English: According to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the country's unemployment rate has dropped to 3.7% in September 2024, from 4.5% in August 2024. However, the increase in underemployment to 11.9% in September 2024 from 11.2% in August 2024 clearly indicates the continuing issue of job-skills mismatch in the country.
Filipino: Sa bagong datos ng Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), bumaba ang unemployment rate ng bansa sa 3.7% noong Setyembre 2024 mula sa 4.5% noong Agosto 2024. Subalit nadagdagan naman ang underemployment sa 11.9% noong September 2024 mula sa 11.2% noong Agosto 2024 na malinaw na nagpapahiwatig sa patuloy na problema sa isyu ng job-skills mismatch sa bansa.