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Assigned: Rowin Tabarrejo

URL: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eit9ywVGH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Title: Fortinet Philippines recently shared key insights from the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report during a media briefing at the Grand Hyatt Manila. The event highlighted the ongoing challenges posed by the cybersecurity skills gap, which continues to impact organizations globally.

Author: Fortient

Date Published: 15 Aug 2024

Key Information: Alan Reyes, Country Manager of Fortinet Philippines, presented data specific to the Philippines. He was joined by Dr. Joey Suba, National President of Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE), who highlighted the collaborative efforts between PSITE and Fortinet Philippines in addressing the country's cybersecurity skills gap.

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🌐 🇵🇭 Fortinet Philippines recently shared key insights from the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report during a media briefing at the Grand Hyatt Manila. The event highlighted the ongoing...

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Assigned: Rowin Tabarrejo

URL: https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/davao-regions-unemployment-rate-down-to-2-9-dole-xi/

Title: Davao Region's Unemployment Rate Down to 2.9%

Author: Mindanao Times

Date Published: Undisclosed

Key Information: The unemployment rate in the Davao Region declined to 2.9% as reported by the Department of Labor and Employment XI.

Improved economic activities and job-generation programs were contributing factor

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Assigned: Rowin Tabarrejo

URL: https://www.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/11/6/unemployment-rate-slides-but-underemployment-climbs-in-september-831

Title: Unemployment Rate Slides, but Underemployment Climbs in September

Author: ABS-CBN News

Date Published: November 6, 2024

Key Information:

While the unemployment rate declined in September, underemployment rose, signaling issues with job quality and adequacy of income. The need for upskilling workers and creating more full-time opportunities was highlighted.

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Unemployment rate slides but underemployment climbs in September | ABS-CBN News

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The Philippines’ unemployment rate fell in September but underemployment climbed, the Philippine Statistics Authority said on Wednesday.

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Assigned: Rowin Tabarrejo

URL: https://www.developmentaid.org/news-stream/post/161302/global-skills-gap-experts-opinions

Title: Global Skills Gap: Experts' Opinions

Author: DevelopmentAid

Date Published: Undisclosed

Key Information:

A widening global skills gap is impacting workforce productivity and economic growth.

Experts emphasize the importance of collaboration between governments, educational institutions, and private companies.

Reskilling and upskilling are critical to addressing workforce mismatches.

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Assigned: Ramon Angeles Jr.

URL: https://youtu.be/HrWytgv8Y08?si=TOuh0VF1H_bJEYwl

TITLE: One Mindanao: Mga estudyante alang sa employment coaching and career guidance

DATE: Feb 7 2024

AUTHOR: GMA REGIONAL TV / ONE MINDANAO

KEY INFORMATION: Public Employment Service Office (PESO) provided employment coaching and career guidance to Senior High School students in El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental. They guided and coached the students based on their career/job interests as well as taught them the necessary information and fundamentals of achieving the "labor standard" in the job market. This guidance is crucial early on for the youth to properly integrate themselves into the labor force of the country as not only does it help them achieve good jobs, it also improves the quality of skilled workers in the future which boosts the economy.

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One Mindanao: Mga estudyante alang sa employment coaching and career guidance

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Assigned: Ramon Angeles Jr.

URL: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2024-08-28/the-test-if-ai-will-take-our-jobs-has-already-begun-video

TITLE: The Test of Whether AI Will Take Our Jobs Has Already Begun

DATE: August 28, 2024

AUTHOR: Bloomberg

KEY INFORMATION: AI has led companies to lay off their entire workforce and this has put pressure in the BPO and IT sector of the Philippines (which grew the GDP by 8% in 2023) especially those working in call centers as they're forced to "upskill" in order to find new jobs and adapt to the AI landscape of the modern era. Thousands of Filipino workers are threatened by AI as the assistance and education provided to them isn't relevant to the current demands of the job market thus leaving them ill-equipped for any significant changes for in demand jobs.

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Assigned: Ramon Angeles Jr.

URL: https://ph.pinterest.com/pin/philippine-job-poverty-helping-each-other-poster--978266350283307632/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

TITLE: Philippine Job Poverty Helping Each Other Poster

DATE: September 25 2021

AUTHOR: Jovic Manite

KEY INFORMATION: The context of the poster is that quality jobs should be able to pull people out of poverty through giving them the proper wages and rights that they deserve and in return, they are able to get quality workers with relevant skills. In the Mindanao context, thousands of people struggle to get out of poverty as getting good paying jobs hasn't become any easier due to the rising competitiveness and changing demands of the job market. The lack of guidance and coaching with skills such as financial literacy and time-management for the youth has hindered the poor from getting out of poverty.

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Assigned: Mernz Medina

URL: https://fb.watch/xa5XoTA_NR/?

Title: This week’s highlight - boosting employment and livelihood across the region.

