Over 5K jobs up for grab in Indepedence Day job fair

Atotal of 5,574 jobs from 47 local and overseas employers will be open to applicants during the Kalayaan Job Fair on Monday at SM City Davao.

Spearheaded by the Department of Labor and Employment 11 (DOLE 11), the Kalayaan Job Fair is part of a nationwide simul- taneous activity to be held in celebration of the country’s 125th Independence Day.

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Lorraine Grace Ugsang, during the I-Speak Media Conference on Thursday, invited all applicants to participate in the job fair which they now modified to become more streamlined.

“We have been conducting this job fair for more than 10 years and the processes are still the same. However, we try to be more efficient in the delivery of kadtong sa traffic sa applicants

The executive order, issued on June 8, 2023, aims to strengthen the promotion, growth, and development of programs and services for the city’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Recognizing the crucial role of MSMEs in driving economic growth and achieving countryside industrialization, the State has declared its commitment to supporting and encouraging the development of these enterprises across all productive sectors. The reconstitution of the Davao City MSMED Council is a significant step towards fulfilling this commitment.

Under the new executive order, the council will be chaired by the city mayor or a duly authorized representative, with the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) president serving as the vice-chairperson. The council’s members include representatives from various local and national government agencies, business organizations, and associations in the city.

The City MSMED Council’s key functions include Creating an enabling environment for business growth.

Formulating a Local Entrepreneurship Development Plan

Developing policies and guidelines for local enterprises. Providing beneficial services to entrepreneurs and local enterprises.

The City MSMED Council will hold quarterly meetings to discuss strategies, review progress, and address emerging challenges. Serving as the permanent secretariat, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Davao City Field Office coordinates meetings and ensures the effective delivery of council activities and programs.

Funding for the council’s operational expenses will be sourced from the Office of the City Mayor’s available funds and the council’s resources generated through trade fairs and other activities. The executive order also allows the council to accept donations from organizations, provided the funds are used to implement MSME promotion and development programs and projects.

By reconstituting the MSMED Council and reinforcing its mandate, the mayor aims to empower MSMEs, drive economic growth, and create more opportunities for the city’s residents.

For the complete provisions of EO 14, Series of 2023, click https://www.davaocity.gov. ph/transparency/executive-orders/2023-2/. CIO