DepEd, DOLE expand Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair nationwide to support SHS, ALS jobseekers

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QUEZON CITY, 25 March 2026 — The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) are expanding the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) to at least two schools in every region nationwide to help senior high school and Alternative Learning System (ALS) graduates transition more easily from school to work.

The initiative is part of the Bagong Pilipinas agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration, which seeks to bring government services closer to communities and open more employment pathways for Filipino youth.

The nationwide rollout follows the successful pilot implementation of the program, which connects learners directly to employers while allowing them to process pre-employment requirements in one location.

During the nationwide launch at Batasan Hills National High School in Quezon City, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the initiative also responds to the challenges faced by families amid global economic pressures and rising costs.

“Sa panahon na nararamdaman ng maraming pamilya ang epekto ng krisis sa ekonomiya at pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin, mahalaga na inilalapit ng pamahalaan ang mga serbisyo at oportunidad sa ating mga kabataan,” Angara said.

“Sa pamamagitan ng Serbisyo Fair, hindi na kailangang gumastos at pumunta pa sa iba’t ibang tanggapan upang makuha ang mga dokumentong kailangan para makapaghanapbuhay,” he added.

Under the program, learners can secure pre-employment-related documents such as police and NBI clearances, PhilHealth registration, and other requirements that are often needed by first-time jobseekers.

DOLE Undersecretary Carmela I. Torres of the Employment and Human Resource Development Cluster said the partnership between DepEd and DOLE strengthens efforts to ensure that young Filipinos are able to transition more smoothly from education to employment or what we call school-to-work transition.

“Through this partnership, we are bridging the gap between academic preparation and the realities of the labor market. Our goal is to increase employability and expand access to the employment opportunities of Senior highschool graduates through this Serbisyo Fair,” Undersecretary Torres said.

Private companies also participate in the fairs, offering job vacancies and conducting recruitment activities directly in schools.

Initial results from the pilot rollout showed strong participation from both government agencies and private employers. In nine schools across Metro Manila, Sorsogon, Talisay City in Cebu, and Panabo City in Davao del Norte, 300 learners were hired on the spot, while 1,428 beneficiaries availed themselves of free government clearances and other employment-related services.

Around 600 learners joined the launch event in Batasan Hills National High School, together with more than 20 private companies offering job vacancies and recruitment opportunities.

The expansion of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair will allow more graduates across the country to access employment opportunities, government services, and career pathways as they begin entering the workforce.