THE number of full-time Filipino employees looking for additional income sources increased in June 2024 when commodity prices remained elevated and preparations for the upcoming school year were under way.
THE National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) noted that still-significant employment growth was observed in Construction with an addition of 938,000 jobs and manufacturing with 353,000 jobs.“The government’s swift implementation of infrastructure projects and the continued improvement of operating conditions for manufacturing firms have led to these employment gains,” Balisacan said.“Increasing investments in renewable energy, water supply, and mining and quarrying have also supported employment growth in these areas,” he added.
The Neda Chief added that there was also a significant decline in part-time jobs at 1.5 million and vulnerable employment at 521,000 compared to last year.“To sustain these gains, we will persist in improving the country’s business climate to attract investments that generate higher-quality jobs.
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