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Philippine jobless rate hits ‘pandemic’ level; climate big factor
The unemployment rate in the Philippines surged to 5.3% in July 2025, marking a pandemic-era high and representing 2.59 million jobless Filipinos.
This figure is the worst since June 2022, with the increase primarily attributed to intense weather disturbances, including typhoons and monsoon rains.
National Statistician Claire Dennis Mapa stated that the adverse weather conditions in July were the main drivers behind the spike in unemployment.
The agricultural sector saw significant job losses due to inundated fields.
The number of underemployed individuals increased to 14.8% or 6.8 million Filipinos in July 2025, up from 12.1% in July 2024.
Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan warned that the government must intensify efforts to enhance climate resilience and improve workforce agility.
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