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What’s happening in Region VIII.
P4.2M DOLE-AMP grants awarded to 12 MSMEs in Eastern VisayasPALO, LEYTE – Twelve (12) establishments in Eastern Visayas received grants amounting to a total of P4,275,371.00 from the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. 8…
DOLE-RO8 spearheaded the Trabaho Agad Job Fair at Robinsons North Tacloban on June 12, 2026 in celebration of the 128th Philippine Independence Day.“Pawis ng Pilipino, Puso ng ating Bansa,” as emphasized by DOLE Secretary Francis N. Tolentino, reflects the enduring value of Filipino labor and the power of meaningful…
160 Hired on the Spot at DOLE-RO8 Trabaho Agad Job FairsTACLOBAN CITY – 160 jobseekers were hired on the spot (HOTS) during the Trabaho Agad Job Fairs spearheaded by the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. 8…
Stepping into digital employment service delivery: DOLE-RO8 launches ‘HIRE-Eastern Visayas’ platformPALO, LEYTE – The Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. 8 (DOLE-RO8) convened the 2025 Public Employment Service Office Year-End Performance Assessment…
Advancing Employment Excellence: DOLE-RO8 hosts 2025 PESO-YEPA cum Regional PESO CongressPALO, LEYTE - Strengthening the region’s workforce development through a convergence of innovation and ethical leadership, the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office…
DOLE RO-8 Equips Newly Designated PESO Managers and Job Placement Officers Through Regional Capacity Development TrainingThe Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office VIII successfully conducted the Capacity Development Training for Newly Designated Public Employment Service Office…
PESOMAEV Holds First Quarter Meeting to Advance Employment Services and Digital Transformation in Eastern VisayasThe Public Employment Service Office Managers Association of Eastern Visayas (PESOMAEV), Inc., successfully convened its First Quarter Meeting for CY 2026 on 23 March 2026 at…
Eastern Visayas enhances career guidance and job placement through regional career development support forumEastern Visayas strengthened its career development ecosystem as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office VIII successfully conducted the 2025 Career…
LOOK: Outstanding PESOs and JPOs honored in Search for Best PESO Regional AwardsPALO, LEYTE – The Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. 8 recognized exemplary Public Employment Service Offices and Job Placement Offices during the Search for…
PESOMAEV, Inc. elects new set of officers for 2026–2029 termPALO, LEYTE – The Public Employment Service Office Managers of Eastern Visayas, Inc. (PESOMAEV, Inc.) formally announced its newly elected officers who will serve for the term…
Strengthening Coconut Processing: DA-PhilMech and TESDA-Southern Leyte Collaborate on Competency Standards24 February 2026 - The MUFDA Farm hosted a benchmarking visit from DA-PhilMech representatives. The visit focused on studying Competency Standard (CS) Development for coconut…
TESDA Samar Holds Courtesy Meeting with Samar Top Officials to Strengthen Tailored-Fit TVET Implementation26 February 2026 — The TESDA Samar Provincial Office conducted a fruitful 3-in-1 courtesy meeting at Casa Ricardo, Catbalogan City, Samar, to reinforce collaboration and advance…