Manila: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is organizing a one-day job fair for workers displaced from two firms at Clark Freeport Zone. A statement on Thursday said the DOLE-Central Luzon, in collaboration with the Clark Development Corporation, will conduct a special employment fair for the displaced workers of Charter Link Clark and La Rose Noire Philippines.

According to Philippines News Agency, a total of 477 employees were affected by the closure of Charter Link Clark, which is engaged in the garment industry, due to lack of demand/orders. Meanwhile, 390 probationary employees were affected at La Rose Noire Philippines, which is engaged in the pastries industry. These workers were terminated for failing to meet the company's strict requirements.

The job fair is set on Friday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clark Event and Conference Hall, Clark Freeport Zone. The event will offer more than 2,900 job openings from 20 employers.

Top vacancies include 900 positions for customer service representatives, followed by 500 openings for production helpers. Other available positions include project helpers, assembly technicians, and production operators, with 100 vacancies each.

In addition to the job fair, the DOLE will provide on-site booth services to assist eligible displaced workers in securing unemployment insurance benefits and exploring DOLE programs for possible availment. There will also be a labor advisory and assistance desk during the event.

The job fair aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to continuously support Filipino workers facing displacement or layoffs.