6.33 million workers were underemployed in July, up from 6.11 million in June as more sought additional hours or another job.
About 550,000 more Filipinos were jobless in July as employment fell by 1.45 million from June, according to PSA.
Unemployment rose to 4.8% as more Filipinos entered the workforce, even as businesses continued hiring across key industries.
Unemployment eases to 4.7% as labor force rises to 51.3 million, still below 2025 levels.
