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5/1/2009 6:38 PM
People’s Credit and Finance Corporation (PCFC) participated in what is known to be the biggest local and overseas jobs fair in the Philippines last May 1, 2009 coinciding Labor Day organized to stir employment amid the global economic crunch that is hitting the country. Dubbed as “Jobapalooza ‘09”, the said event was spearheaded by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in cooperation with government and private institutions.
Vice President Noli De Castro formally launched the event and was the keynote speaker during the forum. National labor union leaders joined as they inspired thousands of job-seekers to adopt positive outlook while assuring them of bright economic landscape ahead. Representatives from both the government and private institutions; employers, recruitment agencies, local
government units and other government agencies threw full support to the event.
Thousands of jobless Filipinos swarmed the SMX Convention Center at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City even hours before the opening time. Local and overseas employers offered job opportunities to potential applicants. Other activities such as livelihood skills demonstration, business products display, and distribution of training and scholarship certificates were also conducted.
PCFC’s Mr. Dennis A. Monong, Assistant Vice President for NCR and Southern Luzon Operations, presented PCFC’s microfinance products & services. More than a hundred participants queued at PCFC booth to inquire on how to avail loans for micro business.
PCFC has been actively supporting various government initiatives as it intensifies its mission to generate employment opportunities geared at uplifting the lives of poor Filipinos.
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