Jobless From B1

PSA data showed that the underemployment rate climbed to 13.3 percent in January from the previous month's 10.9 percent, but declined from 13.7 percent in the same month last year.

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There were 6.47 million underemployed Filipinos or those looking for additional hours of work or an additional job in January, higher than the 5.48 million in December last year and the 6.30 million in January 2024.

The labor force participation rate declined to 63.9 percent in January from the previous month's 65.1 percent, but went up from 61.1 percent in the same month in 2024.

National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the government is committed to creating an enabling business environment, while equipping the workforce with skills to meet industry demand.