Jollibee Group, Pasig LGU to Provide Jobs to Senior Citizens and PWDs

Jollibee Group has recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the city government of Pasig, represented by its Mayor Vico Sotto, as part of the company’s inclusive employment program that provides gainful employment to qualified senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWD) in select stores in Pasig of Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, and Burger King.

According to Ruth Angeles, Jollibee Group Vice President and Head, Global Organization
Leadership and Culture and Head, Human Resources Philippines, the partnership with city
government of Pasig is consistent with Jollibee Group’s commitment to providing equal
employment opportunities to different sectors of society, while promoting inclusivity and diversity
in the workplace.

“We are happy to support the local government unit of Pasig in advancing the interests of our
elderly and the differently abled. Through this partnership, we recognize their invaluable role,
capacity, and desire to work by giving them the opportunity to become productive members of
the community.”

Angeles added.

Under the agreement, Pasig City’s Public Employment Services Office (PESO) will assist in conducting initial interviews and profiling of the applicants, while the People with Disability Affairs Office and the Office of the Senior Citizen’s Affairs will provide trainers to assist and instruct qualified applicants prior to deployment.

Meanwhile, the City Health Office will serve as the official medical institution to conduct the health
examinations and issue certificates as ‘fit to work’ for qualified applicants. Successful applicants will be given “front of house” duties, including work as customer relations staff.

Besides Pasig City, Jollibee Group has also partnered with the local government units of Manila,
Antipolo, and Muntinlupa, and the provincial government of Rizal so more senior citizens and
PWDs can benefit from the program.

“We aim to form partnerships with other LGUs in the future so we can help uplift more lives and
find qualified and reliable staff who can join us in our mission of spreading the joy of eating to
everyone.”

Angeles said.

To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com

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