Questions and Answers
Who is the chief executive of the country mentioned in the text?
Ferdinand R Marcos Jr.
What does PESO stand for in the context of the text?
Public Employment Services Office
Who is the DOLE Secretary?
Bienvenido Laguesna
Which Act amended the Peso Act of 1999?
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Who is mandated to function as the program Director for SPES as per the text?
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When was Republic Act No. 4121 established?
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What is the age range covered by RA 9547 Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES)?
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What is the primary focus of SPES according to the text?
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Which organization oversees the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) as mentioned in the text?
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What does GSIS stand for in the context of the text?
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What is the main aim of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) according to the provided content?
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Which organization is responsible for Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) as mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Government Officials
- Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. is the President (chief executive of the country)
- Juan Miguel Zubiri is the Secretary of the President
- Ramil Laurel Hernandez is the Governor (chief executive of Provincial Government)
- Sir Osel Caratihan is the Mayor
- Mary Jane T.Banasihan-Corcuera is the PESO Manager
- Bienvenido Laguesna is the DOLE Secretary
Government Agencies
- DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment)
- PESO (Public Employment Services Office)
- POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Administration)
- OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration)
Laws and Programs
- Republic Act No. 10691 amended the PESO Act of 1999
- Republic Act No. 8759 established PESO
- Republic Act No. 4121 (1933) established the Department of Labor and Employment
- Presidential Decree 422 (1974) consolidated labor and social laws
- SPES (Special Program for Employment of Students) is mandated under Republic Act No. 10917, 9549, and 7323
SPES Program
- Designed to increase employment opportunities for young people in the long-term
- Provides experience while earning income
- Expanded to include poor but deserving individuals aged 15 to 25 years old under RA 9547
- Helps students pursue their education through employment during summer or Christmas vacations
PESO Services
- Labor Market Information
- Referral and Placement
- Employment Coaching and Career Counseling
- GSIS (Government Services Insurance System)
- Special services/functions: Livelihood, Self-employment, Bazaars, and Job Fairs
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