Mark Villar seeks more quality jobs, stronger protection for workers
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar is calling for a comprehensive employment strategy focused on skills development, industry-responsive training, and stronger worker protection to curb unemployment and underemployment. In a statement on Tuesday, Villar cited figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showing the number of employed Filipinos reached 49.21 million in July 2026. However, unemployment remained at 3.14 million, equivalent to 6.0 percent, while 6.33 million workers were underemployed. These figures, he stressed, call for the creation of better-paying jobs and improvement of employment conditions. READ: PH jobless rate inches up to 5.4% in September Villar cited the Congressional Policy […]...Keep on reading: Mark Villar seeks more quality jobs, stronger protection for workers
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark Villar is calling for a comprehensive employment strategy focused on skills development, industry-responsive training, and stronger worker protection to curb unemployment and underemployment. In a statement on Tuesday, Villar cited figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showing the number of employed Filipinos reached 49.21 million in July 2026. However, unemployment remained at 3.14 million, equivalent to 6.0 percent, while 6.33 million workers were underemployed. These figures, he stressed, call for the creation of better-paying jobs and improvement of employment conditions. READ: PH jobless rate inches up to 5.4% in September Villar cited the Congressional Policy […]...
Keep on reading: Mark Villar seeks more quality jobs, stronger protection for workers
Keep on reading: Mark Villar seeks more quality jobs, stronger protection for workers
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