July jobless rate hits 6%, highest since pandemic

Primary framing

“July jobless rate hits 6%, highest since pandemic”

The country’s labor market came under renewed pressure in July as more Filipinos, including fresh graduates, struggled to find jobs.

Key facts

• Unemployment rate rose to 6% in July from 4.9% in June
• 3.14 million Filipinos were unemployed in July, up from 2.59 million in June
• Fresh graduates were among those struggling to find jobs
• The Philippines' labor market faced renewed pressure in July as more Filipinos struggled to find jobs.
• 3.14 million Filipinos were unemployed in July
• Unemployment rate rose to 6% in July from 4.9% in June
• Fresh graduates were among those struggling to find jobs

Center-leaning outlets

• Inquirer.net (PH)