GO Negosyo founder Jose Maria "Joey" Concepcion 3rd on Friday said the government could not mandate the private sector to hire K to 12 graduates as the decision to hire lies with employers.

Concepcion made the statement after Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte called on businessmen to consider employing K to 12 graduates in a bid to create more livelihood opportunities for Filipinos.

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