Philippine Labor Market Poised for Fourth-Quarter Recovery, Balisacan Says
The Philippine labor market is expected to turn a corner in the fourth quarter, driven by an economic rebound and the gradual pickup of public construction activities, according to Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan. Easing inflation and a recovery in private consumption are anticipated to support this resurgence.
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