Philippine unemployment jumps to 5.3% in July as weather disturbances trigger job losses in the agriculture sector ...

The Philippines' unemployment and underemployment rates climbed in July from June as typhoons and floods affected large parts of the country. The Philippine Statistics Authority said the jobless rate ...

Just like Nepal, children of government officials have been targeted over their lavish lifestyles in the Philippines. For instance, one inquiry found that some officials travelled on private jets.

The local stock market slipped yesterday on news of higher Philippine unemployment rate in July. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index inched down by 0.04 percent or 2.62 points to end at ...