{"id":968,"date":"2026-10-03T20:34:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T12:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/evc\/?p=968"},"modified":"2026-10-03T20:44:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T12:44:35","slug":"dole-8-welcomes-imelda-e-romanillos-as-new-regional-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalphilippines.net\/evc\/dole-8-welcomes-imelda-e-romanillos-as-new-regional-director\/","title":{"rendered":"DOLE-8 Welcomes Imelda E. Romanillos as New Regional Director"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Leadership turnover marks new chapter in labor and employment services in Eastern Visayas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TACLOBAN CITY \u2014<\/strong> The Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office VIII (DOLE-8)<\/strong> formally welcomed Director Imelda E. Romanillos<\/strong> as its new Regional Director during a leadership turnover ceremony held on October 2, 2026, at Hotel Lorenza, Tacloban City<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The transition was formally marked by the turnover of leadership from OIC-Regional Director Atty. Joan N. Noya-Nidua<\/strong> to Romanillos, who brings nearly four decades of experience in public service with the Department of Labor and Employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romanillos began her career with DOLE in 1989 as Clerk III at DOLE Bicol<\/strong> and steadily rose through the ranks. She was appointed Assistant Regional Director in 2022<\/strong>, served as OIC-Regional Director of DOLE-CAR in 2024<\/strong>, and formally assumed the position of Regional Director in January 2025<\/strong>. Prior to her assignment to Eastern Visayas, she served as Regional Director of DOLE Region II<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With her extensive experience in labor and employment administration, Romanillos now takes on the leadership of DOLE-8, overseeing the Department’s programs and services for workers, employers and other stakeholders across Eastern Visayas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commitment to Client-Centered Public Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In her message during the turnover ceremony, Romanillos expressed her appreciation to the DOLE-8 family for the warm welcome and conveyed her commitment to providing responsive and meaningful public service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She emphasised the importance of creating tangible and positive results for the people served by the Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cLet’s create impact to the lives of the clients we serve.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Romanillos also underscored the honor and responsibility associated with public service, citing former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThere is no greater challenge and there is no greater honor than to be in public service.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Her message highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong commitment to service while ensuring that DOLE programs and interventions remain responsive to the needs of workers, jobseekers, employers and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noya-Nidua Begins New Chapter of Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Atty. Noya-Nidua expressed her heartfelt appreciation to the DOLE-8 family for the support, cooperation and trust extended to her during her tenure as OIC-Regional Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her leadership of DOLE-8 now comes to a close as she moves to her next assignment with DOLE Bicol<\/strong>, where she will serve as Assistant Regional Director<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noya-Nidua brings her experience and commitment to her new post as she begins another chapter of public service within the Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOLE-8 Leadership Transition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The leadership turnover was witnessed by members of the DOLE Regional Coordinating Council (RCC)<\/strong>, DOLE-8 officials and employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ceremony marked not only the formal transition of leadership but also the continuing commitment of DOLE-8 to uphold effective, responsive and client-centered labor and employment services in Eastern Visayas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Romanillos assumes her new role, DOLE-8 enters another chapter of service anchored on the Department’s continuing mandate to protect workers, promote employment opportunities, support employers and contribute to inclusive and sustainable development in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The leadership transition underscores the continuity of public service while welcoming new leadership, experience and perspectives to further strengthen DOLE’s programs and services for the people of Eastern Visayas. END #EVCHub8<\/p>\n\n\n

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