The number of unemployed Filipinos rose sharply in July, reaching 2.59 million compared to just 1.95 million the previous month. Read more »
The Philippine labor market continued to show signs of resilience as unemployment dipped in May 2025, with more Filipinos finding jobs across key sectors and subsectors. Read more »
Senator Bong Go has introduced the Rural Employment Assistance Program (REAP) bill in the Senate, designed to institutionalize TUPAD and bring sustainable job opportunities to the countryside. Read more »
Workers in Metro Manila will receive a ?50 increase in their daily minimum wage after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board–National Capital Region (RTWPB-NCR) approved Wage Order No. NCR-26. Read more »
As AI and automation technologies continue to evolve, many workers are asking: Could AI impact my job? Rep. Camille Villar’s proposed bill, House Bill No. 11308, aims to protect workers and help them thrive in the face of these changes. Read more »
In July, the Philippines witnessed a notable spike in unemployment, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The number of unemployed Filipinos aged 15 and above surged to 2.38 million, up from 1.62 million in June and 2.29 million in July 2023. Read more »
