PSA Region IX Zamboanga Peninsula

08/09/2026

The Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office IX (PSA RSSO IX), through its Civil Registration System (CRS) Mobile Outlet Service, joined the Social Security System (SSS) Zamboanga Branch in the celebration of its 69th Anniversary on 01 September 2026, at CityMall, Don Alfaro Street, Tetuan, Zamboanga City.

As part of the celebration, PSA RSSO IX established a CRS Mobile Outlet to bring accessible, efficient, and convenient civil registration services closer to the community. The activity also provided National ID registration services, verification and validation, and issuance of ePhilIDs, giving residents convenient access to essential government services in one location.

Through this initiative, residents were provided with an opportunity to avail themselves of vital civil registration and National ID-related services without the need to travel far to access government offices.

The activity highlights the commitment of PSA RSSO IX and SSS to strengthening inclusive, responsive, and people-centered public service delivery. Through collaborative efforts, both agencies continue to ensure that essential government services are made more accessible and convenient to the community, particularly to those with limited access to government offices.

08/09/2026

The Finance and Administrative Service (FAS) Training was successfully conducted on 31 August to 01 September 2026 at Manuel’s Resort, Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte.

The two-day training brought together the designated personnel involved in the Finance and Administrative Service (FAS), providing an avenue to strengthen their knowledge, enhance administrative and financial competencies, and promote effective and efficient delivery of support services.

The activity underscores the importance of continuous learning and capacity building in ensuring quality, accountable, and responsive administrative and financial services.

08/09/2026

READ | Hours Worked of Employed Persons per Week in July 2026 🕒📊

In July 2026, employed persons in the Philippines worked an average of 40.6 hours per week, lower than the average recorded in July 2025 at 42.0 hours. However, it is higher than the average recorded in April 2026 at 40.2 hours.

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➡ https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/labor-force-survey

08/09/2026

READ | July 2026 Number and Percent Distribution of Employed Persons by Sector 📊

The Services sector 🏢 continued to account for the largest share of employed persons in the Philippines at 62.8% in July 2026.

Meanwhile, the Agriculture 🌾 and Industry 🏭 sectors accounted for 19.7% and 17.5% of the total employment, respectively.

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➡ https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/labor-force-survey

08/09/2026

READ | July 2026 Underemployment Rate 📊

The underemployment rate in the Philippines was recorded at 12.9% in July 2026, lower than the 14.8% underemployment rate in July 2025 and the 15.2% recorded in April 2026.

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➡ https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/labor-force-survey

08/09/2026

READ | July 2026 Unemployment Rate 📊

The unemployment rate in the Philippines was 6.0% in July 2026, up from 5.3% in July 2025. Moreover, it was also higher than the recorded April 2026 unemployment rate of 4.7%.

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➡ https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/labor-force-survey

08/09/2026

READ | July 2026 Employment Rate 📊

The employment rate in the Philippines was 94.0% in July 2026, lower than the recorded July 2025 employment rate of 94.7%. Moreover, it was also lower than the recorded April 2026 employment rate of 95.3%.

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➡ https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/labor-force-survey

08/09/2026

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04/09/2026

READ | Consumer Price Index for the Bottom 30% Income Households (2018=100): August 2026

The country’s inflation rate for households in the bottom 30% of the income distribution retained its previous month’s rate of 8.2% in August 2026.

Food inflation for the bottom 30% of income households at the national level recorded a slower annual hike of 8.3% in August 2026, from 8.5% in the previous month. In August 2025, it recorded an annual decrease of 2.8%.

Inflation for the bottom 30% of income households in the National Capital Region (NCR) slowed down to 4.3% in August 2026, from 4.5% in July 2026.

Inflation for the bottom 30% of income households in areas outside NCR also showed an uptrend at 8.4% in August 2026, from 8.3% in July 2026.

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➡ https://psa.gov.ph/price-indices/bottom-30