Section 7Sec./Art. 7

Role of DOLE and LGUs, NGOs, CBOs and SUCs. - Upon the request of the LGUs, NGOs, CBOs, SUCs which do not have existing PESOs, the establishment, operation and maintenance of PESOs shall be undertaken by the DOLE. The DOLE shall enter into memoranda of agreements with the concerned LGUs, NGOs, CBOs, SUCs for the establishment, operation and maintenance of PESOs in their respective areas of jurisdiction, and the institutionalization of existing PESOs.

It shall be the responsibility of the DOLE to:

(a) Establish and maintain a computerized national manpower registry of skills and employment and business opportunities to facilitate the provision and packaging of employment assistance to PESO clients and the setting-up of intra- and inter-regional job clearance systems as part of the overall employment network;

(b) Provide office space, equipment and/or supplies, as well as the necessary personnel complement to manage, operate and maintain the PESO;

(c) Designate, in consultation with the LGU, NGO, CBO or SUC concerned, a qualified project manager and/or key personnel who shall be responsible for the operation and management of the PESO;

(d) Provide technical assistance and allied support services to the PESO;

(e) Train PESO personnel in the various aspects of employment facilitation functions;

(f) Extend/facilitate such other package of employment services to the provision of employment assistance to clients of the LGU, NGO, CBO or SUC concerned, including the conduct of jobs fairs and other activities; and

(g) Undertake, monitor, assess and evaluate the PESO program implementation.

For their part, the LGUs, NGOs, CBOs or SUCs shall extend such assistance and services as may be necessary in the promotion of employment within their respective areas of jurisdiction.