agencies in ensuring that government services reach our communities where they are needed most”, Noya-Nidua said.

Through strengthened collaboration with national government agencies, local government units, and the private sector, the Department remains committed to improving employment outcomes and contributing to the country's goal of a more inclusive, resilient, and productive workforce under the Bagong Pilipinas vision.

30/07/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 : Eleven (11) newly-appointed employees of the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. 8 took their oath of office before OIC-Regional Director Atty. Joan N. Noya-Nidua on July 30, 2026.

𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐈𝐈
Mary Jane Abenoja
Joshua Colibao
Jowie Colibao
Nelson de la Cruz
Bergely Lanzarrote
Kirstin Ranz Orara
Sheena Marie Sabusap
Kim Sicoy
Raul Angelo Tabao

𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐈
Arnold Dean Bantaculo
Mariannie Bornasal

Also present during the oath-taking ceremony were Med-Arbiter Atty. Cecilio I. Baleña, Technical Support Services Division Chief Virgilio A. Doroja, Jr., and the Field Office Heads.

28/07/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄-𝟖 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ₱𝟏𝟎.𝟒-𝐌 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐄𝐧𝐀, 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝟖𝟒.𝟖% 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), under the leadership of Secretary Francis N. Tolentino, continues to advance accessible, speedy, and non-adversarial labor dispute resolution, with its Single Entry Approach (SEnA) Program in Eastern Visayas facilitating more than ₱10.49 million in monetary benefits for workers while achieving an 84.8 percent settlement rate during the first half of 2026.

From January to June 2026, DOLE Regional Office VIII handled 500 Requests for Assistance (RFAs) under the SEnA Program. Of these, 424 were successfully settled through conciliation-mediation, 70 were referred to the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) and other offices for further action, and six (6) were either withdrawn by requesting parties or dropped from dockets.

The successful settlement of cases resulted in the facilitation of ₱10,494,548 in monetary benefits for 522 workers, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in helping employees obtain their lawful claims without the need for lengthy and costly litigation.

Among the field offices, the West Leyte Field Office recorded the highest number of RFAs handled with 192 cases, followed by the North Leyte Field Office with 112, and the Southern Leyte Field Office with 77, reflecting the sustained demand for accessible conciliation and mediation services across the region.

SEnA serves as DOLE's mandatory 30-day conciliation-mediation mechanism for resolving labor and employment issues before they escalate into formal legal proceedings. Through the assistance of trained Single Entry Assistance Desk Officers (SEADOs), workers and employers are provided with a faster, less expensive, and more collaborative avenue for settling disputes involving unpaid wages, monetary claims, separation benefits, and other workplace concerns.

The DOLE-RO8 remains committed to strengthening the implementation of the SEnA Program, ensuring that workers and employers throughout Eastern Visayas have access to timely, fair, and efficient dispute resolution services.

22/07/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄-𝐑𝐎𝟖 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐨 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐇𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞'𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧

𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 – In line with its ongoing effort to bring employment services directly to communities, the Department of Labor and Employment under the leadership of Secretary Francis N. Tolentino, will roll out its 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐨 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 on 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 at the 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 as part of the Leyte People's Caravan 2026 being organized by the National Housing Authority (NHA).

The said Trabaho Agad Job Fair is intended for beneficiaries of NHA resettlement sites in Tacloban City, giving them direct access to employment opportunities from participating local employers and reinforcing the government's commitment to inclusive and community-based employment services.

A total of 10 local employers is expected to participate in the one-day recruitment activity, offering 300 job vacancies across various industries. Available positions include customer service representatives, data entry operators, cashiers, drivers, financial advisors, merchandisers, unit managers, and other in-demand occupations.

OIC-Regional Director Atty. Joan N. Noya-Nidua underscored the importance of convergence in bringing government services closer to the community.

“Through our partnership with the NHA, we will be catering to targeted jobseekers, providing accessible and responsive recruitment services by connecting them with legitimate employers through community-based job fairs and placement activities”, said Atty. Noya-Nidua.

Applicants are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their résumé or curriculum vitae, valid identification cards, and other pertinent employment documents to facilitate faster processing of their applications. On-site employment facilitation, labor market information, and other employment-related services will likewise be available during the event.

The Trabaho Agad Job Fair underscores the shared commitment of DOLE and NHA to empower communities through accessible employment services, helping improve the lives of Filipino workers and their families while advancing inclusive growth in Eastern Visayas.

21/07/2026

21/07/2026

𝐎𝐎𝐊 : 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄-𝐑𝐎𝟖 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐄𝐒𝐎
𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 – In line with the commitment of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Francis N. Tolentino to strengthen employment facilitation services and recognize excellence in local public employment programs, the DOLE Regional Office VIII (DOLE-RO8) conducted the regional deliberation for the 2025 Search for Best Public Employment Service Office (PESO) on July 7, 2026 at the Ironwood Hotel, Tacloban City.
The activity gathered Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs) from across Eastern Visayas for the validation and evaluation of their accomplishments as part of the regional selection process to determine the region's official nominees to the national Search for Best PESO.
The annual search recognizes outstanding PESOs for their exemplary performance in implementing employment facilitation programs, expanding access to job opportunities, and delivering responsive services to jobseekers, employers, and other stakeholders.
The deliberation was chaired by DOLE-RO8 OIC Regional Director Atty. Joan N. Noya-Nidua and attended by the members of the Regional Evaluation Committee composed of Virgilio A. Doroja Jr., Head of the Technical Support Services Division; Norman Victor M. Ordiz, President of the Public Employment Service Office Managers Association of Eastern Visayas, Inc. (PESOMAEV); Karmela G. De La Sierra, Regional Employment Focal Person; Rainier Dale D. Ortega, media representative; and Elli Resti De Paz, representative of the workers' sector.
In her opening message, Noya-Nidua encouraged the participating PESOs to view the evaluation not merely as a competition but as an opportunity to showcase their accomplishments, exchange best practices, and further enhance the quality of employment services in their respective localities.
Advancing to the final deliberation were nine nominated PESOs, namely: the Province of Northern Samar, Hilongos, Ormoc City, Merida, Daram, Catbalogan City, Alangalang, Tanauan, and Tacloban City.
Meanwhile, PESOMAEV President Norman Victor M. Ordiz lauded the participating PESOs for their unwavering commitment to continuously improve public employment services.
The results of the regional evaluation will be finalized in accordance with the guidelines of the 2025 Search for Best Public Employment Service Office. The winning regional nominees will represent Eastern Visayas in the national Search for Best PESO during the National PESO Congress.