The Public Employment Services Office (PESO) is a non-fee charging multi-employment service facility established pursuant to Republic Act No. 8759, otherwise known as the PESO Act of 1999.
PESO is community-based and maintained largely by Local Government Units (LGUs). It is linked to the regional offices of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for coordination and technical supervision, and to the DOLE central office to constitute the national employment service network.
- Assistance to licensed recruitment agencies conducting special recruitment activities
- POEA-authorized agencies only
- Free use of office facilities and staff support
- Assistance to local companies and sub-contractors
- Job matching and preliminary screening
- Free use of facilities and staff assistance
- Employment assistance for poor but deserving students
- 15–45 day employment with DOLE wage subsidy
- For ages 15–25 years old
- Career guidance and interview tips
- Resume and application letter assistance
- Referral to local and overseas employers
- Referral to TESDA training centers in Bataan
- Bataan Government–EEI Joint Training Project
- Technical and vocational courses
- Pre-departure and Family Assistance Loans
- Education for Development Scholarship Program
- OFW Groceria livelihood project referrals
All land or sea-based licensed recruitment agencies may seek PESO-Pilar's assistance in conducting Special Recruitment Activities (SRA) in the municipality. PESO-Pilar ensures that the agency is duly authorized by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and will not allow agencies with incomplete documents to conduct SRA.
Agencies may use the office facilities and equipment, and may request staff support — all free of charge.
- Letter of intent and copies of Accreditation Certification
- Confirmed Job Orders from principal employers abroad
- Both must be duly approved by POEA
- Bio-data with complete job description and picture
- NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate
- NBI Clearance (for abroad)
- Employment / Training Certificate
- Valid Passport
- Photocopy of WQT (for welders)
- Whole body picture in formal attire (for waiters/waitresses)
Local establishments, sub-contractor agencies, or companies may seek the assistance of PESO-Pilar in conducting special recruitment activities. They may use office facilities and equipment free of charge, and may request staff assistance.
Local employers may also leave their job orders with complete job descriptions for job matching.
- Confirmed job orders of the company or establishment
- Company profile
- Bio-data with complete job description and picture
- Barangay Certification
- Employment / Training Certificate
- Photocopy of WQT (for welders)
- Whole body picture in formal attire (for waiters/waitresses)
SPES aims to help poor but deserving students and out-of-school youth pursue their education by encouraging employment during summer vacation. Participating government agencies and private companies employ students for a minimum of 15 but not more than 45 days.
Employers are required to pay only 60% of the prevailing minimum wage. The remaining 40% is paid by DOLE upon the student's presentation of their enrollment form for the next school year.
- 15 to 25 years old
- Enrolled during the present school year/semester immediately preceding the summer vacation, or a drop-out who intends to re-enroll
- With certification of poor, low, or no income
- No failing grades
- Registration Form with I.D. pictures — 3 copies
- Proof of age: Birth or baptismal certificate, OR Affidavit of 2 disinterested parties
- Proof of passing rating: Form 138, Certification from school registrar, or certified true copy of class card
- Proof of family income: Latest Income Tax Return of parents/guardian, OR Certification from employer that parents/guardian have been displaced from work
PESO-Pilar provides employment assistance to applicants and job seekers through referrals. Career Guidance and Counseling is also offered to assist applicants throughout the recruitment process, including interview tips, resume writing, and job matching based on abilities and interests.
For job opportunities, employers may call or visit PESO to post job vacancies. PESO assists by conducting preliminary screening and referring qualified applicants.
- Name and address of the requesting company
- Person to whom the referral letter will be addressed
- Contact/telephone number
- Job vacancies / vacant positions
- Number of persons to be hired
- Qualifications and requirements of desired applicants
- Curriculum Vitae / Resume with 2"×2" picture
- Transcript of Records or Form 138 (for high school graduates)
- Police Clearance or NBI Clearance
- Extra picture, preferably 1"×1"
- Employment Certificates (if available)
- Bio-data with complete job description and picture
- NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate
- NBI Clearance (for abroad)
- Employment / Training Certificate
- Valid Passport
- Photocopy of WQT (for welders)
- Whole body picture in formal attire (for waiters/waitresses)
PESO-Pilar refers applicants who want to enroll in Manpower Skills Training Programs offered by two TESDA training centers in Bataan. The Provincial Government, in partnership with EEI, also provides training at SUNRISE Company in Samal, Bataan. The program seeks to make both the labor force and management globally competitive.
- Complete set of resume with pictures
- Endorsement from the Punong Barangay
- Barangay Clearance
- Police Clearance
- Medical Certificate
- Valid Passport
- Enables existing livelihood undertakings of self-employed workers in the informal economy to grow into viable and sustainable businesses
- Enables informal economy workers affected by natural calamities, disasters, and armed conflict to restore lost livelihood resources
- Enables the long-term unemployed poor — including youth, differently-abled persons, and indigenous peoples — to engage in productive livelihood
- Farmers and fisherfolk
- Ambulant vendors or peddlers
- Tricycle or pedicab drivers and operators
- Long-term unemployed poor
- Certificate of Registration
- By-Laws
- DOLE Application Form for Assistance
- Financial Statements
- List of Officers and Members
- Board Resolution Authorizing the Request for Assistance
- Endorsement
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) — Migrant Desk offers the following loan and scholarship programs for OFWs and their dependents. PESO-Pilar assists in the referral and application process.
A loan granted to OFWs to defray the cost of pre-departure requirements such as placement/processing fees, subsistence allowance, clothing allowance, and pocket money.
Who can avail: OFWs who have processed their travel papers legally with valid overseas employment contracts.
- Duly accomplished PDL application form
- Passport and Visa
- Duly processed Employment Contract
- Overseas Employment Certificate
- Proof of OWWA Membership
- Two (2) valid Identification Cards
A loan granted to currently employed OWWA-member OFWs for their legitimate dependents/families who have been affected during emergency situations.
- Duly accomplished FAL application form
- Two (2) valid IDs
- Passport and Visa
- Proof of OWWA Membership
A scholarship grant offered to qualified beneficiaries/dependents of OWWA members who wish to enroll in any 4–5 year baccalaureate course.
- Filipino Citizen
- Beneficiary/dependent of an OWWA member
- Not more than 21 years of age
- High school graduate
- In good health
- Passed college admission test of the intended school
- Accomplished application form — 2 sets
- 1"×1" ID pictures — 2 copies
- Proof of relationship to member / Birth Certificate
- Form 137 or transcript of records
- Proof of OWWA contributions
A livelihood assistance project extended as an interest-free loan in the form of merchandise/goods worth ₱50,000.00.
- OFW family circles organized by OWWA Community Development Organizers
- OFW returnees and displaced OFWs
- OFW federations, organizations, and cooperatives
- Application form
- Business plan
- Proof of OWWA contributions of OFW relatives
- Registration with SEC, CDA, DTI, or DOLE
- Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws (for corporations)
- Constitution and By-Laws (for organizations/associations)
- Certification authorizing officers to contract loan
- Oath of undertaking