By BULATLAT.COM MANILA — “The government’s claims of a modest decrease in unemployment this April cannot hide the fact that the employment climate under President Noynoy Aquino remains bleak.” This was how labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno reacted to the recently-released National Statistics Office study showing a slight decrease in unemployment in the country. The…
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Youth Lawmaker to Aquino government: Provide Jobs for 400,000 New Graduates
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com No jobs, no future. The country’s one and only congressman directly representing the youth and students sector recently called on President Benigno Aquino III to provide jobs for the 400,000 fresh graduates or run the risk of damaging their chances for a good future. Kabataan Representative Raymond Palatino said…
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…
Happy But Difficult Times Ahead for New Graduates
This is a happy time for graduates. At last, they have completed their grueling four years in college. Throwing their mortars in the air, they exclaim, “At last, the difficult times are over.” But is it? BY JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 12, April 27-May 3, 2008 Fresh graduates usually rest for…
Gov’t Jobs Data Excludes 1.4 Million Jobless Filipinos
Independent think-tank IBON Foundation disputes government data on employment, estimating that government statistical manipulation removed over a million Filipinos from the official unemployment count. BY IBON FOUNDATION Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VII, No. 49, January 20-26, 2008 Independent think-tank IBON Foundation disputes government data on employment, estimating that government statistical manipulation removed over a million…