The Philippines’ unemployment rate in June rose to 3.7 percent, up from 3.1 percent a year earlier, according to the latest Labor Force Survey released Wednesday by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The Philippines' unemployment rate eased in May, as the economy generated more jobs, reducing the number of Filipinos without work compared to both April this year and May of the previous year.
Investment approvals by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority more than doubled in the first eight months of 2026, putting the agency within reach of its P300-billion full-year target with four months remaining.
KairoTech and Packworks are developing a retail media network built around the Philippines’ ubiquitous sari-sari stores, creating a potential new advertising channel that links digital campaigns with consumer activity in local communities.
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is extending digital support to Cebu entrepreneurs as government and industry partners seek to help micro, small, and medium enterprises turn social commerce into a sustainable growth channel.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent Facebook pages falsely claiming to represent Just Smile Lending Corp., highlighting heightened regulatory vigilance to protect consumers and legitimate businesses.