IN CHARTS: Philippine economy reopens, yet jobs slow to return

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President Rodrigo Duterte's economic team wants restrictions eased to generate jobs. But a closer look at the numbers would show regions that have opened up still struggle to revive the labor market.

Six of these areas, particularly Isabela, Batangas, Iloilo, Tacloban City, Lanao del Sur, and Iligan City, belong to regions that saw higher unemployment rates.

The number of people who have jobs but are still looking for more – called underemployment – also went up in 12 of the country's 17 regions. The reopening of malls and other establishments still did not lead to more shoppers, resulting in stunted employment growth. PSA data showed that most respondents said bad weather was the top reason for them being unable to work.

 

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