Author: Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

Date: October 26 2024

Key Info: The promotional video is about the weekly highlights of boosting employment and livelihood across the region in Davao Del Norte Field Office, Davao De Oro Field Office, Davao Oriental Field Office. The promotional video helps unemployed workers to have orientation and assistance in finance.

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Assigned: Mernz Medina

URL: https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/68802/1/MPRA_paper_68802.pdf

Title: Factors Aﬀecting Length of Job Search and Job Switching in Davao City,

Philippines

Author: Deluna, Roperto and Berdos, Kleint

Date: April 1, 2015

Key Info: The study delves into the factors that affect the duration of job search and job change in Davao City, Philippines. It found that the average job search takes five months and that age and household responsibilities play a significant role. Women and private-sector employees are more likely to change jobs, primarily because of dissatisfaction with job type and security rather than salary.

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Assigned: Marco Senarillos

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-AXPL3PmsY Title: Vlog 18: Career Guidance Author: Kikonnections

Date Published: Jul 27, 2018

Key Info: In the video "Vlog 18: Career Guidance," the speaker shares their experience of returning to their elementary school to provide career guidance to current students. They reflect on the significance of giving back to the educational community that shaped them and the impact of mentorship on students' career development. The speaker emphasizes the importance of sharing personal journeys to inspire and guide students in making informed career choices. This experience highlights the value of alumni involvement in educational institutions to support and mentor future generations.

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Assigned: Mernz Medina

URL: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/psa-report-davao-sees-dip-in-labor-force-rise-in-employment#google_vignette

Title: Davao’s unemployment rate down to 2.9%, employment rate up to 97.1%

Author: Sun Star Davao Digital

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Key Info: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported a slight decrease in the labor force participation rate (LFPR) in Davao Region, dropping to 61.9% in April 2024 from 63.2% in April 2023. Despite this, the employment rate remained high at 96.4%, though with fewer total employed individuals compared to the previous year. Unemployment rose to 3.6%, while 7.1% of employed persons were underemployed. The PSA emphasized data collection through quarterly and monthly surveys.

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Assigned: Xiann Calanas

URL: Tabitha Sindani: How Unemployment Became the Ruby in My Life (TED Talk)
Title: How Unemployment Became the Ruby in My Life
Speaker: Tabitha Sindani

Date: May, 2019
Key Info: In this TED Talk, Tabitha Sindani shares her journey of turning unemployment into an opportunity for personal growth. She discusses how, instead of seeing unemployment as a setback, she used it to explore her passions, develop new skills, and gain self-awareness. The talk emphasizes resilience, the importance of perspective, and how challenging experiences can lead to unexpected opportunities.

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Assigned: Marco Senarillos

URL: https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/labor-force-survey

Title: Labor Force Survey -Author: Philippine Statistics Authority

Date Published: January 8, 2025

Key Info: According to the Philippine Statistics Authority's July 2024 Labor Force Survey, the unemployment rate decreased to 4.7% from 4.9% in July 2023. The employment rate rose to 95.3%, with 47.70 million individuals employed, up from 44.56 million in the same period last year. The labor force participation rate increased to 63.5%, indicating more Filipinos are actively participating in the labor market. Additionally, the underemployment rate declined to 12.1% from 15.9% in July 2023, suggesting an improvement in job quality.

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Table A-1. Key Labor and Employment Indicators 2019f-July 2024p

Notes:
f Estimates are final
p Estimates are preliminary and may change
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Labor Force Survey

Highlights of the July 2024 Labor Force Survey

1. The unemployment rate in July 2024 was estimated at 4.7 percent. This was lower than the reported unemployment rate in July 2023 at 4.9 percent. In April 2024, the unemployment rate was posted at 4.0 percent. (Table A-1)

In terms of magnitude, the total number of unemployed individuals in July 2024 was registered at 2.38 million. This was higher than the estimated number of unemployed persons of 2.29 million in July 2023 and 2.04 million in April 2024. (Table A)

2. The employment rate in the country increased to 95.3 percent in July 2024, from 95.1 percent in the same month last year. In April 2024, the employment rate was registered at 96.0 percent. (Table A-1)

In terms of level, the total number of employed persons in July 2024 was estimated at 47.70 million. This was higher than the total number of employed persons in July 2023 at 44.56 million, but lower than the total number of employed persons in April 2024 at 48.36 million. (Table A)

3. The labor force participation rate (LFPR) in July 2024 was registered at 63.5 percent, higher than the estimated LFPR in July 2023 at 60.0 percent. In April 2024, the LFPR was estimated at 64.1 percent. (Table A-1)

The reported LFPR in July 2024 translates to a total of 50.07 million Filipinos aged 15 years old and over who were in the labor force, or those who were either employed or unemployed. The number of individuals aged 15 years old and over who were in the labor force was 46.85 million in July 2023 and 50.40 million in April 2024. (Table A)

4. On average, employed persons worked 41.1 hours per week. This was lower than the average hours worked in a week in July 2023 at 42.4 hours, but higher than the average hours worked in a week in April 2024 at 40.5 hours. (Table A)

