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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

Unemployment lowest in 2 decades

Unemployment lowest in 2 decades.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 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

Jobless rate declines to 3.1 percent in December

The country recorded its lowest unemployment rate in nearly two decades as more jobs were made available during the holiday season......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

DavNor posts lowest Dec 2023 inflation rate in Davao region

DavNor posts lowest Dec 2023 inflation rate in Davao region.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Philippines inflation rate slows to 2.8 pct in January

MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines further eased to 2.8 percent in January from 3.9 percent in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that the January inflation rate is the lowest since the 2.3 percent inflation rate was recorded in October 2020. In January 2023, inflation rate was 8.7 percent.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Trade gap lowest in nearly 3 years

The country posted its lowest trade gap in nearly three years in March as both exports and imports declined, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 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

NCR retail prices rise at slowest pace in nearly 2 years

Retail prices of goods in Metro Manila in January posted its lowest growth rate in nearly two years due mainly to slower food price hikes, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Mayor Caluag seeks to reduce unemployment

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

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Tell it to SunStar: ‘Unprofessional conduct in its lowest form’

Tell it to SunStar: ‘Unprofessional conduct in its lowest form’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

SWS: Satisfaction with President Marcos lowest in Mindanao

In a span of just one year, satisfaction with President Marcos among those in Mindanao has shifted from being highest to the lowest in the country, surveys conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

January 2024 Jobs Report: 353,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment at 3.7%

Title: Job Market Surges in January, Wages Soar and Unemployment Holds Steady Subtitle: Increased Hiring Boosts Economy, Potential Impact on Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy Byline:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Jobless rate eases to 3.5% in February

The country’s unemployment rate declined in February as more employment opportunities were created in the wholesale and retail trade and agriculture sectors, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Philippines jobless rate increases to 4.5 pct in January

MANILA, March 8 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' unemployment rate increased to 4.5 percent in January from 3.1 percent in December last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Friday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that there were 2.15 million jobless Filipinos in January. "This was lower than the reported number of unemployed persons in January 2023 of 2.38 million," Mapa said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Philippines jobless rate increases to 4.5 pct in January

MANILA, March 8 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' unemployment rate increased to 4.5 percent in January from 3.1 percent in December last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Friday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that there were 2.15 million jobless Filipinos in January. "This was lower than the reported number of unemployed persons in January 2023 of 2.38 million," Mapa said......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Jobless rate climbs to 4.5 percent in January

The country’s unemployment rate rose in January as the seasonal increase in jobs created by the heightened economic activity during the Christmas holidays faded......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Tambay sa ‘Pinas pinasirit ng El Niño

Umakyat sa 3.9% ang unemployment rate sa Pilipinas nitong Marso bunsod ng pagbaba ng produksyon sa agrikultura na tinamaan ng El Niño phenomenon. The post Tambay sa ‘Pinas pinasirit ng El Niño first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024