The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has detailed its key priorities for 2025, emphasizing the creation of quality jobs, adaptation to global employment trends, and enhanced worker protection. The agency aims to bridge the gap between the workforce and evolving industry demands through programs and policies.
The Department of Labor and Employment ( DOLE ) has outlined its key priorities for 2025, focusing on creating quality jobs, adapting to global employment trends, and enhancing worker protection. In an interview with Business Mirror, Labor Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma detailed these objectives as part of the agency’s strategy to bridge the gap between the country’s workforce and evolving industry demands.
DOLE will focus on delivering programs and policies that address the evolving needs of the labor market. The department’s approach includes expanding employment opportunities in regional areas to address the gap between urban and rural job markets. Sectors such as information technology-business process outsourcing (IT-BPO), green jobs, and construction are expected to drive job creation outside Metro Manila. We will continue to implement the Labor and Employment Plan 2023–2028, with a strong focus on regional and local initiatives that respond to specific labor market needs…These efforts aim to ensure that more Filipinos find stable, quality jobs in 2025, Laguesma explained. Expanding IT-BPO hubs beyond Metro Manila remains a priority, with provinces like Davao, Iloilo, and Bacolod positioned to attract more companies. These hubs are expected to benefit from lower operational costs and a growing pool of skilled workers, offering a promising opportunity to decentralize economic growth. Additionally, DOLE plans to strengthen its employment programs such as the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (Tupad) and the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) to help beneficiaries transition into more sustainable employment. We will connect them to skills development opportunities for better employability. Emergency employment programs will also be expanded to provide immediate assistance during crises while enabling workers to transition to sustainable jobs,” Laguesma said
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