The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday said the upcoming national and local elections will generate job opportunities for Filipinos.
Although jobs during the election time would be temporary, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said this will provide respite and an opportunity for small enterprises to thrive and flourish.
He made the remarks in a press briefing after being asked how the government planned to keep the low jobless rate from December 2024 to the first quarter of 2025.
“The DOLE will always anticipate that Filipinos will continue to be employed. We are aware that some activities, particularly those pertaining to political activities, can contribute to the creation of additional job prospects,” Laguesma said.
While the DOLE chief is not relying on the incoming elections to maintain the current unemployment rate of the country, the agency will focus on the Labor and Employment Plan 2023-2028, where the government conducts yearly monitoring of emerging occupations and finds ways to help the labor market adjust to global changes and development.