President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivers the keynote message at the Labor Day Job Fair main event at the SMX Convention Center Manila last May 1, 2025.
This Labor Day, SM Supermalls demonstrated their dedication to Filipino workers by organizing one of the biggest simultaneous job fair events in the nation, demonstrating a strong sense of solidarity and purpose. The 2025 Job Fairs, which took place on May 1 at 20 SM malls and other sites across the country, gave thousands of job seekers options that would change their lives.
Connecting job seekers to employment opportunities
A considerable number of people attended the Labor Day job fairs; 2,091 people were employed on the spot out of 14,864 job searchers. This emphasizes how important SM Supermalls is to the country’s job initiatives.
A large crowd fills SM City Bacolod as job applicants explore opportunities at the May 1 Job Fair.
The nationwide SM job fair results in 2,091 on-the-spot hires, and several of these successful applicants pose for a photograph with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Kiko Benitez, and Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Ted Herbosa.
SM City Cabanatuan celebrates instant success as career seekers are hired on the spot.
An employment seeker displays their “Hired on the Spot” moment at SM City Tuguegarao.
An SM Supermalls representative engages with a job candidate at SM City Sto. Tomas.
Renewal of partnership with Jobstreet by SEEK
SM renewed its strategic partnership with Jobstreet by SEEK, one of the leading digital employment platforms in the country. The continued collaboration strengthens both physical and online recruitment channels, helping connect more Filipinos to the jobs they deserve.
Stories from the ground: Real lives, real impact
Across the 20 participating SM malls and venues, heartwarming success stories emerged. From first-time job hunters who landed their dream roles to new opportunities, the on-ground atmosphere was electric with hope.
“Mabilis ang process ng Job Fair, at saka lahat andito na. Yung mga requirements na kailangan sa paghahanap ng trabaho, nandito na. Malaking bagay po ‘yun,” said a hired-on-the-spot room attendant.
Partners praised the seamless logistics, heavy foot traffic, and presence of government booths from the Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), and Pag-IBIG, making the process smoother for both applicants and recruiters.
Government booths provide on-site support, streamlining the application process for both job searchers and recruiters.
More opportunities ahead: May Job Fair series continues
The momentum continues with weekly job fairs lined up across SM Supermalls. Everyone is invited to take their shot at meaningful employment, especially at the SM Group Exclusive Job Fair on May 29 at SM City Dasmariñas. Here’s the full May schedule:
May 22
- SM City Lucena
May 26
- SM City Caloocan
May 29
- SM City Dasmariñas
May 30
- SM City Legazpi
- SM City Trece Martires
Hopeful applicants browse job listings at SM City Davao.
SM Supermalls: Driving employment, empowering communities
Every time it hosts a job fair, SM Supermalls solidifies its position as a driving force behind sustainable livelihood, community development, and economic empowerment. Don’t pass up this next chance; it’s where your future begins.
A job hunter delves into various roles at the SM Labor Day Job Fair at the SMX Convention Center Manila.
An SM team member at the SM City Roxas Job Fair guides community members through the application process.
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