Manila, Dec. 26 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Region 12 has assisted over 27,000 jobseekers at the 81 job fairs held in the region this year.

In a statement Friday, the Regional Office 12 reported that employment access across Soccsksargen in 2025 has been strengthened through the conduct of 81 job fairs, where 27,160 jobseekers were assisted, including 1,680 who were hired-on-the-spot (HOTS).

The job fairs were held in partnership with local government units (LGUs) through their Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs).

It added that a total of 1,529 employers from various industries participated, offering diverse opportunities across the region.

Officer-in-charge Regional Director Raymond Fel Sajor said job fa...