𝐏𝐄𝐒𝐎 𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘 𝐏𝐄𝐒𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒

The event was graced by Hon. Geraldine Collado, Sangguniang Panlungsod Member and Chairperson of the Committee on Labor and Employment. Also present were Donna Mae O. Baron, LEO III, and Jizri R. Ganancial, TUPAD Program Coordinator, from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Soccsksargen Field Office XII. Their presence highlighted the importance of continued collaboration between the local government and DOLE in implementing employment programs and initiatives that respond to the needs of workers, jobseekers, and communities.

For the “Search for Best-Performing Barangay PESO Coordinators”, the awardees were:

– 1st Place: Barangay San Rafael – ₱6,000 plus plaque

– 2nd Place: Virginia Grino – ₱4,000 plus plaque

– 3rd Place: Rajah Muda – ₱2,000 plus plaque

– 4th Place: EJC Montilla – ₱1,500 plus certificate

– 5th Place: San Pablo – ₱1,000 plus certificate

The congress also recognized outstanding barangays in various special award categories.

For “Most Number of Kasambahay Registered”, the awardees were Don Enrique JC Montilla, San Pablo, and Virginia Grino.

For “Most Number of First-Time Jobseekers”, the recognized barangays were San Pablo, New Isabela, and Poblacion.

For “Most Number of Monitored Livelihood Beneficiaries”, the awardees were Virginia Grino, San Pablo, Lancheta, EJC Montilla, and New Lagao.

Other special recognitions included:

– Best Barangay PESO Implementing DOLE Programs (SPES and DILP): Barangay Poblacion

– Most Active/Updated Bulletin Board: Rajah Muda

– Most Number of Referred Clients During City Hall sa Barangay: EJC Montilla

– Most Number of Skilled Workers Registered: Virginia Grino, San Rafael, and Rajah Muda

– Most Innovative Barangay PESO (Simplified Form for Barangay Skills Registration): Barangay San Rafael

– Best Office Setup: Barangay San Rafael

– Best Bulletin Board Layout and Setup: Barangay Calean

One of the key activities was the workshop on the National Skills Registration Program (NSRP), facilitated by Mr. Jodonelle Denver Theodore L. Manglicmot, PESO Staff. The session provided the Barangay PESO Coordinators with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of skills registration and strengthen their understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate and updated employment-related information. Through an organized registration process, the city can better identify the skills and qualifications available within communities and support more responsive employment facilitation.

The congress also included an open forum, where the participants were given the opportunity to raise questions, share their concerns and experiences, and discuss matters related to the implementation of PESO programs and the delivery of employment services in their respective barangays. The exchange encouraged open communication among the coordinators, the city PESO, and the representatives from DOLE, providing a venue to clarify concerns, share insights, and identify possible ways to improve coordination and service delivery.

The successful conduct of the 3rd Barangay PESO Congress Cum Awarding Ceremony reflects the continued commitment of PESO Tacurong City, the City Government of Tacurong headed by City Mayor Lina O. Montilla, PhD, and DOLE to strengthening grassroots employment services, promoting accessible employment opportunities, and building stronger partnerships with barangays