Unemployment eases to 5.3% in August 2026 as agriculture adds jobs

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Unemployment eases to 5.3% in August 2026 as agriculture adds jobs

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The Philippines' unemployment rate eased to 5.3% in August 2026 as agriculture added jobs. Manufacturing employment continued to decline, falling to 3.16 million from 3.43 million in July.

Manufacturing continues to weaken as employment in the sector further fell to 3.16 million in August from 3.43 million in July

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