MAKATI City Mayor Abby Binay on Monday announced that the city government will hold its 2nd Mega Job Fair for the year on November 9 from 10 a.m. onward at the Activity Center, second level of Ayala Malls in Circuit Makati.
In a news statement, the mayor encouraged job seekers, both Makati residents and non-residents, to participate in the event, which will offer a variety of employment opportunities to everyone, including persons with disability (PWDs).
“The job fair is open to Makatizens and all job seekers. There is no age limit, and persons with disability are also welcome to apply, as we have some partner-companies who have expressed their desire to hire PWD applicants, including the deaf-mute,” Mayor Abby said.
The mayor thanked the participating firms and establishments for supporting the efforts of the city government to create more employment opportunities for all, especially Makati residents. “We gratefully appreciate the staunch support of our partners in the private sector for one of our major thrusts toward promoting inclusive progress in Makati,” Mayor Abby said.
Based on her directive, the Makati Public Employment Service Office (PESO) has also made arrangements to provide free printing and photocopying services to applicants at the job fair. “Applicants may bring their flash drive and have their resume or biodata printed out and photocopied for free at the activity venue,” PESO chief Vissia Marie Aldon said.
Aldon said companies that have confirmed their participation in the mega job fair include George Optical, Samjin Amook, Mi Department Store, The Burgery Inc., Torch Circuit Lane, Fox Box, China Bank, Regalong Pambahay, Rustans SuperCenter Inc, Uniqlo, Bench, Dunkin Donuts, Andok’s Letchon, Nail-A-Holics and Mirof Resources Inc.
Also on the list are More Than Jobs, Group Perspective Inc., CNT, Guill Berns, Rackshack Circuit Makati, BFL Bookstore, Market Place Christian Church Transport & Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Philippine Survey Research Center, Receivers and Liquidators, Serenitea and Mesa Restaurant, among others.
Similar to previous job fairs held by the city, national government agencies involved in providing employment-related services will also participate and extend their services to jobseekers. These include the Department of Labor and Employment, Government Insurance Service System, Pag-Ibig and PhilHealth.