December 2023 labor force survey
Drop in wholesale retail trade work in Dec shows Filipinos can’t afford to spend – IBON
February 7, 2024
Job losses in the wholesale and retail trade sector may be a result of weaker demand which is concerning since the month of December is usually marked by more spending due to the holidays.
Widespread informality, growing poverty belie gov’t claims of robust jobs market – IBON
February 7, 2024
The prevalent lack of decent work and the increasing number of Filipinos falling into poverty dispels the Marcos Jr administration’s hype of a “robust” labor market.
