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Today is my last day in work

Today is my last day in work.I filed an special leave effective tomorrow Feb.27-29, 2008. I feel very relax now. Good night everyone ....I am so sleepy..Godbless

PAPA I MISS U AND I LOVE YOU.PLEASE JUST ONE TIME LET ME FEEL YOUR PRESENCE EVEN IN A DREAM.TALK TO ME EVEN IN JUST A MINUTE. I just want say how are you? I just want to say it is really hard to be like this having no father. Thank you dad for 15 years you shared your love to us. Hope you can see us grow and successful. PAPA we have so much to shared with you. Hope you rest well in heaven.Guide us Papa in everything we do. I love u papa.I MISS YOU SO MUCH

on the left the birthday girl Tata next to her its me, next to me, alma and joan

Yesterday we were invited by one of our bestfriend to have a salo salo in their house. We had a great day and we were very full. We talked a lot,we laughed and all our secrets revealed hahahaha...Ano kaya yun?.Well its a secret... Thanks God that one of our friend Tata doing well on her dialysis.To all readers please pray for our friend for her fast recovery on her kidney illness. To you dear tata Happy Happy birthday..I will never forget your birthday because you have the same birthday of my DAD...LET's PARTY...

Funny Experience of a model.....

Click me and you'll enjoy

Just this morning when I hop to another blog I saw this blog of Jankas it makes me laugh and laugh,can u imagine models have bloopers too..Why do they wear if its not comfortable use it. Well, perhaps its include in the script.

Super-speed Internet satellite blasts off in Japan

My co operator eXboyfriend in MIRC dalnet davao paste the link on the channel..We actually a bit surprise..

(CNN) -- Japan launched a rocket Saturday carrying a satellite that will test new technology that promises to deliver "super high-speed Internet" service to homes and businesses around the world. You can link on this site:

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/TECH/02/23/japan.satellite/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

or u can visit http://www.cnn.com/

Shared by hiro_nakamura....You are not alone...

There was a certain guy whom I met in MIRC, particularly in dalnet davao, I just saw his nick just this evening.He was 27 yrs.old and married, his nick on mirc was hiro_nakamura.I invited him to visit my blog. He might read some of my articles that I had been written, eventually upon roaming around on my blog he made comments on the article "I miss my Dad", he posted all what he had read on his friends blog about Daddy thing, he said to me that I am not alone in this world having no daddy.I am sure he read it because he made comments on it.I was so dumbfounded upon reading the comments because I can feel that its really hard to have no father.My heart bleeds when I saw some pictures of my dad.How I wish I can change the time.Anyway I will post here the stories of hiro_nakamura's friend about their dad.Thank you hiro_nakamura for sharing this to me, I hope that this stories will touch others heart to give and show their love to their daddies.

maam..its me hiro_nakamura. my bestfriend wheng wrote something about his dad..kakainggit..

When I was younger, I always love

going with my Dad to the Park. It was

one of the best places in the city

where you can relax. The park is

facing the Davao Gulf.

The fresh air

gives a very relaxing ambiance to the

people who viusits the park especially

from afternoon till the park closes at10 PM.

It was a once a month habit to

my dad. We used to eat in an "ihaw-ihaw" restaurant inside the park

before sitting in our favorite bench

near the sea wall. The bench is undera small tree where you can hear the

birds playing especially during

sunset.

A few years have passed, and the once

a month habit became a twice a week

routine. My dad told me that he wants

to go the park with me more often

because I get to be more mature to

talk to and he enjoys talking to me

about anything and everything while

seated in the same bench.

What was so funny was,

he opens up ourevery conversation with the

same "intro". He would say..."daratingang araw anak, itong bonding natin at

mga kuwentuhan natin...lahat, alaalana lang."

For several years of going

with him to the park, I hear the same

words before we start a good

conversation. It even came to a point

that I would jokingly interrupt him

before he finishes the "intro"..."Oo na! oo na! pag dating ng araw, alaala

na lang lahat ng 'to." then I'll tap

his shoulder and start out a good talk.2 days ago(january 20),

is exactly the10th year since then last time we'vebeen to the park together. I can't

forget the date because it's my

sister's birthday.

