Employed Filipinos rose by over 317,290 in 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

The DOLE noted an increase in employment from 48.354 million workers to 48.672 million, marking an employment rate of 95.9 percent in April 2025 or a rise of 317,290 workers.

Employment gains were noted in key sectors such as administrative and support service activities, public administration and defense, agriculture and forestry, construction, and education.

"These gains truly underscore the dynamic growth happening in diverse industries, creating even more promising opportunities for our dedicated and growing workforce," Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said.

Further, the country's labor market also maintained a low unemployment rate of 4.1 percent in April.

In terms of the number of individuals, there were 2.06 million unemployed Filipinos in April, a decline from the 2.16 million unemployed persons in January.

"The April 2025 Labor Force Survey results from the Philippine Statistics Authority offer valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of our labor market, reflecting its continuous evolution influenced by both global and domestic factors," Laguesma continued.

"While these statistics highlight areas where we can further strengthen our workforce, particularly in addressing the critical challenges of education-job mismatch, skills-job mismatch, and geographical disparities, they also affirm the inherent adaptability and potential of our Filipino workforce," he added.

The Department is currently participating in the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, where government, employer, and worker delegates from the International Labour Organization’s 187 member states have convened to discuss key issues in the world of work.

These include potential new international standards on protecting workers from biological hazards, ensuring decent work in the platform economy, and promoting innovative transitions from the informal to the formal economy.

"Moving forward, the Department, in strong partnership with the private and labor sectors and through close collaboration with all stakeholders, is dedicated to achieving our strategic objectives," the Labor chief stressed.

"Through the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Plan 2025-2034, we will continue to craft effective and relevant employment policies, enhance workforce employability and skills, and broaden access to jobs and livelihood opportunities across the nation."