SM Job Fair Empowers Filipinos this August with Nationwide Hiring, FREE Upskilling, and One-Stop Government Services

PASAY CITY, Philippines – As the world of work continues to evolve, finding employment is no longer the only goal—staying competitive means continuously learning new skills and having easier access to services that support one's career journey. This August, SM Supermalls continues to create more opportunities for Filipinos through its nationwide SM Job Fair program, bringing together employment opportunities, free upskilling initiatives, and convenient access to government services that help jobseekers prepare for the future of work. More than a hiring event, SM Job Fair has evolved into a platform that empowers Filipinos by connecting them not only to employers, but also to learning opportunities and essential government services—all designed to support every stage of their employment journey.

PMAP Mega Job Fair headlines August lineup

Leading this month's activities is the PMAP Mega Job Fair, happening on August 10–11 at the SM City North EDSA Skydome in partnership with the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP). Held in celebration of PMAP's 70th Anniversary, this year's event carries the theme "HumanITy Forward 2026: Empowering Talent in a Digital World," bringing together top employers, HR professionals, graduating students, alumni, fresh graduates, career shifters, and jobseekers under one roof. The event builds on the Memorandum of Understanding between SM Supermalls and PMAP, reflecting their shared commitment to developing a future-ready Filipino workforce through employment, career development, and continuous learning.

Reputable and prestigious employers from PMAP's network like BDO and Coca-Cola, open doors to jobseekers during the two-day career event at SM City North EDSA last year.

SM Retail Job Fair offers careers within the SM Group

Jobseekers can also explore exciting opportunities at the SM Group Job Fair on August 18 at the Mall Atrium of SM City Fairview. In partnership with SM Retail, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Quezon City Public Employment Service Office (PESO), PSAC Jobs, PCCI, ECOP, and PHILEXPORT, the one-day hiring event offers applicants the opportunity to pursue careers across the country's largest retail network—from department stores and supermarkets to fashion, home, and specialty retail brands. Applicants will have the chance to meet recruiters, submit applications, and participate in on-the-spot interviews.

Thousands of jobseekers filled SM City Fairview during a previous SM Group Job Fair, where applicants explored career opportunities and connected with recruiters under one roof. This year's SM Retail Job Fair continues SM Supermalls' commitment to bringing employment opportunities closer to communities.

More job opportunities across the country

SM Supermalls continues to bring career opportunities closer to communities through its nationwide Job Fair program in partnership with DOLE and local PESO. Upcoming August Job Fair schedules include:

August 10–11 –SM City North EDSA Skydome

August 12 – SM City Daet

August 13 – SM City Trece Martires

August 13 – SM City Tuguegarao

August 18 – SM City Fairview 

August 22 – SM Seaside City Cebu

August 24 – SM Mall of Asia

August 25 – SM City Davao

August 27 – SM City Trece Martires

Each event provides jobseekers with direct access to employers from various industries while allowing them to explore multiple career opportunities in one convenient location.

Upcoming free upskilling sessions include:

August 1 - SM City North EDSA

August 1 - SM Mall of Asia

August 8 - SM City North EDSA

August 8 - SM Mall of Asia

August 15 - SM City North EDSA

August 22 - SM City North EDSA

August 22 - SM Mall of Asia

August 29 - SM City North EDSA

Schedules and participating malls may change without prior notice. For updates and the latest list of participating malls, scan the QR Code, visit SM Supermalls Job Fair Page and follow SM Supermalls’ official social media pages.

Who says learning can't be fun? Participants enjoyed hands-on activities in AI-powered design, robotics, and cybersecurity during DICT's free digital upskilling session at the SM Government Service Express (GSE) in SM North EDSA, helping build future-ready skills through the SM Job Fair initiative.

AI and Canva Training Participants explore Canva's AI-powered design tools during DICT's free digital skills training at the SM Government Service Express (GSE) in SM North EDSA, equipping learners with practical creative and workplace-ready digital skills.

While many upskilling sessions are conducted in activity areas and learning venues across SM malls, selected SM Government Service Express (GSE) locations are also being activated as Upskilling Hubs, allowing communities to access free learning opportunities within these dedicated spaces.

A one-stop hub for jobseekers

To make the employment journey even more convenient, many SM Job Fairs are complemented by the SM Government Service Express (GSE), available in select SM malls nationwide. Serving as a one-stop hub for government services, GSE enables jobseekers to conveniently process employment-related requirements and access essential services from partner government agencies—all within the convenience of an SM mall.

