Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All PESO services — registration, job matching, training, SPES/TUPAD applications — are 100% free. PESO is funded by DOLE and the Municipal Government.

Any Filipino citizen aged 15 and above who is a resident of Balagtas or willing to work in Balagtas/Bulacan area.

You only need a valid email and mobile number to register online. For program applications (SPES/TUPAD) you'll be asked to submit additional documents like Barangay Certificate, school records, or 2 valid IDs.

Most applications are reviewed within 24–48 hours. You can track status in your My Applications page.

The Special Program for Employment of Students under RA 9547 provides 20–52 days of paid employment for students from indigent families. PESO Balagtas runs SPES every summer (April–May) and December break.

Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers — DOLE's emergency employment program for displaced workers, providing 10–30 days of work at minimum wage with insurance.

Most TESDA-accredited training programs offered by PESO are free. Some specialty courses charge a minimal fee — clearly indicated on the course page.

Yes. PESO Balagtas partners with employers throughout Bulacan, NCR, and abroad (through DMW). Filter by location when searching.

Yes. Every employer in our directory is verified for DTI/SEC registration, BIR Form 2303, Mayor's Permit, and SSS clearance.

Visit the OFW Help Desk at our office or call our hotline. We coordinate with DMW and the PNP-Anti-Illegal Recruitment Task Force for action.

PESO Balagtas is fully compliant with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173). Your data is used only for employment matching and government program eligibility — never shared with third parties without consent.