Leading the nation’s 124th Labor Day celebrations, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in General Santos City on Friday to spearhead a massive nationwide job fair initiative and announce a significant boost to the country’s employment landscape.
During a keynote address at the KCC Convention and Events Center, the President revealed that the administration’s aggressive investment-led growth strategy has secured nearly ₱2 trillion in approved investments. This capital influx is projected to generate approximately 150,000 new jobs for Filipinos across various sectors.
“Our goal is decent work for every Filipino,” President Marcos stated. “This is why I am streamlining the investment process in our country—to increase the number of available opportunities. Last year, we approved nearly two trillion pesos in investments, which will create nearly 150,000 jobs.”
Beyond investment figures, the President highlighted the success of the government’s grassroots employment programs. Since July 2022, the administration has conducted over 6,600 job fairs nationwide. These events have successfully facilitated the employment of more than 1.5 million job seekers, with over 250,000 individuals hired on the spot (HOTS).
To coincide with Labor Day festivities, the President launched a synchronized job fair series across 94 locations throughout the Philippines. These fairs, which will remain active through the end of May, offer a combined total of over 150,000 immediate vacancies.
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Venue Focus: In General Santos City, the KCC Mall served as a central hub where various government agencies established information booths to provide essential pre-employment services and streamlined processing for applicants.
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Strategic Objective: The administration remains committed to not only increasing the quantity of hires but also improving the quality and sustainability of jobs available to the Filipino workforce.
“We will continue to bring these job fairs to every corner of the country to bring these opportunities closer to every Filipino,” the President concluded.
The Labor Day celebrations in General Santos City underscore the administration’s ongoing commitment to labor rights and economic empowerment as the country moves toward a more robust, investment-driven economy.