Participants discover the power of artificial intelligence through the AI for ALL learning session at the SM Government Service Express (GSE) in SM City Manila. Through the SM Job Fair initiative and partnerships with APC and IBM SkillsBuild, SM Supermalls continues to make future-ready AI and digital skills more accessible to students, jobseekers, and professionals.

By integrating employment opportunities, government services, and free learning initiatives, SM continues to simplify the journey from job application to career development.  "At SM, we believe creating opportunities means supporting Filipinos beyond the hiring process," said Joaquin San Agustin, Executive Vice President for Marketing, SM Supermalls. "Through our nationwide SM Job Fairs, free upskilling initiatives, and the SM Government Service Express, we're making it easier for communities to find jobs, develop future-ready skills, and conveniently access essential government services closer to home."

Creating more pathways to opportunity

Through the combined strengths of SM Job Fair, SM Government Service Express, and its growing network of free upskilling initiatives, SM Supermalls continues to create meaningful opportunities that help Filipinos succeed in an increasingly competitive and digital world. Whether starting a first job, exploring a new career, or learning new skills for the future, SM remains committed to building accessible platforms where communities can work, learn, and grow. To learn more about upcoming SM Job Fairs, free upskilling sessions, and SM Government Service Express locations, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow SM Supermalls on Facebook.

Chinabank is 2023 Employer of the Year

China Banking Corporation (Chinabank) was named as the 2023 Employer of the Year in the Philippines by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP).

The prestigious Employer of the Year (EOY) award represents a standard for excellence in people management. Chinabank, the only bank to win this coveted award in the last 30 years, was recognized during the 60th PMAP Annual Conference Awards Night on October 26, 2023 at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu.

“Our legacy is not just about banking, it's about people. This achievement reflects our commitment to the wellbeing and happiness of Chinabankers and to creating an empowered and inclusive workplace,” President & CEO Romy Uyan said.

PMAP received a total of 77 nominations from all over the country for the three Award categories—Employer of the Year, People Manager of the Year, and People Program of the Year. There were 33 nominations for the EOY category, which were evaluated based on the following criteria: strategic business management and HR partnership, performance focus, HR competence and credibility, leadership focus and approaches, people engagement, and risk management and sustainability.

The rigorous evaluation process narrowed down the list to seven Regional Exemplars, including four Exemplar Employers that vied for the EOY award—Chinabank, Manila Water Company, Inc., Murata Philippines, and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp.

PMAP is the premier group of companies and professional management executives engaged or interested in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations work in the Philippines. Now on its 47th year, the PMAP Awards program continues the tradition of recognizing the best practices in the people management profession for others to emulate.

Mayor Vico Sotto and other local and international innovators joins 57th PMAP Annual Conference

The young and innovative Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, who rocked the local political scene with his creative and pro-people leadership style, will be one of the plenary speakers of the upcoming 57thAnnual Conference of the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) this coming October 21-23, 2020.

PMAP, the preeminent organization of people managers and HR practitioners founded in 1956, continues to push for a national people-first strategy in addressing human capital management issues, especially during these difficult times. During the 3-day virtual conference, global and local experts and leaders were invited to showcase relevant and timely presentations anchored on the conference theme “Sharp Focus. Future-Ready.”

Sotto will deliver a talk entitled “Building a Culture of Trust in the Era of Disruption” on Day 3 of the conference. This is expected to complement the opening keynote speech of Mr. Peter Cheese, Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) on Day 1 who will present “Developing a Resilient Workforce to Thrive in Uncertainty.”

Day 2 of the conference will feature sixteen (16) concurrent sessions where attendees can customize their learning experience by choosing four topics they want to attend under the categories Developing Digital Leaders, Innovations, Outside-In HR and Advocacy sessions.

Some of the notable speakers this year includes Ms. Annela Heytens, Head of HR of Amazon Web Services; Mr. Bobby Castro, President & CEO of Palawan Pawnshop & Palawan Express Padala; Mr. Kais Marzouki, Chairman and CEO, Nestle Philippines; Dr. Ramon Segismundo, CEO and Founder of 1-HR.X; and other well-respected leaders from both the private and public sector.

Spearheaded by PMAP’s Conference Chairperson, PMAP Vice President Lin Mukhi, the conference’ discussion will sharply focus on how to future-proof organizations in the digital age, creating an agile talent management and development, HR Innovations, ethics and HR governance, deepening HR competencies, employment relations and social protection.

To be part of the conference, you may email kevin.jacinto@pmap.org.ph or carol.alcances@pmap.org.ph or visit www.pmap.org.ph and www.facebook.com/PMAP1956.

