jobs crisis
Worsening jobs crisis, poverty counters PH economy “stands firm” claims
December 3, 2025
NEWS
The Marcos administration’s claim that the economy stands firm on strong fundamentals is oblivious to how many ordinary Filipinos are struggling amid worsening joblessness and poverty
Job-destroying growth debunks stable labor market claims – IBON
November 6, 2025
Recent job losses show how unstable the Philippine labor market remains, reflecting the weakness of the overall economy.
Healthy labor market? Over 2M increase in poorly paid Filipinos says otherwise – IBON
July 8, 2025
May 2025 labor force figures do not show decent jobs being created, but a deepening jobs crisis marked by rising informality, falling job quality, and stagnant wages.
PH economy struggles to create decent jobs
May 15, 2025
Jobs has been a top concern for the Philippine electorate, but do the government and newly-elected lawmakers recognize the extent of the jobs crisis enough to buckle down to resolving it?
How do the Senatorial candidates fare on jobs?
May 9, 2025
All senatorial aspirants say jobs should be prioritized, but who among them vie for decent, sustainable jobs from a robust, domestic economy?
Falling employment, higher underemployment signs of unsolved PH jobs crisis-IBON
May 8, 2025
The rise in underemployment reflects the unresolved jobs crisis where existing jobs pay poorly.
Worsening informality behind rise in employment – IBON
April 8, 2025
Worsening jobs informality and lack of gainful work is driving the rise in employment and big decline in underemployment as indicated in the latest official data.
High note? Gov’t ignoring millions-rise in part-time, informal workers — IBON
March 6, 2025
NEWS
The Marcos Jr administration is ignoring widespread informality and the real labor force situation, demonstrating a lack of concern for genuine job creation.
