Government Service Category: DOLE

The Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) and Pre-Application Orientation Seminar (PAOS) are designed to prepare job seekers for both local and overseas employment. These sessions educate participants about the hiring process, job market conditions, worker rights, and the risks of illegal recruitment.

By ensuring that applicants are informed before they apply or leave for work, PEOS and PAOS promote safe, responsible, and well-prepared employment choices. They foster awareness and empowerment, helping every Filipino worker enter the workforce with knowledge and confidence.

The National Skills Registry Program (NSRP) is a digital database that consolidates the profiles, skills, and qualifications of Filipino workers nationwide. Managed through PESOs, it serves as a valuable reference for employers seeking competent workers and for government planners assessing workforce capabilities.

Through the NSRP, the government gains a clear picture of available talents, helping design training and employment programs that match current and projected labor demands. For workers, registration opens more avenues for visibility and potential job matching with local and international opportunities.

Labor Market Information (LMI) services involve the collection, analysis, and distribution of data related to employment trends, occupational outlooks, and industry developments. This information helps job seekers, employers, and policymakers make data-driven decisions about careers, training, and workforce planning.

By providing accurate and timely insights — such as in-demand jobs, wage statistics, and regional labor conditions — LMI services play a crucial role in aligning education, skills development, and employment policy with evolving economic realities. It turns data into actionable knowledge that supports sustainable and inclusive labor market growth.

Career counseling and employment coaching services provide job seekers with guidance on choosing suitable career paths and improving their job search strategies. Certified counselors assist individuals in identifying their skills, interests, and labor market opportunities to help make informed career decisions.

Employment coaching may include helping applicants prepare for interviews, improve résumés, and understand workplace expectations. These personalized interventions build confidence, promote employability, and empower individuals to take charge of their professional development.

Job Fairs — both traditional (on-site) and virtual — are coordinated efforts to bring employers and job seekers together in one venue for direct hiring opportunities. These events provide a convenient platform for applicants to meet multiple employers in a single day, submit résumés, and, in many cases, undergo interviews and receive job offers on the spot.

Virtual job fairs extend this accessibility further, removing geographic barriers and enabling participants to connect online from anywhere in the country. Whether physical or digital, job fairs are essential tools for tackling unemployment, supporting immediate placement, and connecting communities to both local and overseas labor opportunities.

PhilJobNet and the PESO Employment Information System (PEIS) serve as the national online platforms connecting job seekers and employers across the Philippines. Operated by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), these systems make the job-matching process more efficient by allowing individuals to create profiles, upload resumes, and explore verified vacancies nationwide. Employers, in turn, gain access to a wide pool of qualified applicants — helping bridge the gap between available talents and labor market demand.

Through these platforms, job seekers can conveniently search for opportunities by location, industry, or skill requirement. The integration of PEIS with local Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs) ensures that even grassroots-level applicants benefit from digital access to employment opportunities. It’s a major step toward inclusive and transparent recruitment in the country’s growing job market.

A. Core Employment Facilitation Services

PhilJobNet / PESO Employment Information System (PEIS) — national online job-matching portal connecting job seekers and employers
Job Fairs (Local and Virtual) — bring employers and job seekers together in one venue for on-the-spot hiring
Referral and Placement Services — matches job seekers to local and overseas job vacancies
Career Counseling and Employment Coaching — guidance for career decision-making and job search strategies
Labor Market Information (LMI) Services — dissemination of employment data, occupational outlooks, and industry trends
National Skills Registry Program (NSRP) — maintains a database of workers’ skills and qualifications
Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS/PAOS) — orientation for job seekers on overseas and local employment processes

B. Special Employment Programs

Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) — provides temporary work to poor but deserving students and out-of-school youth during summer and Christmas vacations
Government Internship Program (GIP / DOLE-GIP) — provides government work exposure and stipend to students and youth
JobStart Philippines Program — targets NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) aged 18–24; provides life skills training, technical skills training, and paid internships
Workers Hiring for Infrastructure Projects (WHIP) — links displaced workers and job seekers to employment in government infrastructure projects

C. Livelihood and Emergency Employment

Tulong Pangkabuhayan para sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) — emergency livelihood program providing short-term employment to displaced, underemployed, and seasonal workers
DOLE Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (DILEEP) — umbrella livelihood and emergency employment program for disadvantaged workers
Livelihood Assistance Grants — capital assistance and starter toolkits for workers transitioning to self-employment

D. Displaced Worker Assistance

DOLE Displacement Monitoring System — tracks layoffs, retrenchment, and closures for early response
Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) — transition support for workers affected by trade liberalization and economic restructuring

E. Overseas Employment & Reintegration (Coordinated with DMW/OWWA)

Balik-Manggagawa (BM) Online — processing of Overseas Employment Certificates (OEC) for returning OFWs
Reintegration Assistance Programs — links returning OFWs to livelihood and re-employment programs