DOLE has adpted as its unifying program theme the promotion of Employment. Geared towards the realization of Ambisyon Natin 2040 which articulates the Filipino people’s collective vision of a Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag Na Buhay Para Sa Lahat, the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan 2017-2020, the Department adopted four major strategies:

1. EMPLOYMENT FACILITATION

While DOLE recognizes that the private sector and other government agencies promoting development through investments and infrastructure are both significant employment generators, the Department’s role contributes in this area by providing bridging or transition opportunities, especially to the vulnerable sectors, to help them graduate into more productive, remunerative, secured or more formal employment or livelihood.

Under this strategy, the DOLE provides employment facilitation and regulation services for local and overseas employment. We also harness modern technology to make more efficient the matching of job vacancies and skills supply. 

2. EMPLOYMENT PRESERVATION AND REGULATION PROGRAM

DOLE supports the promotion of industrial peace through education, expeditious and fair resolution of labor disputes, enhancement of labor-management cooperation and promotion of tripartism in policy and decision making in order to preserve jobs and enhance the quality of employment in the country.

3. WORKERS’ PROTECTION AND WELFARE PROGRAM

Through this strategy, DOLE will provide greater access to human resource development program and protective and welfare services to safeguard workers, both in-country and overseas, particularly the most vulnerable groups, from hazardous and unhealthy working conditions.

We shall achieve our goals through the conscientious implementation of our labor inspectorate function, the furtherance of our development programs and our contract verification and worker assistance functions for OFWs.

Ensuring quality

The Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. III, having a quality management system that is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensures to implement its programs and projects effectively for the utmost satisfaction of its clients. Through the continual improvement of its enrolled system, processes, and development of its human resource complement, the Department commits to deliver and maintain its mandate to implement policies and programs that promote gainful employment opportunities, develop human resources, protect workers and promote their welfare, and maintain industrial peace.