For the benefit of the displaced workers, both domestic and overseas, Central Visayas has created its first Integrated regional livelihood and employment center.
Executive Order 783, issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, calls for government agencies to consolidate their respective livelihood programs into a ‘one-stop-shop’ by creating an Integrated Regional Program Office at all regional centers in the country.
These centers shall provide for employment intervention to save and create jobs as part of the country’s economic resiliency plan. They shall also support the micro-enterprises and self-employment, including livelihood programs.
RDC-7 resolution # 13 recommends to adopt the ‘One-Cebu Employment Action Center’ (OCEAC) as the Integrated Regional Livelihood Program Office for Central Visayas and enjoins the other provinces of Bohol, Negros Oriental and Siquijor. (PIA/MBCN)