Unfortunately, I cant go to the said

park bacause i'm working here inMakati.

Now I realize how significantthat "intro" was.

I can still hear my

dad's voice playing in my mind over

and over again telling me that INTRO.

I know, he really meant those words he

said whenever we start a good talk.

And that I know that he knew this time

would come...that I would wish to get

a chance again, to talk to him while

sitting on that bench under the

tree...like waht we used to do.

His words were very encouraging,especially when Im in my lowest

moments, that I thought almost

im possible for me to smile and feelbetter.

He always knew how to make me

smile, and he knows what words would

he use to hit me straight in the heart.

He died of cancer 6 years ago.

Loosinghim was the most painfull for me that

I can't get over it until now. BUt itwas better that way,

than to see himsuffer.2 days ago was exactly 10 years

sincethe last time I heard his INTRO.

10long years of longing to hear those

words from him again.

I am willing to give everything and anything just to

spend a few seconds and hear the INTRO

from him again. I swear I won'tinterrupt him,

and ill never get tired

of listening to him.

How I wish i cansit again on that bench,

even just fora second...even when IM alone.

I knowhe would sit beside me and make me

feel better now that I feel so down.He was the best dad....
February 23, 2008 9:42

alienated said...
i never get tired of reading over and over again about that post he wrote..right after i read that post. i emaild him..telling him about my jealousy about his dad..and made another blogs that meant to hit me straight to my heart..here it is..From: Wheng Date: Wednesday, 23 January, 2008 6:29 PM Subject: a Broader sight... Message: My Best friend allen who is in Davao just wrote me a message. He felt sorry for me, at the same time, jealous. His dad died of heart attack a year before my dad passed away. It was just so sad to think that unlike me, he never had a quality time to have a good conversation with his dad. The good thing was, he treated my dad as his 2nd dad...and my dad looked at him as one of his sons. He is my best friend for years and my dad was one of the witnesses of our friendship that will make history.hehehe! I'm just so proud that someone testifies in favor of my words that my dad was a good man, a good adviser, a friend, and a mentor. My best friend just regrets that he never had the chance to get close to his dad like I was to my dad...but I know his dad personally, atleast in person. He might not speak a lot, he was not the sweet type of a dad,. But I know he was always proud of my best friend who was always responsible and true. Love is not measured in moments of time, but in timeless moments that's shared to your loved one. For others, love gets stronger by regular bonding, but for those who has Broader sights about love, even just the simple stares, a straight look in the eyes, a tap on the shoulder, and a simple touch will be remembered forever.End Thanks man. having a bestfriend like you is making life's more beautiful and meaningful. truly we stand against odds na jud. Im so thankful for having u as part of my life..God bless bro.January 23, 2008.

maam..you're not alone po..
February 23, 2008 9:53 AM

Saturday ... Saturday....Saturday

Happy Saturday to all..Today I started to pack up my things.......I was a little bit tired, confused at the same lonely because I will leave my family for two months or more I don't know yet what's my future in Dubai. Now I know how it feels being far from your love ones....My mother told me many times when she think of me she feels like she has a high blood pressure. For t 26 years, this is the first time that I will be alone in a far away places... I do'nt know how I feel right now..... PLease pray for my safe travel and success... Godbless You all...

I have Polycystic Ovaries.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome:This is my problem, I take metformin everyday just to regulate my menstruation..I am afraid I might not get pregnant..Please has anyone knows alternative medicine or cure of this illness.I am afraid that I cannot have my own family....I have my OB but still I am afraid to know the truth..I am sick of going to my ob.I started to have my fears.I get paranoid....

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. Women with PCOS have these characteristics:
high levels of male hormones, also called androgens
an irregular or no menstrual cycle
may or may not have many small cysts in their ovaries. Cysts are fluid-filled sacs. PCOS is the most common hormonal reproductive problem in women of childbearing age. An estimated five to ten percent of them have PCOS.

