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Philippines Reports 2.66 Million Unemployed in February 2026
The Philippine Statistics Authority announced that 2.66 million Filipinos were jobless in February 2026, highlighting the country's unemployment figures.
8 Apr, 02:43 — 8 Apr, 07:20
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RapplerMostly Factual5h ago
Unemployment eases to 5.1% in February 2026 as admin sector adds jobs
Around 572,000 jobs in industries such as business process outsourcing are added year-on-year
By Tatiana Maligro
Read full article →philstarMostly Factual10h ago
2.66 million Filipinos jobless in February 2026
There were 2.66 million Filipinos who were unemployed in February 2026, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority on Wednesday, April 8.
By Jean Mangaluz
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First report: philstar · 8 Apr, 02:43|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h
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