It is a declared policy of the State to promote full employment and equality of employment opportunities for all, and for this purpose, to strengthen and expand the existing employment facilitation service machinery of the government particularly at the local levels. (Section 2 of RA 8759). To carry out this policy, there shall be established in all capital towns of provinces, key cities and other strategic areas as Public Employment Service Office which shall be community-based and maintained largely by Local Government Units, NGOs, CBOs and SUCs. The PESOs shall be linked to the regional offices of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for coordination and technical supervision, and to the DOLE central office, to constitute the national employment service network. (Section 3, PESO ACT of 1999)

The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) is a non-fee charging multi-employment service facility or entity established or accredited pursuant to Republic Act No. 8759 otherwise known as the PESO Act of 1999 as amended by Republic Act 10691.
Its purpose is to carry out full employment and equality of employment opportunities for all, and for this purpose, to strengthen and expand the existing employment facilitation service machinery of the government particularly at the local levels.
Ensure the prompt, timely and efficient delivery of employment service and provision of information on DOLE programs.
Provide a venue where people could explore simultaneously various employment options and seek assistance they prefer.
Serve as referral and information center for the various services and programs of DOLE and other government agencies present in the area.
Provide clients with adequate information on employment and labor market situation in the area.
Network with other PESOs within the region on employment for job exchange purposes.
With the enactment of Republic Act 8759 or the PESO Act of 1999, LGU-Pilar thru the Sangguniang Bayang passed an Ordinance Institutionalizing Public Employment Service Office (PESO), appropriating funds for the creation of the office and the position of a PESO Manager.