In its continuing commitment to support job generation, SM Supermalls in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), hosted the Project DAPAT (DOLE Action Plan and Transition) Job Fair to support displaced information technology (IT) and digital workforce.
During the two-day event at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, 70 employers from the IT business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, retail, manpower agencies, hospitality, and overseas employment agencies welcomed 865 job seekers. Of these, 136 were hired on the spot.
“At SM, we believe that each person hired positively impacts five individuals— the average number in a Filipino household. This is why we eagerly anticipate the continuous announcements of applicants who were hired-on-the-spot,” said Royston Cabunag, Assistant Vice President for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Job Fairs, and Government Services at SM Supermalls.
Since January, SM has hosted over 170 job fairs in various malls nationwide, connecting more than 100,000 job seekers with employers and resulting in approximately 14,000 applicants being hired on the spot.
For more information about the SM Supermalls’ Job Fairs, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @SMSupermalls on social media.
About SM Supermalls
SM Supermalls, a division of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the Philippines’ leading developer, operator, and owner of world-class malls. SM Supermalls is dedicated to fostering sustainable and community-centric developments. Through initiatives like job fairs, SM Supermalls continues to play a pivotal role in nation-building, offering opportunities that transform lives and contribute to the well-being of Filipino communities.
