The mandate of a Municipal Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in the Philippines, established under RA 8759 (PESO Act), is to be a non-fee charging facility that facilitates employment and livelihood opportunities by matching job seekers with jobs, providing labor market info, offering career guidance, and connecting people to DOLE programs, all in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to achieve full employment. They serve as a crucial local link for DOLE services, ensuring efficient access to jobs and skills development. .