Philippines – 1.65 million more employed in April from a year ago

From 37.01 million in April 2013, the number of employed Filipinos rose to 38.66 million during the same period this year, or an increase of 1.65 million jobs nationwide. 

This was reported on Wednesday by Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz, citing the April 2014 Labor Force Survey of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Barring any major setbacks, she expressed optimism the next PSA labor survey “will sustain the country’s robust employment situation.”

“This optimism is anchored on the overall efforts and commitment of the government, including the Department of Labor and Employment, to implement programs, projects and services that facilitate employment and make the business climate conducive for job generation,” said the DOLE head.

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