For the residents of Barangay Bari, Sibalom, Antique, pot making is an art that delights them, a source of living that sustains them from time immemorial and an enduring “passion” that was handed down from their ancestors. A potters or “maninihon” in local term, would collect clay from the fields near Sibalom River, knead it and mold it continue reading : DOLE Keeps the Potter’s Wheel Turning
Championing the rights of the child, a region-wide campaign against child labor was launched by DOLE RO 6 to highlight the celebration of the World Day Against Child Labor (WADCL) on June 12, 2023. Through Project Angel Tree, a series of advocacy to end and eliminate child labor was conducted at the different key areas continue reading : Region-wide campaign highlights World Day Against Child Labor celeb in WV
Aiming for excellence in the delivery of services, a performance assessment of the Public Employment Service Office in Western Visayas (PESO-WV) kicks-off today at the Zuri Hotel, Iloilo City. The first batch of PESO Managers (75) gather to evaluate the performance of the different PESOs for the first semester of the year and to provide continue reading : PESO-WV Evaluates Performance
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) awards a Plaque of recognition to DOLE RO 6 for its meaningful contributions and for the strong support to the OVP in achieving its goals in changing the lives of the Filipino people. In her speech, Vice President Sara Duterte underlined the common aspirations of the different continue reading : DOLE RO 6 receives Office of the Vice President PASIDUNGOG AWARD
A region-wide capacity building for Labor Inspectors on the conduct of inspection at haciendas was organized by Regional Director Atty. Sixto T. Rodriguez, Jr. to ensure the promotion of the rights and welfare of the sacadas or migratory sugarcane workers. “The welfare of the sacadas from the Island of Panay and Negros Occidental is at the forefront of this undertaking,” said continue reading : Labor Inspectors focus on sacadas rights, welfare in haciendas
DOLE RO 6 continuously opens wider horizons of its services by building alliances and network of partnerships to promote economic growth of the marginalized sector. Recently, twenty-five (25) individuals coming from various associations, cooperatives, LGUs, SUCs and NGAs attended the Basic Orientation Course on Kabuhayan cum Accreditation of Co-Partners at DOLE RO 6-Negros Occidental continue reading : Strengthening partnerships for sustainability and growth
Members of the Carles Sea-Land Transport Cooperative (CASELATCO) pose for photo opportunity after the release of the motor bancas (inset). When the COVID 19 restrictions were lifted, the tourism industry, as well as the employment and livelihood opportunities, in Northern Iloilo particularly in the Municipality of Carles are gaining back their form. The situation continue reading : DOLE Expands Livelihood Opportunities to Tourism Industry’s Informal Workers
The beneficiaries from Cadiz City receive the check for the Basic Commodities Store Project An opportunity for women empowerment starts rolling for the different women’s group in Negros Occidental as the nation culminated the National Women’s Month celebration with the theme “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society”. Sixty-eight (68) women-beneficiaries from Brgy. Tiglawigan, Cadiz City continue reading : Livelihood Projects for Negrense Women Empowerment Kicks off
It is sheer determination, perseverance and a little help from DOLE that made Jerson Ocera land on top. His notable interest in the intricacies of machines and his excellence in numbers since he was young propelled his dream to become an engineer. Despite having the required knowledge and skills, reaching his dream was never easy. continue reading : SPES Baby is 9th place in Eng’g Licensure Exam
The TUPAD workers engage in road clearing and repair of damaged public structure as part of their community service. More than 700 informal workers in the Province of Antique availed of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) emergency employment program after Tropical Storm Paeng destroyed most of their livelihood. The typhoon brought continue reading : 700 Paeng-hit Antiqueños avail of Php3.1M TUPAD assistance