MANILA, Philippines?The nationwide government-sponsored job fair on May 1 resulted in the hiring on the spot of about 10,000 jobseekers, the Department of Labor and Employment said Wednesday.
Labor Secretary Marianito Roque said the fair, dubbed ?Jobapolooza ?09? also referred 16,442 job seekers for employment in participating firms that offered highly in-demand jobs.
Such in-demand jobs include those in business processing outsourcing, information technology services, wholesale and retail, construction, food and beverage, hotels and restaurants, and manufacturing.
