Jobseekers fill the venue at Robinsons Malls’ Job Fair held at Robinsons Galleria
MANILA, Philippines — Joblessness in the Philippines registered at 4.1 percent in April, the worst in three months.
There were 2.06 million unemployed Filipinos in April, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Friday. This was more than the 1.93 million jobless recorded in March
The unemployment rate went up from the earlier 3.9 percent joblessness ratio.
READ: Philippine unemployment rate rises to 3.9% in March
The results are from the latest nationwide survey, to which 44,536 households responded.
Job quality also deteriorated.
READ: Assessment of the country’s unemployment statistics
Data showed that 7.09 million employed Filipinos looked for additional jobs or working hours in April to augment their income. This meant an increase from 6.44 million before.
This is equivalent to an underemployment rate of 14.6 percent. It was worse than 13.4 percent in the previous month and matching the rate recorded in April 2024.