April jobless rate slightly up at 4.1%
The manufacturing sector lost the highest number of workers at 410,000.
7 June 20252 MIN READ
Unemployment rises to 4.1% in April
The Philippine unemployment rate edged up to 4.1% in April, with manufacturing and agriculture sectors seeing the biggest job losses due to weaker exports and…
6 June 20252 MIN READ

DoLE: More jobs as unemployment drops

The Department of Labor and Employment reports a drop in unemployment, highlighting growing job opportunities in service, sales, crafts, and technical fields.…

9 May 20252 MIN READ

Marcos touts job gains

President Marcos Jr. celebrates Labor Day 2025 with record-low unemployment, major investments, job creation programs, and expanded worker support services…

2 May 20253 MIN READ

Marcos: Phl unemployment rate lowest in two decades

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the Philippines' unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% in February, the lowest in two decades. He credited the…

1 May 20252 MIN READ

A woman in work clothes sweeps the street with a broom and dustpan along Legarda Street in Manila on 6 December

Married Filipina more likely than men to cite housework as reason for unemployment

A study from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies reveals that married Filipino women are far more likely than men to cite housework as the reason…

16 April 20253 MIN READ

Romualdez hails drop in unemployment as sign of Phl economic strength

House Speaker Martin Romualdez welcomes the drop in the Philippines’ unemployment rate to 3.8% in February 2025, crediting President Marcos’ push for inclusive…

10 April 20252 MIN READ

Phl unemployment rate dips in February

Philippine unemployment drops to 3.8% in February 2025 — the lowest in three months — as labor force participation rises and underemployment falls, PSA reports.

8 April 20251 MIN READ

18K job seekers join DOLE-Jobstreet Career Con 2025

Over 18,000 job seekers attended the DOLE-Jobstreet Career Con 2025, the largest career event in the Philippines, featuring 8,000 job openings, masterclasses,…

31 January 20252 MIN READ

Marcos pushes for nationwide job fairs to boost employment

President Marcos plans to expand job fairs beyond Metro Manila to boost employment opportunities for Filipinos, especially in the provinces. Learn more about…

29 January 20252 MIN READ

'Manong Chavit' Singson honors father's legacy with his word

Senatorial candidate Luis 'Manong Chavit' Singson honors his father's legacy with a commitment to truthfulness and economic development. Discover how he plans…

5 January 20252 MIN READ

MRT welders

Workers weld metal for the ongoing MRT7 construction along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. On Friday, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported that the…

10 December 20241 MIN READ