PHL July Jobless Rate Worst in over 4 Years - BusinessWorld Online

PHL July jobless rate worst in over 4 years - BusinessWorld Online

The Philippines’ unemployment rate rose to 6% in July, the highest level since June 2022, as the labor force expanded faster than employment, leaving 3.14 million Filipinos without jobs. The unemployment rate increased from 5.3% a year earlier and 4.9% in June, while the number of unemployed rose by 550,000 from 2.59 million in July […]

Jobless rate rises to 4-year high of 6% in July

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s unemployment rate surged to a four-year high of 6 percent in July from 4.9 percent in June, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. This was the highest unemployment rate since June 2022, when it stood at 6.03 percent. READ: Survey: Gen Zs least happy among PH workers The

PH unemployment rate climbs to 6%

MANILA, Philippines — The number of unemployed Filipinos surged in July, the Philippine Statistics Authority said on Tuesday. Data showed that unemployment rose to 6.0 percent...

Unemployment in the Philippines Surges as 3.14 Million Filipinos Remain Jobless

3.14 Million Filipinos Jobless as Unemployment Rate Hits 6.0% UNEMPLOYMENT – More Filipinos found themselves without jobs in July 2026, with the national unemployment rate rising to 6.0% from 5.3% a year earlier. The number of unemployed Filipinos increased significantly in July 2026, with the country’s unemployment rate climbing to 6.0%, according to data released ...