Pangasinan PESO wins regional award
LINGAYEN —Bringing employment opportunities closer to Pangasinenses has been one of the priorities of the provincial government.
For its programs in enhancing employment services for the people, the Pangasinan Provincial Employment Services Office (PESO) was recognized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as Top Regional Performer (1st Class Provincial Category) during awarding rites held at the Camayan beach resort, Subic Bay, Zambales, last January 24, which also coincided with the Regional PESO YEPA (Year-Ender Planning Assessment).
Governor Amado T. Espino Jr. was recognized as best provincial chief executive for his efforts in making Pangasinan number 1 in manpower development, while PESO Manager Alex Ferrer was cited as Best Performing PESO Manager in Region 1.
Only the provinces of Pangasinan and La Union, which consequently ended up as 1st runner-up, qualified for the regional award, Ferrer said.
Ferrer, who received the award from DOLE Regional Director Grace Y. Ursua, said: “the regional award gained nomination for the province of Pangasinan in the national level.”
Pangasinan PESO was among top seven 2011 National Best PESO Awardees (1st class provincial category). Ferrer received the national award given by DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz during the national PESO Congress held in Baguio City in October 11, 2012.
Prior to the awarding, DOLE had a comprehensive review of PESO’s accomplishments in year 2011 which include: local and overseas placements, implementation of DOLE programs, career employment coaching and leadership and organization skills contributing to employment.
Under the administration of Espino, the provincial government had maximized the capability of the PESO to expand local and overseas employment opportunities for Pangasinenses.
Pangasinan PESO, in coordination with various recruitment agencies, goes full blast in its international job placements this February with three major recruitment fairs, Ferrer announced. (PIO/Mark Gerry Naval Oblanca)
