Twenty-six (26) students who are beneficiaries of the Iloilo Provincial Government’s Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) received their salary/stipend after completing 20 days of work on October 7, 2025.
Accompanied by Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Chief Cynthia P. Dario, PhD and staff, the beneficiaries paid a courtesy visit to Governor Arthur R. Defensor Jr., who congratulated them for their dedication and encouraged them to keep pursuing their dreams.
The SPES program, implemented through the Office of the Provincial Public Employment Service Manager (OPPESM), continues to provide meaningful work opportunities for students while supporting their education.