In commemoration of the 121st anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence on June 12, the Department of Labor and Employment is holding 22 Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK) job and business fairs in 16 regions throughout the country.
An initial 70,000 vacancies will be offered by 560 participating employers, as reported by the Bureau of Local Employment.
Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III advised jobseekers to visit any of the job and business fairs slated in their areas to facilitate their search for employment, as numerous employers are gathered in just one venue.
Bello also urged jobseekers to be ready with the following application requirements: resume or curriculum vitae (bring extra copies for multiple job applications); 2 x 2 ID pictures; certificate of employment for those formerly employed; diploma and/or transcript of records; and authenticated birth certificate.
The 2019 Independence Day job and business fairs will be held at the following venues: National Capital Region—San Andres Sports Complex, Malate, Manila; Cordillera Administrative Region—Sky Zone, Porta Vaga Mall, Upper Session Road, Baguio City; Region 1—Nepo Mall, Dagupan City; Candon Civic Center, Candon City, Ilocos Sur; Union Christian College, San Fernando City, La Union; Region 2—People’s Gymnasium, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Region 3—Ayala Malls, Harbor Point, Subic Freeport Zone, Zambales; Region 4A—Pavilion Mall, Biñan City, Laguna; Liwasang Aguinaldo, Kawit, Cavite; MIMAROPA—San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Odiongan, Romblon; Region 5—Robinsons Place, Naga City; Region 6—888 Premier Mall, Bacolod City; Region 7—Cebu City Sports Complex/Abellana National School; Lapu-Lapu City; Lamberto L. Macias Sports and Cultural Center, Dumaguete City; Region 8—Provincial Covered Court, Catbalogan City, Samar; Region 9—KCC Mall de Zamboanga, Gov. Camins Ave. Zamboanga City; Region 10—Atrium, Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City; Region 11—NCCC Mall Buhangin, Km. 7, Tigatto Road, Buhangin, Davao City; Region 12—Trade Hall, SM City Gensan, General Santos City and CARAGA–PLGU Training Center, Capitol, Butuan City
The 2019 Independence Day is observed with the theme, “Kalayaan 2019 Tapang ng Bayan, Malasakit sa Mamamayan.”