Philippine Labor Market Weakness Signals Softer Household Demand
The Philippines' unemployment rate rose to 5.3% in August, an improvement from July, but job creation lags behind labor force growth, raising concerns about reduced household purchasing power. Declines in manufacturing employment and the impact of El Niño also suggest uneven economic recovery.
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