Tag: unemployment
Jobs crisis continues, informal work worsens
Hulyo 3, 2021
Latest labor force figures show that millions of Filipinos are still struggling to find work or turning more and more to informal jobs and self-employment to survive. Substantial ayuda is urgently needed and Congress should hold a special session to ensure the immediate allocation and distribution of funds for emergency aid.
Negative econ growth underscores jobs crisis – IBON
Mayo 12, 2021
The first quarter 2021 economic performance is the clearest proof that government hype of employment surpassing pre-pandemic levels are hollow. The quality of work is deteriorating and the number of unemployed is higher compared to a year ago.
Unemployment and quality of work worsens
Mayo 9, 2021
Gov’t hyping employment gains to avoid giving more ayuda, stimulus – IBON
Mayo 6, 2021
Latest labor force figures show that Filipinos are not regaining their jobs and incomes and, on the contrary, are desperately trying to make a living in whatever way they can.
Ayuda urgent – jobs crisis still worse than before pandemic
Mayo 1, 2021
Government claims of employment improving in February 2021 compared to pre-pandemic January 2020 are unfounded. The so-called jobs increase is just Filipinos desperate to make a living in any way they can.
Joblessness worsens in February and will get worse with ECQ — IBON
Marso 31, 2021
The latest labor force survey confirms that unemployment and underemployment are worsening despite economic managers’ hype of rebounding employment.
Worst unemployment ever
Pebrero 5, 2021
Cash subsidies for poorest households urgent as inflation reaches 21-month high
Enero 5, 2021
In the face of soaring prices, joblessness and meager incomes, emergency cash subsidies for the poorest Filipinos and support for small businesses need to be increased substantially. Distribute Bayanihan 2 cash assistance immediately, and a new cash subsidy program to cover several millions of vulnerable citizens should be drawn up.
