The Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment-designate, , has clarified a viral statement attributed to him, regarding providing jobs for unemployed graduates.
During his vetting proceedings before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Thursday, January 30, 2025, Pelpuo stated that the comments attributed to him were misrepresented and misquoted, with the intention of causing disaffection among the general public.
The lawmaker clarified that the statement he made during his guest appearance on a JoyNews program in 2015 was not his own words, but rather a quote from someone he had met and engaged with in a conversation about job creation and employment.
Pelpuo explained that he quoted the sentiments shared by the individual, who believed that people without any educational backgrounds or specific skillset could still be gainfully employed on their own. "I went to NewsFile and I was asked a question.
