DOLE eyes better relations with private sector to increase quality jobs

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MOTIVATED by the results of the February 2024 Labor Force Survey , the Department of Labor and Employment on Saturday, April 14, 2024, expressed its desire to further advance its cooperation with the private and business sectors in the hope to increase quality employment opportunities for Filipinos. In a statement, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said they are looking to have better cooperation with employers if only to further decrease unemployment and underemployment rates.

'This is to enable DOLE to have the necessary information towards having the right policy and acquire technical assistance necessary to implement programs and projects,' he furthered. Laguesma issued the statement after the February 2024 LFS results showed the unemployment rate dropping to 3.5 percent from 4.5 percent in January 2024.The LFS last February 2024 also showed a 12.4 percent underemployment rate, which is lower than the 13.9 percent underemployment rate in January 2024.

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