(L-R): Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP) President Dennis Llovido,
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant Secretary Engelbert Chua, DTI Secretary Cristina
Roque, and Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) President Roberto Claudio Sr. attend the media
launch of the Section G: Job Blueprint for Wholesale and Retail Trade on June 16, 2025, at SM North
EDSA.
On June 16, 2025, the Philippines’ wholesale and retail trade industry saw a significant improvement in employment prospects. Section G: Job Blueprint for the Wholesale and Retail Trade Sector was formally launched at SM City North EDSA by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), and the Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP). The initiative included a two-day job fair that provided Filipino job seekers with immediate hiring opportunities.
In order to fill labor shortages in retail and supply chain, the government, the private sector, and mall leadership have worked closely together to create the Section G Job Blueprint, which was created after in-depth discussions with industry stakeholders. By utilizing the sector’s significant contribution to the nation’s GDP and its position as a major employer of more than 10 million Filipinos, it seeks to increase employment growth and provide the groundwork for future changes, according to the DTI.
Industry support and immediate impact
The job fair, which offered hundreds of career opportunities from leading retailers and logistics providers, drew a diverse crowd of job seekers eager to engage with PRA and SCMAP member companies recruiting for roles in merchandising, warehousing, logistics, and frontline retail.
In the photo: SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Job Fairs Royce Cabunag, Philippine Retailers
Association (PRA) President Roberto Claudio Sr., and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant
Secretary Engelbert Chua at the launch of the two-day Section G: Job Blueprint for the Wholesale and
Retail Trade Sector job fair at SM North EDSA.
“This is more than just a job fair—it’s a call to action,” said Joaquin San Agustin, Executive Vice President of Marketing at SM Supermalls. “We are proud to partner with DTI, PRA, and SCMAP in hosting this meaningful initiative that connects people to opportunity and promotes inclusive employment.”
Job seekers connect with leading retailers and logistics providers offering roles in merchandising,
warehousing, and frontline retail.
SM Supermalls, as host venue and promotional partner, reinforced its commitment to national workforce development and economic recovery. This event is part of SM’s ongoing support for programs that empower micro-, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), job seekers, and industry players.
SM Supermalls joins the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), and the Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP) in driving inclusive employment at the launch of the Section G Job Blueprint.
Now that Section G has been formally introduced, interested parties anticipate putting its main suggestions into practice and creating a more robust and resilient retail trade industry for everybody.
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