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Philippines Tackles AI, Climate Threats to Job Growth

1/20/2025

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The Philippines grapples with a daunting employment landscape, as 5 million workers in agriculture and services face threats from AI and climate change. In response, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma unveiled initiatives aimed at boosting job creation through tech-driven farming and specialized skills training, emphasizing the urgent need to enforce labor standards for better working conditions.

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The Philippines grapples with a daunting employment landscape, as 5 million workers in agriculture and services face threats from AI and climate change. In response, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma unveiled initiatives aimed at boosting job creation through tech-driven farming and specialized skills training, emphasizing the urgent need to enforce labor standards for better working conditions.