Manila: Malaca±ang on Wednesday highlighted the administration's push to sustain momentum in employment growth, saying this reflects the ongoing government efforts to improve livelihood across the country.

According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro made the remarks after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the national employment rate rose to 96.1 percent in August from 94.7 percent in July. Castro emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing the livelihood of Filipinos, stating, "The government does not stop, and neither does our President in raising the livelihood of every Filipino."

Castro also mentioned ongoing job fairs as a means to connect employment opportunities with citizens, showcasing the President's dedication to improving public welfare. "We have ongoing job fairs to bring employment closer to our people. This is one way to show the President's continued care for everyone's welfare," she said.

She further assured that the administration is determined to build on this momentum to create more jobs nationwide. "So, that is good news. And we do not stop there because the government and the President will continue efforts to generate even more jobs for our people," Castro added.

National Statistician Dennis Mapa reported that the number of employed Filipinos in August, based on the latest Labor Force Survey, rose to 50.10 million, up from 46.05 million in the previous month. Mapa highlighted that the services sector accounted for the largest share of total employment, at 61.5 percent, followed by agriculture at 20.4 percent and industry at 18.1 percent.