Tags: jobs for new graduates

PRESS RELEASE April 14, 2011 MANILA — Graduating students of the University of the Philippines Manila will hold a lightning rally at their Graduation Ceremonies tomorrow to condemn the Dept. of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) much-touted 60,000 jobs as an ‘insult’ to their diplomas, and to demand government programs that will generate decent job opportunities.…

In the face of record-high unemployment and uncertainty for new graduates who will soon enter the labor force, the Philippine government says that the call center industry poses great opportunities for Filipino workers—especially amid the global crisis when firms turn to outsourcing more to save costs. But is the industry indeed a sunshine sector for…