EXCELLERATEHR.PH: Elevating and Accelerating Filipino People Management during the 56th PMAP Annual Conference

This coming July 17-19, 2019, over 1,500 people managers will gather together at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino for the 56th PMAP Annual Conference, the biggest and preeminent HR event in the country.

With organizations facing the challenges of disruption and the 4th industrial revolution, it becomes crucial for people managers to EXCELLERATE. For its 56th annual conference, PMAP pushes innovation one step further by invoking poetic license and creating a new word that captures the twin challenges facing the organization and people management in the country today – driving and inspiring EXCELLENCE in the practice of people management and increasing the degree of ACCELERATION of people programs to become up-to-speed with technology and innovation.

The PMAP 56th Annual puts the spotlight on Filipino People Management, featuring a full learning session on the 2019 PMAP Awards finalists’ best practices and programs. It also seeks to bring people managers up-to-speed with the challenges of a digital and inclusive world through updates on trends and emerging HR technologies through business unusual workshops. Lastly, it will take Filipino people management back to its roots and wings through local studies, theories and applications.

This PMAP annual conference hopes to be a veritable marketplace of ideas, emergent theories, endless solutions best practices, advocacies and state-of-the-art HR technology with an unparalleled roster of speakers with global, regional and national stature. It will be a proactive balance of session topics and learning fora, offering a variety of sessions that target various levels. This conference will feature a dynamic learning design that allows attendees to customize their participation based on their individual agenda. It will be a great showcase of best practices, award-winning programs and cutting-edge resources and technologies, with extraordinary potentials for networking and mentoring.

For more information regarding the 56th PMAP Annual Conference, you may contact the PMAP Secretariat through telephone number 726-1532 or email carol.alcances@pmap.org.phor kevin.jacinto@pmap.org.ph.

Talent Solutions Platform Workbank Built on the Filipino virtue of Malasakit

The newest player in the job matching industry, Workbank, has set its sights on the growing Filipino workforce by launching a platform that provides an enjoyable job search experience with exclusive perks and free trainings to help talents land jobs quicker.

The employment solutions firm notes that it was out of malasakit, the unique Filipino virtue that can be best described as compassion, that drove them to create the innovative portal. In a speaking engagement at the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) General Assembly, Reggie Fernandes, Workbank’s Country Head shared that opportunities exist in the Philippine market through its increasing employment rate and young workforce. Fernandes noted that while millennials and post-millennials already make up nearly half of the local workforce, majority of the unemployed also come from these segments.

Workbank’s Co-Founder and Chairman, Jaison Francis, who has had a long-spanning relationship with Filipino workers as a recruiter pointed out that driven by his malasakit for Filipinos, he realized that he could do more for them. “The Internet and mobile devices are a meaningful touch point for us because this is where we can reach the majority of applicants – this is why we exist in this space. However, we have gone beyond setting up a traditional job portal and decided we ought to invest in the people. Workbank doesn’t just connect job seekers and recruiters – it also provides guidance and support for interviews, pre-employment requirements and assistance even during their first month at work,” Francis said.

In its commitment to investing in job seekers, Workbank has also sought strategic partnerships with the likes of Zalora and Grab that provide exclusive perks like discounts for job seekers. “Our number one commitment is to invest in our talents so that they can land the jobs they aspire for. Finding likeminded partners who can help us see this into fruition is what we will consistently try to build on. We’re glad to have an already impressive roster at the moment but look forward to other partners who will be joining us in the near future”, Fernandes said.

Job seekers can begin signing up for free on their website as they gear up for their official launch in early 2019.

PMAP holds 2nd HR Innovation Summit on August 15

The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), the preeminent organization of people managers and HR practitioners in the country, will hold the “2nd HR Innovation Summit” at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria (Ortigas Center) on August 15, 2018 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm).
With this year’s theme “HR Next Practices”, this momentous event will feature industry experts and distinguished practitioners to share their knowledge and innovative ideas that will equip organizations in developing employees to thrive in the opportunities and challenges today and in the future.

The line-up of remarkable speakers includes PMAP President Michelle C. Garcia, FPM, HR Director of East-Asia Region SGS Gulf Limited (Regional Operating Headquarters), who will talk about “Revolutionary HR: The Next HR Leadership”; Ms. Amor Maclang, Chief Communications Officer of GeiserMaclang, who will discuss his experience in “Adopting the Blockchain Technology in HR”; Mr. Engelbert T. Camasura, AFPM, President of Asia Select, Inc. (ASI), who will enlighten participants in his talk “Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment”; Mr. Kogie Angeles, Co-Founder/ Vice President of The Office Cowork + Life, who will present “The Gig Economy: How It Impacts the Way We Work”; and Atty. Raul R. Cortez, Legal and Corporate Affairs Director of Microsoft Philippines, who will give a sneak peek of “Telecommuting and Its Implications in the Workplace.”

