What if one day could shape both how you work and how you
earn? Trabaho at Negosyo brings employment and entrepreneurship
together—redefining the job fair as a career launchpad that connects Filipinos
to jobs, mentoring, and skills for what comes next.
Thousands participated as Go Negosyo, in partnership with SM
Supermalls, mounted the March 6 Trabaho at Negosyo at SM Mall of
Asia—transforming a single day into a career crossroads all for Filipinos.
Fully supported by SM Job Fairs and SM for MSMEs, this comprehensive event
created vital community opportunities by matching job seekers with employers
and providing aspiring entrepreneurs with expert mentorship and clear pathways
to success.
“MSMEs like us contribute to the economy because as we expand, so does our requirements – like manpower, so we are able to contribute through creating jobs.” - JORGE WIENEKE of Tokyo Tempura
At the heart of the event was a large-scale job fair connecting applicants with employers from key sectors including BPO and IT, manufacturing, construction, real estate, healthcare and medical services, retail, financial services, tourism, hotels and restaurants, and the academe. Just steps away, aspiring entrepreneurs received practical mentoring on how to turn business ideas, side hustles, and small enterprises into sustainable ventures—demonstrating how trabaho and negosyo can grow side by side.
With SM Job Fairs providing the platform and reach, employment opportunities were brought closer to communities—making job access more immediate, practical, and inclusive. Meanwhile, SM for MSMEs highlighted the vital role of micro, small, and medium enterprises not only as businesses, but as job generators and engines of inclusive growth. While many participants were hired on the spot, others left inspired to build enterprises that could create jobs for others.
“Nakakatuwa po, ang bilis. In-expect ko po babalik pa ako.
Masaya po ako, hindi na ako tambay! Sa tingin ko po mago-grow po ako sa bago
kong work.” - MA. FLOREBEL QUILILAN, Hired on the Spot by Hi Precision
To further streamline the journey from application to
employment, SM Government Service Express enabled participants to process key
requirements on-site. Participating agencies included the National Bureau of
Investigation (NBI), Social Security System (SSS), Bureau of Internal Revenue
(BIR), Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth), and the Pag-IBIG
Fund—making essential services more accessible in one convenient location.
“Maganda po na nandito sa ganitong event, kasi we’re not
just hiring, but we’re also on the lookout for opportunities for our business
with the other businesses here, para po to compliment each other.”- MELODY
ADVIENTO of Clinica Manila
Trabaho at Negosyo tells a bigger story—today’s job seeker can become tomorrow’s employer. By combining job matching, MSME mentoring, and government services in one space, the initiative reflects a forward-thinking approach to workforce development where employment and entrepreneurship reinforce each other.
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About SM Supermalls – Jobs and MSMEs
SM Supermalls—one of Southeast Asia’s largest mall
developers and operators with 89 malls nationwide—continues to maximize the
MSME and job fair experience by creating opportunities that are relevant,
inclusive, and built around what Filipinos need most. As the country’s most
preferred and loved retail destination, SM Supermalls brings employment and
entrepreneurship closer to communities through accessible job fairs and
MSME-focused platforms that connect job seekers to employers and empower local
businesses through market access, mentorship, and growth-enabling
opportunities.
To learn more, visit msme.smsupermalls.com or email
customercare@smsupermalls.com.
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