CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)--To strengthen and empower the region's Public Employment Service Office (PESO) managers and Job Placement Officers (JPOs), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-10 conducted the 2022 Regional DOLE-10 and PESO/JPO Year-End Performance Assessment (YEPA), Planning and Target Setting, and Learning Sessions on 2023 Employment Activities Cum Recognition Night at Chali Beach Resort, here.

Spearheaded by DOLE-10 Regional Director Albert E. Gutib through the Bureau of Local Employment team of the Technical Support and Services Division, the activity also aimed to measure the performance of the PESOs and JPOs for the year 2022 and provide a venue to open opportunities for improvement in the delivery of employment programs and services in the local government units and school-based job facilitation activities. 

"This two-day activity is an opportunity to learn new knowledge, exchange information on good practices in employment facilitation services, and disseminate current labor market trends that include significant program developments," Gutib said. 

He also acknowledged the contributions of PESOs and JPOs, the participation of the LGUs, private partners, and other stakeholders in the implementation of various programs of DOLE like TUPAD, Livelihood, and GIPs that provide employment in the community. 

Issues and concerns were also addressed, followed by action planning and target setting for CY 2023 presented by Hannah Marie Arreza, planning officer. 

Meanwhile, DOLE-10 Assistant Regional Director Estrella Uy Pahalla welcomed the delegates to the activity, saying, "As we learn together, we continue to work as one in the interest of improving the employment situation in this region through each and everyone’s efforts. Let’s enjoy while we work; together we can be better. Yesterday, we were always better than today." 

An oath-taking ceremony for the 2023–2025 new set of Public Employment Service Office Managers Association of the Philippines (PESOMAP)-10 officers was also one of the highlights of the PESO Year-End Performance Assessment (YEPA) 2022, followed by a turnover ceremony between Kathleen Kate D. Sorilla, the outgoing PESOMAP President, and Ma. Corazon T. Descallar, the incoming PESOMAP, Inc. President for CY 2023–2025. 

Special citations and monetary incentives for service awards for PESO managers and JPOs were given as tokens for their efforts to deliver what is expected in ensuring the best quality services the public deserves. 

Gutib further commended all the incoming and outgoing hardworking individuals who painstakingly dedicate and commit their services to the organization. 

Capping off the night is the awarding of the PESOMAP-10 King and Queen winners. 

The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) is a non-fee-charging multi-employment service facility or entity established or accredited pursuant to Republic Act No. 8759, otherwise known as the PESO Act of 1999. 

It ensures prompt, timely, and efficient delivery of employment services and the provision of information about DOLE programs. (DOLE-10/PIA-10)