What is the role of the Local Government Unit (LGU) in SPES?

• A. To identify beneficiaries, facilitate placements, monitor compliance, and coordinate with DOLE/DSWD and agencies.
• B. To fund all SPES placements.
• C. To issue work permits for all SPES participants.
• D. To approve wages for all SPES jobs.

Answer: (A)

In SPES, the Local Government Unit implements the program at the local level by identifying eligible student beneficiaries, arranging suitable placements, and monitoring how the program is carried out. They help pick students who meet the criteria, connect them with appropriate job opportunities, and ensure the placements run smoothly and safely. They keep track of attendance, working hours, and wages to make sure everything follows the program rules, and they report results and issues to the national offices. They also act as a bridge, coordinating with DOLE, DSWD, and other agencies for guidance, resources, and support. The other tasks listed aren’t the LGU’s sole responsibility—funding all placements, issuing work permits, or approving wages are handled by other parts of the system.