PRESS RELEASE April 14, 2011 MANILA — Graduating students of the University of the Philippines Manila will hold a lightning rally at their Graduation Ceremonies tomorrow to condemn the Dept. of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) much-touted 60,000 jobs as an ‘insult’ to their diplomas, and to demand government programs that will generate decent job opportunities.…
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Only Three out of Ten Job-seeking Graduates May Find Work
By IBON FOUNDATION Posted by Bulatlat.com As new graduates enter the labor force, it is possible that only three out of ten college graduates looking for work may land a job. According to research group IBON Foundation, this estimate does not even include graduates who do find jobs but may likely take whatever work is…
Is the Call Center Industry a Bright Spot for New Graduates?
In the face of record-high unemployment and uncertainty for new graduates who will soon enter the labor force, the Philippine government says that the call center industry poses great opportunities for Filipino workers—especially amid the global crisis when firms turn to outsourcing more to save costs. But is the industry indeed a sunshine sector for…