DOLE offers over 115,000 jobs at nationwide Labor Day job fairs

8 articles · Updated · People Matters · Apr 27

At least 115,358 vacancies will be available across 88 sites on May 1, 2026, with participation from 1,280 local companies in sectors like retail, manufacturing, BPO, and hospitality.
The initiative supports President Marcos Jr.’s agenda to reduce poverty and improve employment, as the unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in February 2026 but remains above last year’s 3.8%.
Underemployment remains a concern at 11.8%, with 5.84 million seeking better jobs. DOLE urges job seekers to bring resumes and IDs to maximize opportunities at the accessible, mall-based job fairs.

Will 115,000 new jobs be enough to combat the Philippines' 11.8% underemployment rate?

With foreign investment declining, can local job fairs truly sustain long-term economic growth?

Beyond job matching, what is being done to fix the national skilled labor shortage?

How will job fairs help fresh graduates overcome the 'experience required' barrier to employment?

With AI threatening BPO jobs, are these fairs filling roles that will soon become obsolete?

As living costs rise, do the jobs offered provide a living wage or just the minimum?