Tag: Labor
Recovery in youth employment after pandemic still lagging, says ILO
The report finds that the pandemic has exacerbated the numerous labor market challenges facing those aged between 15 and 24 years
2.93 million Filipinos unemployed, latest gov’t data show
The national joblessness rate stood at six percent in May, up from 5.7 percent in April
Only six percent of domestic workers have comprehensive social protection, says...
The ILO report says more than 94 percent of domestic workers lack access to the full range of protections, such as medical care
Social dialogue, key to strengthening safety, health at work – ILO...
ILO stresses importance of an effective collaboration between social partners in preventing occupational accidents and diseases
‘Out of sight, out of mind’ attitude hampers COVID recovery for...
“The COVID-19 pandemic hit the fishing and seafood processing industries in Southeast Asia hard and migrant workers the hardest”
3.13 million Filipinos jobless, according to latest gov’t figures
The number of jobless Filipinos in February was higher than the 2.93 million in the previous month, according to the PSA
Study: Filipino women still bear brunt of unpaid care work
“Traditional gender norms or stereotypes surrounding unpaid care work and breadwinning still persist in this day and age”
Philippines’ unemployment rate down to 6.4 percent
January's monthly unemployment rate was also lower than December's 6.6 percent or 3.27 million jobless count
Number of jobless Filipinos up to 3.27 million in December, gov’t...
The unemployment rate also inched up to 6.6 percent, slightly higher than the 6.5 percent recorded in November
Human life is the most valuable work asset, says Pope Francis
“Workplace safety means safeguarding human resources, which are of inestimable value in the eyes of God"