26/08/2026
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The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh), through the Bohol Employment and Placement Office-Public Employment Service Office (BEPO-PESO), successfully conducted the PGBh-TESDA-Bohol World Cafe of Opportunities Job Fair 2026 on August 25 at the Bohol Cultural Center, resulting in 39 applicants being hired on the spot.
Organized in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-Bohol, headed by its Provincial Director, Floro T. Ringca, Ph.D., T.M., the job fair brought together 12 local employers and 6 overseas recruitment companies. The activity provided jobseekers with direct access to employment opportunities that matched their skills, qualifications, training, and career aspirations.
The activity was also graced by the presence of the City Mayor of Tagbilaran, Hon. Jane Censoria Cajes-Yap; Mr. Vivencio E. Lagahid, Chief LEO of DOLE-Bohol Field Office; Hon. Kristine Alexie B. Tutor, Congresswoman of the 3rd District of Bohol through her representative, who delivered their respective messages of support.
The activity formed part of the Provincial Governmentβs continuing efforts to make employment services more accessible and to connect skilled Boholanos with legitimate and credible local and overseas employers.
The event was further strengthened by the active participation of selected PESO/CTEC representatives from LGUs across the province. Their presence underscored the collaborative efforts of local government units in expanding employment opportunities and enhancing public employment services throughout Bohol.
Ms. Maria Vilma C. Yorong, PGDH BEPO-PESO / CTEC, delivered the welcome remarks and expressed her appreciation to the partner agencies, employers, and municipal PESO/CTEC representatives for their invaluable support and continued collaboration, which contributed significantly to the successful conduct of the activity.
Representatives from key national government agencies, including the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Social Security System (SSS), Pag-IBIG Fund, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), were also present to provide information, guidance, and frontline services to jobseekers and participants.
Governor Aris Aumentado reaffirmed the Capitolβs commitment to strengthening technical-vocational education and supporting TESDA graduates and alumni in improving their quality of life through meaningful, stable, and productive employment.
Meanwhile, 2nd District Representative Maria Vanessa βVan-Vanβ Aumentado emphasized the vital role of TESDA in equipping Boholanos with practical, relevant, and industry-responsive skills. She also expressed her support for expanding technical skills training and course offerings through stronger collaboration with TESDA-Bohol.
The immediate hiring of 39 applicants underscored the value of bringing employers and jobseekers together in one venue. Beyond on-the-spot employment, the activity provided participants with opportunities to explore career options, gain a better understanding of industry requirements, and establish direct connections with recruitment companies.
The World Cafe of Opportunities also directly advanced the provinceβs strategic change agenda by promoting inclusive economic growth, workforce development, and responsive public service.
By linking skills training with actual labor market demand, the job fair helped address the gap between available competencies and employer requirements. It likewise supported the provinceβs development priorities through inclusive employment, human-capital development, poverty reduction, and improved access to livelihood opportunities.
Through BEPO-PESO, the Provincial Government continued to strengthen the link between education, skills training, and employment. The successful conduct of the job fair demonstrated how strategic partnerships among government agencies, training institutions, and the private sector could translate public investments in human-capital development into concrete employment opportunities for Boholanos.
The PGBh-TESDA-Bohol World Cafe of Opportunities Job Fair 2026 reflected the provinceβs sustained commitment to building a skilled, employable, competitive, and resilient Boholano workforce. Through initiatives that brought skills and opportunities closer to the people, the Provincial Government helped ensure that economic progress translated into meaningful employment and better lives for Boholano families.
