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DOLE Commits to Creating More 'Quality Jobs' Despite Rise in Unemployment
The Philippine Statistics Authority reported a rise in the May unemployment rate to 4.8%. Despite this, the Department of Labor and Employment highlighted the labor market's 'resilience' and pledged to focus on creating 'quality jobs' rather than just increasing job numbers.
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