Applicants deserve a fair evaluation and genuine job openings.
“Baka next year wala nang trabaho,” says programmer.
Foreign clients often skip the theatrics and focus on skills, experience, and what applicants can actually do.
From age limits and height requirements to costly clearances and unrealistically high experience demands.
Unemployment rose to 4.8% as more Filipinos entered the workforce, even as businesses continued hiring across key industries.
Experts flag growing concern in education and workforce readiness.
The DTI 2030 Semiconductor Roadmap aims for 128,000 upskilled workers, three national labs, and a bold shift from assembly to chip design.
