City Government of Zamboanga
The over 1,500 participants to the 24th National PESO Congress and key officials from the Department of Labor and Employment led by Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma were treated to a night of celebration, October 16, as the city government hosted Mayor’s Night, showcasing Zamboanga’s rich and colorful history and culture through songs, dances, mascota fashion show and vast culinary offerings.
The spacious KCC Convention Center in Gov. Camins was transformed into a grand dining scene with cultural presentations and the warm Zamboangueno hospitality.
Mayor John Dalipe, represented by Councilor Vino Guingona, warmly welcomed the delegates coming from different parts of the country and urged them to explore and discover Zamboanga City and to be the city’s ambassadors of goodwill when they return to their places of origin.
The 24th National PESO Congress happened Oct. 16 to 18 at the KCC Convention Center that saw the convergence of over 1,000 public employment service officers, job placement officers, DOLE representatives and stakeholders from all over the country. (CMO-PIO) (photo credits: Jamil Dari, Roselyn Bunot, Jen Casido)
