In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in the Course

Public Fiscal Administration

Assessment of the Employment Facilitation of the Province of Ilocos Norte

Submitted to Dr. Oscar Agpaoa

Professor
Rationale

It is a wonder why there are still a lot of jobless people when classified ads abound with

numerous spreads of job vacancies. On the other hand, employers continue to search for the right

workers for vacancies in their firms. This situation tells us that unemployment does not always

mean a lack of jobs. It may actually be a result of a job and skills mismatch.

The Public Employment Service Office of the Province of Ilocos Norte is helping

jobseekers and unemployed citizens seek job opportunities that fits the qualification. Although the

employment facilitation of the province is helping many people land a job, there are still many

who are unemployed or seeking employment.

Discussion

The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) is a non-fee charging multi-employment

service facility or entity established or accredited by the Department of Labor and Employment

(DOLE) pursuant to Republic Act No. 8759 otherwise known as the PESO act of 1999.

The PESO are linked to Regional Offices of the DOLE for coordination and technical

supervision, and to the DOLE Central Office, to constitute the National Employment Service

Network.

PESO offers employment facilitation among the people who needs help r seek

employment. PESO caters both local and overseas employment depending on the preference of

the applicant. Any willing applicant may visit the PESO for the matching of application to the

position.
Programs of PESO in the Province of Ilocos Norte

 Employment Referral – Referral of applicants to different companies that meet their

qualifications.

 Job Fairs – it is a one day event which is organized by the PESO. The office invites local

and overseas employers to cater to the needs of the jobseekers.

 Special Recruitment Activities – this event is either requested by the employer or the PESO

can invite one employer to conduct the Special Recruitment. It is a 1 or 2 days event in

which a single employer can avail if they have urgent hiring that needs to be filled-up

immediately.

 Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) – the SPES is a program that

helps underprivileged but deserving students work for 15 days with pay. This program also

helps the students have a glimpse on the processes of the government and gain experience

while on their vacation. Their salary will only be used on the continuation if their schooling.

 Career Counseling –

 Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers (TUPAD) – is a

community based package of assistance that provides emergency employment for

displaced workers, underemployed and seasonal workers, for a minimum period of 10 days,

but ‘not exceed of 30 days, depending on the nature of work to be performed.