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Philippines jobless rate drops to decades-low in December 2023

MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.1 percent in December 2023, the lowest since 2005, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. "The full-year unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.3 percent compared to 5.4 percent in 2022," PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference. Mapa said about 1.60 million were jobless in December last year. "This w.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Philippines unemployment rate up to 3.9 pct in March

MANILA, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines increased to 3.9 percent in March from 3.5 percent in February, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference that there were 2 million jobless Filipinos in March this year, higher than 1.8 million unemployed individuals in February. National Economic and Development Authority.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Philippines unemployment rate drops to 3.5 pct in February

MANILA, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.5 percent in February from 4.5 percent in January, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference that there were 1.8 million jobless Filipinos in February, lower than 2.15 million unemployed individuals in January. National Economic and Development Authority Se.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Barrita: BRT, palpak sa ubang nasod, di solusyon sa trapik

Barrita: BRT, palpak sa ubang nasod, di solusyon sa trapik.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Marcos vows sustained job creation as unemployment drops

President Marcos assured the public that his administration would sustain measures that create jobs, lure investments and upgrade the skills of workers after the Philippines recorded a drop in unemployment rate last month......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Ralph Recto named as new Finance secretary 

In a statement, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that he welcomes Recto’s appointment as the new Finance chief, remarking that Recto was known in the Senate as the “resident numbers genius.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Traslacion welcome Mass homily highlights St. Joseph’s teachings

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu –  The art of loving someone who is not your own, the art of letting go, and the art of dreaming were emphasized as the teachings of St. Joseph in the homily during the Traslacion welcome Mass on Friday, Jan. 19. The mass was presided over by Auxiliary Bishop Midyphil Billones, with.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Bacolod City targets 70% dog vaccination by October

Bacolod City targets 70% dog vaccination by October.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Negros Occidental sets catch-up vaccination to fight pertussis

Negros Occidental sets catch-up vaccination to fight pertussis.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Measles, pertussis outbreaks stress need for improved vaccination — UNICEF

The ongoing measles and pertussis outbreaks serve as a "wake-up call" for the Philippines to improve its vaccination program, the United Nations Children's Fund said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Naga s Senior Citizens get free vaccination against pneumonia

Naga's Senior Citizens get free vaccination against pneumonia Vox Bikol Tue, 08/21/2018 - 15:18.....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Higit 150 Vietnamese pinalayas sa ‘Pinas

NASA 150 Vietnamese ang pinalayas ng Bureau of Immigration (BI) sa bansa noong nakaraang buwan. The post Higit 150 Vietnamese pinalayas sa ‘Pinas first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Pinas, US, Australia, Japan pasiklab sa WPS

Sasamahan ng puwersa ng Estados Unidos, Australia at Japan ang mga barko ng Pilipinas sa gagawing joint maritime activity sa West Philippine Sea. The post Pinas, US, Australia, Japan pasiklab sa WPS first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

BARMM anti-measles vaccination campaign in full swing

Local executives in the Bangsamoro region on Friday took turns urging constituents to set aside their superstitious beliefs against disease control via vaccination and bring their children to health centers for free anti-measles shots......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

BARMM anti-measles vaccination campaign in full swing

Local executives in the Bangsamoro region on Friday took turns urging constituents to set aside their superstitious beliefs against disease control via vaccination and bring their children to health centers for free anti-measles shots......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Manny Villar pinakamayaman pa rin sa ‘Pinas

Tumataginting na P621 bilyon ang net worth ni dating Senate President Manny Villar kaya siya pa rin ang pinakamayaman sa Pilipinas base sa listahan ng Forbes magazine. The post Manny Villar pinakamayaman pa rin sa ‘Pinas first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Vaccination for Negrense kids urged to prevent pertussis

Vaccination for Negrense kids urged to prevent pertussis.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Go to parents: Support vaccination drive

To protect children from diseases, Sen. Bong Go has urged parents to support and cooperate with the government’s vaccination program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Mayor Caluag seeks to reduce unemployment

Mayor Caluag seeks to reduce unemployment.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024