PBBM Admin Seeks Faster Investment, Job Creation as Unemployment Rises

PBBM admin seeks faster investment, job creation as unemployment rises

MANILA, Philippines —  The government pushed for faster investment approvals, stronger job-matching mechanisms, and expanded skills training to contain rising unemployment, Malacanang said on Wednesday.In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said improving the ease of doing business is key to generating more jobs in the private sector.Castro said the Philippine Statistics Authority reported that the u…

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Gov't Pushes Quality Jobs as Unemployment Rises Despite Labor Market Gains

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The government is stepping up efforts to generate more quality jobs and strengthen worker support after the latest labor data showed a growing workforce alongside a higher unemployment rate. The July 2026 Labor Force Survey of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that the country’s labor force grew to 52.36Continue Reading