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Philippines bets on Luzon corridor to fix its jobless growth

The Philippines has a growth problem that GDP statistics miss. Although the economy has expanded rapidly for most of the past decade, many Filipinos still cannot find work— or work that matches their skills. The most recent labor statistics make the point plainly. In July 2026, 49.21 million Filipinos were employed, but the unemployment rate […] The post Philippines bets on Luzon corridor to fix…

Philippines bets on Luzon corridor to fix its jobless growth

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