Feature: Build, Build, Build Gives Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

With the start of the Duterte Administration’s Build, Build, Build Infrastructure program comes the fulfillment of the government’s promise to create more jobs.

During the first Jobs Jobs Jobs caravan held at SMX in Pasay City, more Filipinos in search of employment opportunities were hired under and given the opportunity not only to earn but more so to contribute in the realization of massive infrastructure project all over the country.

Sanny Belarmino, a former overseas Filipino worker, was one of those who was hired on the spot at the caravan organized by the Build Build Build agencies together with their contractors.

“Napakalaking tulong nito lalong lalo na sa aking pamilya dahil ako ay may tatlong anak at kasalukuyan silang nag-aaral,” Belarmino shared.

“Ito yung pangalawang pagkakataon ko na magpasalamat sa kasalukuyang administrasyon dahil sampu ng mga kasama ko sa Saudi noong 2016, nabigyan kami ng tulong mapauwi sa Pilipinas at makapagsimula ulit,” he said.

Belarmino was hired as a safety officer during the caravan.

Over 35 contractors for major Build Build Build projects also hired new civil engineers, architects, plumbers, and carpenters, among others.

Johndel Parizal, hired as a field civil engineer, advised job applicants to seek opportunities in the Philippines rather than overseas.

“Sobrang hirap makahanap ng trabaho lalo na sa malalaking kompanya kaya masyado ako na-overwhelm na nakuha ako. Message ko lang tangkilikin natin yung atin dito sa Pilipinas at tumulong tayo sa pag-unlad ng Pilipinas,” said Parizal.

Ace Ramirez said he came from Palawan for a job interview in Manila but was unfortunately rejected.

“Buti na lang may nag-share sa Facebook na friend na mayroong ganitong event na Jobs Jobs Jobs. Hindi ako nagdalawang isip pumunta at luckily na-hire ako on the spot,” said Ramirez, now quality control inspector for a construction company.

The Jobs Jobs Jobs caravan held at the SMX Convention Center is only the first of many job fairs to be organized by the Build Build Build agencies nationwide.

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the Build Build Build program also seeks to encourage OFWs to come home.

“The Build Build Build is envisioned to increase the productive capacity of our economy by creating more jobs and creating an investment climate that will sustain inclusive growth and uplift the living conditions of all our Filipino countrymen, especially our Bagong Bayani, our overseas Filipino workers,” Bello said.

Thousands of jobs generated from the Build Build Build program are still available and accessible via the Jobs portal or at http://www.build.gov.ph/Home/Jobs. (PIA-NCR)