Participants from various Davao City PESOs and JPOs gather for a group photo during the PESO Mid-Year Planning and Assessment (MYPA).
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM) participated in the 2026 Public Employment Service Office Managers Association of the Philippines (PESOMAP) Mid-Year Planning and Assessment (MYPA) held on August 24–25, 2026, at the Apo View Hotel in Davao City, with Ms. Trisha May Menoy representing the institution. The two-day activity brought together Public Employment Service Office (PESO) managers and personnel, Job Placement Officers (JPOs), Department of Labor and Employment XI (DOLE XI) personnel, PESOMAP members, and other employment and workforce development stakeholders from across the Davao Region.
Mapúa MCM’s participation underscored the institution’s commitment to strengthening career placement and employment facilitation initiatives. The activity provided an avenue for the institution to engage with PESOs, JPOs, government agencies, and other employment stakeholders while gaining insights into labor market trends, emerging employment opportunities, and government programs that support workforce development.
The gathering also served as a platform for knowledge sharing and the exchange of best practices in job placement and career services. Through discussions on employment programs, labor market information, and career facilitation strategies, participating institutions and organizations were able to identify approaches that can further support jobseekers, students, and graduates as they transition into the workforce.
Representatives from the Davao City Job Placement Offices (JPOs) and Public Employment Service Office (PESO) XI gather for a photo during the MYPA.
The event featured several government and employment-sector leaders and representatives, including Atty. Dax B. Villaruel, Regional Director of DOLE XI; Ms. Lilibeth D. Pantinople, PESO Manager of Davao City, and Mr. Rolly Impas, LPT, JD, MBA, President of PESOMAP. Among the distinguished guests were Davao City Councilors Pamela Librado-Morata and Ragde Nino P. Ibuyan, who expressed support for strengthened collaboration among LGUs, DOLE XI, PESOs, and JPOs in advancing employment and livelihood opportunities in the region.
Other speakers included Mohammad I. Victor, Regional Director of OWWA XI; Atty. Connie Beb A. Torralba, Director II of DOLE XI Davao City Field Office; Suzette Jane Antiveros, Regional Employment Focal; and Elvi Cathe Lzil O. Moliva, Alternate Regional Employment Focal.
Among the discussions were updates on OWWA programs, the accomplishments of regional employment initiatives, and the Labor Market Information (LMI) System. These discussions provided participating PESOs and JPOs with information that can help strengthen employment facilitation, referral mechanisms, and career services in their respective institutions and communities. DOLE XI similarly highlighted that the MYPA serves as an important venue to assess employment programs and strengthen coordination among DOLE, PESOs, and JPOs across the region.
By participating in the 2026 PESOMAP Mid-Year Planning and Assessment, Mapúa MCM further strengthened its engagement with employment and workforce development stakeholders in the region. The activity contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4: Quality Education by supporting career development and workforce preparation; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth by strengthening employment facilitation and graduate employability; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by fostering collaboration among higher education institutions, government agencies, PESOs, JPOs, and other employment stakeholders.