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Jobs creation in 2025 was a meager 172,000, far below the long-term average of around 700,000 and the target of employing one million Filipinos annually.
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Jobs creation in 2025 was a meager 172,000, far below the long-term average of around 700,000 and the target of employing one million Filipinos annually.
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Unemployment in the Philippines surged to 2.96 million in January 2026, marking a significant rise from the previous year. The latest Labor Force Survey…
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The unemployment rate stood at 4.4 percent, up from 3.1 percent a year earlier.
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The unemployment rate in December 2025 remained essentially unchanged from November’s 4.4 percent estimate, translating to 2.26 million individuals.
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Malacañang said unemployment and underemployment rose in 2025 due to weather disruptions, sector-specific job losses and labor force growth, citing Economic…
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Economic managers at the 7th Economy and Development Council Meeting presided by the President in Malacañang Palace on Monday, said the country surpassed its…
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We need to find a response to the continuing impact of inflation and rising living costs.
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ECOP links the 2025 rise in unemployment to corruption scandals, natural disasters, and slower job creation, while highlighting the services sector as the top…
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The Philippines’ unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in November 2025, with 2.25 million jobless Filipinos, reflecting the economic slowdown caused by the flood…
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The Philippines’ unemployment rate stood at 4.4 percent in November 2025, improving from October but rising sharply year-on-year, reflecting slower economic…
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Unemployment in the Philippines dropped to 1.96 million in September 2025 from 2.03 million in August, showing modest labor recovery in services, construction,…
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The Philippines’ unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in August 2025, the lowest in over a year, as 2.03 million Filipinos remained jobless amid steady gains in…
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Employment rate stood at 96.3 percent in June, down from 96.9 percent in June 2024.
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The Philippine unemployment rate rose to 3.7% in June 2025 from 3.1% a year ago, with 1.95 million jobless despite record-high labor force participation.…
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The Philippines’ unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in May 2025 from 4.1% a year earlier, with over 1.4 million jobs added, particularly in retail and…
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‘The labor market for new grads has weakened consistently since 2022.'
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