South Cotabato, Philippines — Excitement and gratitude fueled the journey of Filmer Jade A. Abogadil, a registered criminologist and recent graduate of the Southeast Asian Institute of Technology (SEAIT) in Tupi, South Cotabato, as he participated in the recently concluded job fair organized by the Provincial Government of South Cotabato.
As a first-time job seeker from Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Abogadil welcomed the opportunity to explore employment options through the week-long Business Week Job Fair spearheaded by the South Cotabato Economic Enterprise Office.
“Salamat gid kay Gov. Tamayo sa iya nga mga programa. Dako gid ini nga bulig para sa amon nga mga fresh graduates nga wala pa sang experience. At least may maapplayan kami right after graduation,” Abogadil stated.
Despite the pressure of competing for limited job openings, Abogadil embraced the process as a meaningful learning experience. “Maski indi ka pa ma-hire, at least kabalo ka na mag-apply. Nami ang proseso, kag nakabulig gid para maminusan ang kakulba,” he added.
Abogadil also praised the provincial government’s free education program under Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., which he described as life changing. “Tungod sa free education, boarding house allowance na lang ang ginagastohan ko. Nakafocus ako sa akon pag-eskwela. Dako ini nga bulig labi na sa mga low-income students,” he shared.
He emphasized that job fairs not only open doors for new graduates but also contribute to the economic development of the province.
“This kind of program gives real hope. It connects us to opportunities and helps move the whole community forward,” Abogadil concluded