5. The underemployment rate in July 2024 decreased to 12.1 percent, from 15.9 percent in July 2023 and 14.6 percent in April 2024. (Table A-1)

In terms of magnitude, 5.78 million of the 47.70 million employed individuals expressed the desire to have additional hours of work in their present job or to have additional job, or to have a new job with longer hours of work in July 2024. (Table A)

6. By broad industry group, the services sector continued as the top sector in terms of the number of employed persons with a share of 60.8 percent of the 47.70 million employed persons. The agriculture and industry sectors accounted for 21.2 percent and 18.0 percent of the total number of employed persons, respectively. (Table 1)

The top five sub-sectors in terms of annual increase in the total number of employed persons in July 2024 were the following:

In contrast, the following five sub-sectors posted the highest annual decreases in the total number of employed persons:

(Table B)

As to quarter-on-quarter changes in the total number of employed persons in July 2024, the top five sub-sectors with the largest increase were the following:

On the other hand, the top five sub-sectors with the largest drop in the total number of employed persons from April 2024 to July 2024 were the following:

(Table B)

7. Wage and salary workers continued to account for the largest share of employed persons with 63.8 percent of the total number of employed persons in July 2024. This was followed by self-employed persons without any paid employee at 28.2 percent and unpaid family workers at 5.7 percent. Employers in own family-operated farm or business had the lowest share at 2.4 percent of the total number of employed persons during the period. (Table 1)

Among wage and salary workers, those employed in private establishments remained to have the highest share of 78.3 percent of the wage and salary workers or 49.9 percent of the total number of employed persons in July 2024. This was followed by those employed in government or government-controlled corporations with a share of 14.3 percent of the wage and salary workers or 9.1 percent of the total number employed individuals during the period.
(Table 1)

8. Across regions, National Capital Region (NCR) posted the highest unemployment rate at 6.5 percent in July 2024, while Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) had the lowest unemployment rate of 2.3 percent. (Table 4)

9. Youth LFPR in July 2024 increased to 34.2 percent, from 29.6 percent reported in July 2023 and 32.6 percent in April 2024. Youth employment rate dropped to 85.2 percent, from 85.8 percent in July 2023.

The proportion of youth not in education, employment, or training (NEET) in July 2024 decreased to 13.9 percent, from 14.8 percent in July 2023. (Table A)

(Sgd.) CLAIRE DENNIS S. MAPA, PhD
Undersecretary
National Statistician and Civil Registrar General

See more at the Labor Force Survey page

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Table A-1. Key Labor and Employment Indicators 2019f-July 2024p Notes: f Estimates are final p Estimates are preliminary and may change Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Labor Force Survey Highlights of the July 2024 Labor Force Survey The unemployment rate in July 2024 was estimated at 4.7 percent.

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Assigned: Xiann Calanas

URL: https://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/395661498616337079/117354-REVISED-PUBLIC-Philippines-Jobs-Report-FINAL.pdf
Title: Philippines Jobs Report: Creating More and Better Jobs
Author: World Bank
Date Published: June 2017
Key Info:

•The report outlines strategies to boost job creation in the Philippines by improving infrastructure, education, and labor policies. It emphasizes Mindanao's development potential through agriculture, transport, energy, and private investment. Addressing inequality and improving business regulations are critical for sustained economic growth and peace in the region.

•The report also outlines the need for more upskilled workers.

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Assigned: Xiann Calanas

URL: Economic Poverty in Mindanao Documentary (YouTube)
Title: Economic Poverty in Mindanao
Author: Bart Cabahug
Date Published: September 23,2023
Key Info:

The documentary discusses unemployment in Mindanao, attributing it to the lack of skilled workers and limited opportunities. It highlights the region's economic struggles and the need for education reform, vocational training, and job creation to address these challenges. The video emphasizes how improving access to education and resources could lead to better job prospects and economic growth in Mindanao.

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Assigned: Marco Senarillos

URL: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwia4_-Xr4SLAxUrklYBHSJ9Gv0QFnoECBgQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocuments1.worldbank.org%2Fcurated%2Fen%2F100201577772531157%2FPhilippines-Mindanao-Skills-Development-Strategy-for-Poverty-Reduction.docx&usg=AOvVaw3sPx8ANJ_HzhM169jwr5uo&opi=89978449

Title: Mindanao Skills Development Strategy for Poverty Reduction

Author: World Bank Philippines

Date Published: August 2019

Key Info: The Mindanao Skills Development Strategy aims to reduce poverty and enhance economic growth by addressing skills gaps and mismatches in Mindanao through education, training, and workforce development programs. Key initiatives include improving career guidance, expanding community-based training programs, and aligning education with labor market demands. It also emphasizes strengthening public-private partnerships, promoting lifelong learning, and providing employment opportunities for vulnerable groups, including women, youth, and indigenous peoples. The strategy sets a goal to reduce Mindanao's poverty rate to 20% by 2030 while supporting 2.1 million unemployed and underemployed individuals.