DOLE RO8 - North Leyte

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃: Statement of Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma as he steps down as the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment.
Secretary Laguesma extends his deepest gratitude to His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the trust and confidence to serve the Filipino people.

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃: Statement of Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma as he steps down as the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment.

Secretary Laguesma extends his deepest gratitude to His Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the trust and confidence to serve the Filipino people.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄-𝐑𝐎𝟖 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟏𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 ₱𝟏𝟒𝟔-𝐌 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬
𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 – The Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office VIII (DOLE-RO8) marked the 124th Labor Day celebration on May 1, 2026, by awarding a total of ₱146 million worth of assistance to 17,643 workers across Eastern Visayas.
With the theme, “Disenteng Trabaho Para sa Lahat: Iisang Hangarin, Bagong Pilipinas, Sama-samang Mararating,” the celebration highlighted the government’s continuing commitment to promoting decent work and strengthening support mechanisms for workers throughout the region.
Livelihood grants amounting to ₱52,393,002 under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) were awarded to 14 municipalities across the region for the implementation of various livelihood projects, benefiting 1,589 workers.
15,325 beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program received wages totaling ₱85,860,090 through payout activities conducted at various sites across Eastern Visayas.
In addition, DOLE-RO8 awarded ₱4,940,718 in financial assistance under the DOLE Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) to 11 establishments, benefiting 89 employees.
Further, 640 beneficiaries of the Government Internship Program (GIP) received stipends amounting to ₱2,814,202.
In his message during the commemorative program held at the Tacloban City Convention Center, DOLE-RO8 Regional Director Atty. Dax B. Villaruel underscored the invaluable contributions of Filipino workers and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to ensuring access to decent and productive employment opportunities.
“Ang pagdiriwang na ito ay hindi lamang pagkilala sa sipag at dedikasyon ng ating mga manggagawa, kundi pagpapatibay rin ng ating sama-samang paninindigan na itaguyod ang kanilang mga karapatan at tiyakin ang pagkakaroon ng mga oportunidad para sa disenteng trabaho,” said Villaruel.
Also present at the main event were Assistant Regional Director Atty. Joan N. Noya-Nidua, together with Mr. Jeremias Abilar Jr., President of the Biliran Electric Cooperative (BILECO) Inc. Employees Union, and Atty. Tyron Jan Albao, Human Resource Officer of the Leyte II Electric Cooperative, Inc., who delivered solidarity messages on behalf of the labor and management sectors, respectively.
The program concluded with closing remarks delivered by Engr. Emmanuel Y. de la Cruz, Head of the DOLE North Leyte Field Office, which signaled the formal opening of the Job Fair and Kadiwa ng Pangulo livelihood fair.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
Join us for the 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐙𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 in celebration of the 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤. This activity aims to encourage not only physical fitness but also a healthy psychosocial working environment for all.
📍 Libertad Plaza, Leyte Capitol, Tacloban City
📅 April 25, 2026
⏰ Call Time: 4:00 AM
OPEN TO ALL...NO REGISTRATION FEE
Route:
Libertad Plaza → UP Tacloban → City Hall → City Engineering Office → RTR Plaza → Savemore → DOLE → back to Libertad Plaza
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 finishers in both Male and Female categories.
We invite everyone to take part in this meaningful initiative towards safer and healthier workplaces.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

Join us for the 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐙𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 in celebration of the 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤. This activity aims to encourage not only physical fitness but also a healthy psychosocial working environment for all.

📍 Libertad Plaza, Leyte Capitol, Tacloban City
📅 April 25, 2026
⏰ Call Time: 4:00 AM

OPEN TO ALL...NO REGISTRATION FEE

Route:
Libertad Plaza → UP Tacloban → City Hall → City Engineering Office → RTR Plaza → Savemore → DOLE → back to Libertad Plaza

Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 finishers in both Male and Female categories.

We invite everyone to take part in this meaningful initiative towards safer and healthier workplaces.