Aside from the exciting talks, participants will also have the opportunity to be introduced to new products and services from various companies through their exhibit booths at the HR Techxhibit Hall. PMAP also welcome partnerships for this event.

The summit is open to the public and guarantees an interesting and relevant day of learning about HR best practices and innovation to be attended by HRM and business professionals, representatives from the academe, SMEs and industry partners. The Investment fee per delegate is Php3,500.00 for PMAP members and Php3,800 for non-members.

For more information, please contact Ms. Clara Delfin at tel. no. 726-1532 loc. 323 or email: clara.delfin@pmap.org.ph.

Chief Executive Officers and Chief Human Resources Officers Will Open PMAP’s 54th Annual Conference: Disruptive HR in a Digital and Borderless World

The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) brings this year’s most disruptive Annual Conference to date, the 54^th Annual Conference on October 11-12, 2017 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Pasay City. This is a jam-packed, no frills 2-day conference, gathering some of the best minds and thought leaders in people management in the country.

This year’s theme is straight-forward: Disruptive HR in a Digital and Borderless World. With its theme focusing on three (3) elements: (1) Disruptive HR, (2) Digital and (3) Borderless (Global / Regional), all 7 Plenary Sessions and 24 Concurrent Sessions will cover all these three (3) elements.

The Plenary Sessions will feature CEOs and Chief HR Officers from Global and Local Disruptive Organizations.

PLENARY 

1: KEYNOTE PANEL:  CEO VIEWS: STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE AMIDST GLOBAL DISRUPTION

·         LISA GOKONGWEI - CHENG, President and Chief Operating Officer, Summit Publishing Group

·         ROGELIO SINGSON, Chief Executive Officer, Light Rail Manila Corporation

·         EDWIN BAUTISTA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Union Bank of the Philippines

·         GEOFFREY PRENTICE, Co-Founder of Skype and Atomico

Moderator: RUEL T. MARANAN, President, Ayala Foundation, Inc.

PLENARY

2: CHRO VIEWS: REINVENTING HR FOR THE FUTURE

·         SARAB PREET SINGH, Country Human Resource Officer Philippines, CITI

·   NICASIO L. LIM, DPM, Senior Vice President, Corporate Resources Group, JG Summit Holdings, Inc.

·         MITZIE ANTONIO, Human Resources Director-Senior Vice President, Nestle Philippines, Inc.

·         Moderator: RUTH ANGELES, Vice President, Corporate Human Resources and Philippines HR Head, Jollibee Foods Corporation

Other plenary topics are: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ROBOTICS: FOOL-PROOFING BORDERLESS ORGANIZATIONS; TECHNOLOGIES AND PROCESSES: WINNING IN THE DIGITAL ERA; FUTURE OF WORK: LEARNING FROM YOUNG LEADERS; POSITIONING HR AS AN INNOVATIVE DISRUPTOR IN ORGANIZATIONS; & 2017 PMAP AWARDEES SHOWCASE OF HR BEST PRACTICES.

  

The Concurrent Sessions will offer a variety of topics that will focus on 

3 Themes: Core HR – visceral and direct-to-the point perspectives on the HR imperatives; Future of Work -  blowing the doors wide open to imminent change and endless possibilities; and HR Disruption – harnessing potent tools in effective people management in the digital and borderless era.

For more details about PMAP Annual Conference 2017, please visit www.annual-conference.pmag.org.ph or contact Rhona Bagarinao rhona.bagarinao@pmap.org.ph  726-1532 local 308 and Carol Alcances carol.alcances@pmap.org.ph 726-1532 local 322. 

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PMAP Project sHaRe: Strengthening Human Resource Management

Do you have issues in managing your employees? Are you looking for effective ways to develop your workforce? Get some sound advice from experts and leaders in the field of human resource management (HRM)?

The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) will be holding an innovative learning event entitled Project sHaRe: Strengthening Human Resource Management on August 24, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Meralco Multi-Purpose Hall, Ortigas, Pasig City.

This momentous event will feature industry experts and distinguished practitioners who will share their knowledge and ideas that will help organizations in resolving workplace issues and challenges while sharing best practices and learning with fellow people managers.

