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Unemployment eases to 5.3% in August 2026 as agriculture adds jobs The Philippines’ unemployment rate eases to 5.3% in August 2026 as more Filipinos found work, particularly in the agriculture sector. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/business/unemploy - Facebook

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Unemployment eases to 5.3% in August 2026 as agriculture adds jobs The Philippines’ unemployment rate eases to 5.3% in August 2026 as more Filipinos found work, particularly in the agriculture sector. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/business/unemploy Facebook

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