Jobs crisis deepens as PH unemployment surges, becomes worst in the region—IBON

November 6, 2026

The September surge in Philippine unemployment is the worst among Southeast Asian countries and exposes how millions of Filipinos are struggling to eke out a living amid a worsening jobs crisis under Pres. Marcos Jr, said research group IBON. The administration’s longstanding overreliance on attracting foreign investments and market-driven upskilling of Filipino workers has failed […]

Filipinos already squeezed by less jobs and high prices will be even worse off as Super El Niño hits—IBON

October 7, 2026

Filipino families already squeezed by worsening joblessness and soaring prices will fall into greater crisis once Super El Niño hits in earnest.

More youth seeking work, but jobs fall short—IBON

September 9, 2026

More youth are seeking work but are unable to find jobs.

Sharp rise in unemployment, surge in part-time and informal work signal worsening jobs crisis—IBON

September 9, 2026

More people being counted as employed does not mean that Filipino families are becoming more economically secure.

Apat na taon ni Marcos Jr: Ang Hindi Maikubling Krisis

July 29, 2026

Bleak jobs situation bursts Marcos admin’s UMIC bubble – IBON

July 8, 2026

UMIC status is irrelevant when considering that millions of Filipinos are struggling to make a living or find decent employment.

Worsening employment and insufficient wages

June 26, 2026

Read more: Falling employment, rising underemployment confirm worsening joblessness

Widespread informality (March 2026)

May 13, 2026

Jobs volatility under the Marcos administration

April 30, 2026

The uncertainty of employment is evident in the increasing volatility of the labor market, which cannot be explained by seasonality alone or by pandemic lockdowns. At the root of the jobs crisis is a sluggish and non-inclusive economy, weakened by the lack of strong domestic production sectors as engines for sustained economic growth.