CAPIZ – A total of 80 participants completed the 2026 JobStart Program and took part in a Job Matching Activity held at the Hall of Governors of the Capiz Provincial Capitol on July 27.
The activity marked the culmination of the program, which provided participants with a 10-day soft skills training designed to prepare them for employment.
Capiz Gov. Fredenil H. Castro, who attended the event, underscored the importance of preparation, opportunity, and good manners and right conduct as key qualities in building a successful career.
The Job Matching Activity was organized through the joint efforts of the Provincial Government of Capiz, through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and seven private companies.
Castro said the program aims to create more employment opportunities and improve the livelihood of Capiznon job seekers by enhancing their skills and work readiness.
Certificates of completion were awarded to the graduates during the ceremony, while top-performing trainees also received recognition for their outstanding performance.
The participating companies that offered immediate employment opportunities included Ugyon Microfinance Foundation Inc., Capiz New Agri-Industry System, Fingerprint Printing Services, Arce Marketing Corporation, Oxford Computer Solution Repair Center, PYVOT International Business Process Outsourcing, and Clipdata Computer Center.
Among those present were PESO Manager John Leo Marco D. Beldia, DOLE Capiz Provincial Head Atty. Ma. Ailyne P. Valaquio-Pueblo, DOLE Senior Labor and Employment Officer Jahara Suzanne Santa Maria, and members of the PESO-Capiz team.
The provincial government said the initiative forms part of its continuing efforts to strengthen employment opportunities and improve the employability of the local workforce.
