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Story summary
- The Philippines’ unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in August 2025, with 2.03 million jobless.
- Labor-force participation rose to 65.1%, with 52.13 million aged 15+ either working or seeking work.
- Employment gains occurred in construction, fishing, and administrative support services, adding 540,000 and 300,000 jobs respectively.
- Underemployment fell to 10.7%, while youth employment rose to 88.3%.
