Pili, Camarines Sur
March 7, 2025

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated his commitment to empowering Filipinos through initiatives focused on job creation and health services when he led the ‘Trabaho at Serbisyong Pangkalusugan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ event in Pili, Camarines Sur.

Speaking before job seekers, most of whom are graduating Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, the President underscored the importance of closing the gap in job mismatch to ensure long-term employment.

“Alam niyo po ay napakaimportante na makapag-matching ng trabaho. Ano ‘yung kakayahan ng isang nais magtrabaho ay kailangan makahanap siya ng trabaho na bagay sa kanya… Kailangan ang hinahanap natin ‘yung trabaho na tatagal, ‘yung makakapagbigay talaga ng magandang hanapbuhay sa bawat mga – sa lahat ng ating manggagawa para naman sila ay makapagbigay ng kaunting ginhawa sa kanilang sarili at sa kanilang mga pamilya, at sa kanilang komunidad,” he said.

In addition to the job fair, a medical mission was conducted benefiting over 600 patients through medical services in collaboration with the Bicol Medical Center.

“Alam naman po natin na napakahalaga para sa atin na ang ating kalusugan ay ligtas sa kahit na anong sakit at ligtas sa kung ano-anomang karamdaman,” he stated.

The Chief Executive also highlighted the ongoing efforts of his Administration to deliver these services nationwide. “Ang una naming tinitingnan kung ano ang pinakamagandang serbisyo na maibigay namin sa tao… Wala tayong sakit. Mayroon tayong trabaho para mayroon tayong magandang hanapbuhay. Mayroon tayong mabilhan ng mga pangangailangan na hindi – na medyo nakakamura nang kaunti, hindi kasing mahal doon sa ibang lugar,” he added.

Concluding his remarks, President Marcos Jr. thanked the private sector participants in the job fair, underscoring that the collaboration between the government and the private sector is crucial for economic development.

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