The Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA), in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment Region II (DOLE-R02), convened the workers representatives of its registered enterprises on July 19, 2023 at the CEZA Corporate Center, Sta. Ana, Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Freeport (CSEZFP) for the conduct of an oathtaking ceremony that promotes tripartism and social dialogue among the workers, employers and government.

The event was attended by members of the CEZA Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (TIPC), including key officials of CEZA and DOLE, namely CEZA Administrator and Chief Executive Officer – Sec. Katrina Ponce Enrile, CEZA Deputy Administrator Perla Tumaliuan, DOLE Assistant Regional Director – Atty. Nepomuceno Leaño, II, DOLE Senior LEO-LR Unit Head Onofre James Mendoza and DOLE TSSD Chief Laura B. Diciano. CEZA also gathered the officers and employees of CEZA registered enterprises, such as Alpha Fortune Management Solutions, Inc.; Eastern Hawaii Leisure Company Limited; Hi-Source Services, Inc.; LR Land Developers, Inc.; North Cagayan Gaming and Amusement Corporation; Pacific Marianas Leisure and Development, Inc.; Pacific Solution Management and Consultancy Services, Inc.; Party Group Management Corp.; Succeed Asia Ventures, Inc.; Top Asia Leisure and Entertainment Corporation and Villa Saturnina Resort, to participate in the oath-taking ceremony.

In her welcome speech, Sec. Enrile welcomed and thanked everyone for their attendance and participation in this event. She noted that, as she is pursuing positive changes for and with CEZA, cooperation efforts like this will surely help realize this goal and will benefit all the members of the Tripartism Council. She also added that, being a resident of Sta. Ana herself, she would always see things in this perspective and ensured that the endeavors in CEZA will always put this perspective in great consideration.

In her closing remarks, DA Tumaliuan conveyed her support to this undertaking and also noted of the many opportunities that this tripartism offers. She stressed that, as this promotes openness through social dialogue, negotiation, consultation, and free exchange of information among all stakeholders on common interests and policies, this will also surely promote peace among the government, employers and workers.

As it remains committed to generate employment opportunities in the Cagayan Valley Region, CEZA also intends to maintain a harmonious and amicable relationship among the employees, employers and regulators. CEZA is committed to actively participate in activities like this, making sure that the stakeholders under its jurisdiction maintain a collaborative partnership in the policy-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution, among others. #SaCEZAKabahagiKa