00:00An economist stated the country's employment rate is likely to improve in the coming months
00:05as the demand associated with the Christmas season will help generate jobs. According to
00:10Philippine News Agency's report, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation chief economist Michael
00:16Rickford said seasonal hiring boosts employment opportunities particularly in the services and
00:22retail sectors as the holiday approaches. He added the easing inflation trend supports economic
00:28growth and business activity which in turn helps boost employment.
