Jobless Filipinos Declined by 375,000 to 2.77 Million in August 2026
The number of jobless Filipinos decreased by over 375,000 to 2.77 million in August 2026, bringing the unemployment rate down to 5.3%, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This decline is largely attributed to an increase in workers in the agriculture and forestry sector.
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