General Santos City (PNA) - The Region-12 office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-12) facilitated the employment of around 13,000 jobseekers through various job fairs launched in the area last year. Chona Mantilla, DOLE-12 director said the figure was based on the total number of skilled and professional applicants from the region were referred by the agency for overseas and local job placements in 2012. Region 12 comprises the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, North Cotabato, and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong, Kidapawan, and Cotabato.

Source: Manila Bulletin - January 13, 2013