New trends and relevant information on recruitment, learning and development, compensation and management, organization development and labor relations will be discussed by the notable resource persons:

• Mr. Bobby T. Marquez, Jr. (Former VP for HR of HSBC, Alcatel and Sterling Tobacco)
• Mr. Gerry A. Plana, FPM (Chief Executive, Investors in People Philippines)
• Mr. Patricio A. Picazo (HR Executive with more than 20 years of practice and multi-industrial exposure)
• Atty. Ranulfo P. Payos, DPM (1989-90 PMAP President)
• Mr. Jesse Francis N. Rebustillo (Immediate PMAP Past President)
• Mr. Rene M. Gener, DPM (PMAP Executive Director)

PMAP, the premier organization of people managers and HR practitioners in the country, is  inviting SMEs, HR practitioners, people managers, students, members of the academe and business professionals in this summit. Investment fee is P1,500 inclusive of am and pm snacks, lunch and certificate of attendance. 

For registration and sponsorship pcakages, please feel free to get in touch with Mr. Mark Maghirang (mark.maghirang@pmap.org.ph) through tel. no. 726-1532 locals 303, 304 or 323.

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IR FORUM ON ANTI-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT, OSH, AND CBA NEGOTIATIONS

The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), the premier organization of people managers and HR practitioners in the country, will hold an Industrial Relations Forum on the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Issues on Occupational Safety and Health Inspection, and CBA Negotiation at the Meralco Multi-Purpose Hall in Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City on March 15, 2017 (9:00am to 5:00pm).

The distinguished resource speakers of this timely and relevant event are Dr. Ma. Teresita Cucueco, Director of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Bureau of Working Conditions; Atty. Emerico de Guzman, DPM, 2006 PMAP President and Managing Partner of Accra Law; and Atty. Noel D. Balsicas, CPA, Chairperson of the PMAP Labor Policy Reforms and Industrial Relations Committee.

Topics to be discussed are the IRR of Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Issues on OSH Inspection; Fundamental and Legal Framework of Collective Bargaining; Best Practice Cases of Collective Bargaining Negotiations; and Red Flags to watch out in Collective Bargaining Negotiations.

For PMAP members, investment cost is P2,600 if payment is made not later than March 14 and P3,000 for onsite payment. For Non-members, regular rate is P3,000 and onsite rate is P3,500.

For more information, kindly contact Ms. Eshe Lalongisip or Ms. Joana Tumpalan at 726-1532 locals 304 and 323 or email eshe.lalongisip@pmap.org or joana.tumpalan@pmap.org.ph.

MODÈLE PHILIPPINES partners with F1 Hotel Manila

A significant event just happened between Model Philippines and F1 Hotel at Bonifacio Global City as they held the second “go see” in search for the next influencial model. Headed by Renee Salud, Board Member of Modele Philippines, Adele Valdecañas Operations Director of Zen Institute, Raphael Kiefer President of Professional Models Association of the Philippines, together with the Director of Sales and Marketing of F1 Hotel BGC, Modele Philippines inked recently their partnership between F1 Hotel for being one of the official partner hotels of the event and will now be part of the journey of search for the next model of influence.



MODÈLE PHILIPPINES is presented by The Zen Institute, in partnership with Marco Polo Ortigas, DVO and Cebu, F1 Hotel Manila, Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila, Hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Business Mirror, Experience Travel and Living magazine, Jetsetter Asia and Village Connect.

MODÈLE PHILIPPINES’ next go-see at F1 Hotel

As the reality search for the “New Models of Influence!” dubbed MODÈLE PHILIPPINES nears its final stretch, Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP) announces its next go-see on May 7, 2016 at F1 Hotel Manila, 32nd Street Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Capping its 29th anniversary, Professional Models Association of the Philippines  (PMAP), the country’s most esteemed models’ guild, recently launched MODÈLE PHILIPPINES. It is aimed at discovering and mentoring aspiring or experienced models with excellent potentials to become masters of their game, and reset the course of professional modeling in the Philippines. It is unique in the sense that famous personalities of modeling, all PMAP luminaries, will play mentor to the contestants. Twenty mentors from the ranks of PMAP will be matched to each of the 10 female and 10 male candidates. These mentors will groom the contestants, preparing them for the tough world that is modeling, present them to the general public (through television) and the judges to pick the first-ever MODÈLE PHILIPPINES winner.

The prestigious model reality search is presented by The Zen Institute, in partnership with Marco Polo Ortigas, DVO and Cebu, F1 Hotel Manila, Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila, Hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Hertz, Seven Fridays, Business Mirror, Experience Travel and Living magazine,Village Connect, ANC 21, Jesttsetter Asia, SonshineTV.

For more information and updates, email modeleph@gmail.com, or like them on Facebook  /modelePH; Instagram @modelePH.