Job seekers line up during an Independence Day job fair in Tuguegarao City where around 1,500 vacancies from local and international employers were offered, with several applicants hired on the spot. (Photo courtesy of PIA-Region 2)
TUGUEGARAO CITY — Around 1,000 job seekers flocked to a private mall here on June 12 to apply for 1,500 job vacancies offered by 53 local and international employers during an Independence Day job fair.
About 30 applicants were hired on the spot (HOTS), with more expected as the fair continued, according to Labor and Employment Regional Director Elpidio Jesus Atal Jr., who said the event underscored efforts to provide immediate employment opportunities and connect qualified applicants with potential employers.
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