SENIOR high school graduates were among those hired on the spot during the Marikina City Labor Day job fair, with officials urging them to continue their education even after entering the workforce, on Friday, May 1.
Marikina City Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro said the first applicant hired during the fair was a senior high school graduate from Jesus Dela Peña National High School.
She said she talked with several newly hired applicants and observed that many had not yet pursued a college education.
Teodoro urged them to continue studying while working to improve their long-term career prospects.
“To those hired on the spot, congratulations. I was able to talk to many of you. Many of them are senior high school graduates. And what I always say is, go to college. Your learning should not end once you already have work,” she said.
Teodoro, a former educator, said continued education helps workers expand their knowledge and enhance their skills, which can lead to better employment opportunities.
She said the city established the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina to provide residents with access to free college education.
“That is why we established the Pamantasan to allow you to receive free college education,” she said.
The Marikina City government organized the job fair, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment and SM Supermalls, as part of 2026 Labor Day 2026 activities.
A total of 45 public and private-sector partners joined the event, which also featured a one-stop shop for government services.
