Tag: jobs crisis

PH economy struggles to create decent jobs

Mayo 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?

Mayo 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

Mayo 8, 2025

The rise in underemployment reflects the unresolved jobs crisis where existing jobs pay poorly.

Worsening informality behind rise in employment – IBON

Abril 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

Marso 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.

Unpacking data shows labor market getting worse — IBON

Nobyembre 11, 2024

NEWS ANALYSIS

The nation needs leaders that genuinely care about the worsening welfare of Filipino citizens and are willing to push radical and meaningful measures that will really create better-quality jobs and higher incomes.

5 economic distortions to watch out for in Marcos Jr’s 3rd SONA

Hulyo 22, 2024

Some bold distortions about the economy and the situation of the people, not the truth, can be expected at the third Marcos Jr SONA.

Odd jobs: Spiraling through another day

Hulyo 6, 2024

It may seem to be a mere picture of urban poverty and underdevelopment at first glance. But a closer look reveals something more profound.