Kalinga PESO bags national recognition in Best PESO Awards

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Kalinga received national recognition from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) after being nominated in the 2025 National Search for Best PESO Awards under the 3rd–5th Class Province category.

PESO Kalinga received a Plaque of Recognition during the 26th National PESO Congress in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, on October 14. The plaque was received by PESO Officer-in-Charge Ermilinda P. Wandag.

Governor James S. Edduba congratulated Wandag and the PESO workforce, citing their dedication and efforts to improve employment services for Kalinga residents.

“Congratulations... daytoy ti ebidensiya dagiti dedikasyon ken gaget ti nga. Itultuloytayo ti agtrabaho para iti pagsayaatan dagiti tattao. Para iti napinpintas serbisyo kadagiti kakailyan,” Edduba said in Facebook post.

Edduba also urged the team to sustain its efforts to provide better public service and help improve the lives of residents, underscoring the sworn duty of public servants and their role in providing better government services.

The recognition acknowledges PESO Kalinga’s efforts to connect jobseekers with employers and help residents access available employment opportunities.

Through its employment facilitation services, PESO assists jobseekers in finding suitable work by linking them with potential employers and providing information on available jobs.

The provincial government said it would continue supporting the office’s efforts to bring employment services closer to Kalinga residents.