Philippine unemployment rate eases to 5.3% in August 2026
All outlets reported that the Philippine Statistics Authority recorded an unemployment rate of 5.3% in August 2026, down from 6% in July.
Drafted with AI from these 4 reports, checked and approved by a Parley editor. Approved 8 Oct, 9:17 AM.
What each outlet reported
Rappler reported that unemployment eased to 5.3% in August 2026 as agriculture added jobs while manufacturing employment continued to weaken.
Read Rappler's report →Inquirer reported that unemployment eased for the first time in three months to 5.3 percent in August, according to the PSA.
Read Inquirer's report →Daily Tribune reported that about 2.77 million Filipinos were unemployed in August, down from 3.14 million in July, as the unemployment rate eased to 5.3% from 6%.
Read Daily Tribune's report →Philstar reported that the number of jobless Filipinos in August declined to 2.77 million, reflecting a 5.3% unemployment rate down from July's 6%.
Read Philstar's report →