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Underemployment is not specific to Mindanao, but its magnitude is somewhat larger than in Luzon (nearly 4 percentage point difference), although similar as in Visayas. The underemployed face an elevated risk of poverty, and thus the high incidence of underemployment contributes to poverty in Mindanao.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328333469_Employment_and_Poverty_in_Mindanao

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A large number of Mindanaowans are employed in low-productivity rural, informal and often temporary or casual jobs. Many are underemployed.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328333469_Employment_and_Poverty_in_Mindanao

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PAST: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE SOCIAL ISSUE

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PAST: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE SOCIAL ISSUE

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The Sustainable Development Goal:

Narrow down a social issue from the SDG:

Describe or cite scenarios of the social issue in the global and local context (Mindanao)

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The Sustainable Development Goal 8 is about "Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all" and is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals which were established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.

This SDG tackles the problem of unemployment and business related problems such as "the Collapse Of Leisure Businesses Due To Unemployment In Mindanao."

Philippines Unemployment Rate: Region X: Northern Mindanao data was reported at 5.2% in Jul 2018.  The data reached an all-time high of 7.400 % in Jan 2005 and a record low of 3.000 % in Jan 2018. Poverty incidence in Mindanao is 36.2%, higher than the national average of 21.6%, 13.1% in Luzon, and 28.2% in Visayas. The largest share of the country's poor population comes from Mindanao, contributing 40.4%, followed by Luzon (34.3%) and Visayas (25.3%).

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4.6 million Filipinos jobless in July 2020; unemployment rate at 10% - gov't data | ANC

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PRESENT: THE SOCIAL ISSUE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE PANDEMIC

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PRESENT: THE SOCIAL ISSUE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE PANDEMIC

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How did the pandemic affect the social problem in the global context and local context?

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The pandemic has greatly affected most businesses in the globe especially, small and medium enterprises. This led to the downfall of most leisure businesses. Quarantine restrictions imposed by the government reduced customers and profits of businesses, especially the food, travel, adventure, and entertainment industry. In Mindanao, Philippines, many establishments have closed due to a lack of profits caused by the strict quarantine restrictions. Though all sectors of industries in Mindanao are affected, restaurants, malls, and small food stores suffered the most.

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Why should there be awareness and action for the social issue/problem? (relevance)

What is the government doing about it?

What can we (ordinary citizens) do?

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Unemployment brings several challenges not just to an individual but to society as a whole. Each unemployed person faces several challenges that affect their financial and mental state as well as their prospects. Higher unemployment rates often lead to rampant poverty, which in turn hampers the development of the community and society as a whole as the people of this community have limited opportunities and can afford lesser services and even necessities.

The government has already implemented a fiscal policy that intends to decrease unemployment by helping to increase aggregate demand and the rate of economic growth. Loans that are dedicated to small and medium businesses are also already being planned. These types of loans would help small businesses by having low-interest rates and would cater primarily to them. As ordinary citizens of this country, we can help address this issue by spreading awareness and information about it; as many people are still blind to this problem and are not aware of its true magnitude.

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"Unless there is development in Mindanao, it is hard to see how the Philippines can achieve sustained and inclusive growth," said the "Mindanao Jobs Report: A Strategy of Mindanao Regional Development."

The report said the main challenge for Mindanao, like the rest of the Philippines, is how to speed up growth that creates more and better jobs and reduces poverty.

http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-04/06/c_137092271.htm

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Corona's consequences – how the pandemic is changing globalization | DW Documentary

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How the pandemic is changing the way malls do business