The number of employed Filipinos in September increased compared to the same period last year, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Friday, 6 November. Jobseekers line up for an initial interview during a job fair organized by the Manila LGU at Park 'N Ride, Lawton, Manila, on Tuesday, 9 July 2024. The unemployment rate in the Philippines dropped to 4.1% in May 2024, down from 4.