Manila, March 6 -- The positive development in the country's labor force figures is a result of the government's relentless efforts to create more jobs, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Thursday.

In a statement, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the latest Labor Force Survey (LFS) report released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) shows that the Marcos administration is on the right track in providing quality employment to Filipinos.

"The January 2025 Labor Force Survey (LFS) presents a promising outlook for our labor market, reflecting progress in certain areas while also highlighting those in need of focused attention. The unemployment rate has slightly decreased to 4.3 percent, down from 4.5 percent ...