Symptoms and Diagnosis
These are some of the symptoms of PCOS:
infrequentmenstrualperiods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding
infertility or inability to get pregnant because of not ovulating
increased growth of hair on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes
acne, oily skin, or dandruff
pelvic pain
weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
type 2 diabetes
high cholesterol
high blood pressure
male-pattern baldness or thinning hair
patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs
skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area
sleep apnea―excessive snoring and breathing stops at times while asleep

There is no single test to diagnose PCOS. Your doctor will take a medical history, perform a physical exam—possibly including an ultrasound, check your hormone levels, and measure glucose, or sugar levels, in the blood. If you are producing too many male hormones, the doctor will make sure it’s from PCOS. At the physical exam the doctor will want to evaluate the areas of increased hair growth, so try to allow the natural hair growth for a few days before the visit. During a pelvic exam, the ovaries may be enlarged or swollen by the increased number of small cysts. This can be seen more easily by vaginal ultrasound, or screening, to examine the ovaries for cysts and the endometrium. The endometrium is the lining of the uterus. The uterine lining may become thicker if there has not been a regular period.
Causes
No one knows the exact cause of PCOS. Women with PCOS frequently have a mother or sister with PCOS. But there is not yet enough evidence to say there is a genetic link to this disorder. Many women with PCOS have a weight problem. So researchers are looking at the relationship between PCOS and the body’s ability to make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates the change of sugar, starches, and other food into energy for the body’s use or for storage. Since some women with PCOS make too much insulin, it’s possible that the ovaries react by making too many male hormones, called androgens. This can lead to acne, excessive hair growth, weight gain, and ovulation problems.
Cause of Ovulation Problems by PCOS
The ovaries are two small organs, one on each side of a woman's uterus. A woman's ovaries have follicles, which are tiny sacs filled with liquid that hold the eggs. These sacs are also called cysts. Each month about 20 eggs start to mature, but usually only one becomes dominant. As the one egg grows, the follicle accumulates fluid in it. When that egg matures, the follicle breaks open to release the egg so it can travel through the fallopian tube for fertilization. When the single egg leaves the follicle, ovulation takes place.
In women with PCOS, the ovary doesn't make all of the hormones it needs for any of the eggs to fully mature. They may start to grow and accumulate fluid. But no one egg becomes large enough. Instead, some may remain as cysts. Since no egg matures or is released, ovulation does not occur and the hormone progesterone is not made. Without progesterone, a woman’s menstrual cycle is irregular or absent. Also, the cysts produce male hormones, which continue to prevent ovulation.

Link to this site:

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Reference:
National Women's Health Information Center, USA

TREATMENT

Because there is no cure for PCOS, it needs to be managed to prevent problems. Treatments are based on the symptoms each patient is having and whether she wants to conceive or needs contraception. Below are descriptions of treatments used for PCOS.
Birth control pills. For women who don’t want to become pregnant, birth control pills can regulate menstrual cycles, reduce male hormone levels, and help to clear acne. However, the birth control pill does not cure PCOS. The menstrual cycle will become abnormal again if the pill is stopped. Women may also think about taking a pill that only has progesterone, like Provera, to regulate the menstrual cycle and prevent endometrial problems. But progesterone alone does not help reduce acne and hair growth.
Diabetes Medications. The medicine, Metformin, also called Glucophage, which is used to treat type 2 diabetes, also helps with PCOS symptoms. Metformin affects the way insulin regulates glucose and decreases the testosterone production. Abnormal hair growth will slow down and ovulation may return after a few months of use. These medications will not cause a person to become diabetic.
Fertility Medications. The main fertility problem for women with PCOS is the lack of ovulation. Even so, her husband’s sperm count should be checked and her tubes checked to make sure they are open before fertility medications are used. Clomiphene (pills) and Gonadotropins (shots) can be used to stimulate the ovary to ovulate. PCOS patients are at increased risk for multiple births when using these medications. In vitro Fertilization (IVF) is sometimes recommended to control the chance of having triplets or more. Metformin can be taken with fertility medications and helps to make PCOS women ovulate on lower doses of medication.
Medicine for increased hair growth or extra male hormones. If a woman is not trying to get pregnant there are some other medicines that may reduce hair growth. Spironolactone is a blood pressure medicine that has been shown to decrease the male hormone’s effect on hair. Propecia, a medicine taken by men for hair loss, is another medication that blocks this effect. Both of these medicines can affect the development of a male fetus and should not be taken if pregnancy is possible. Other non-medical treatments such as electrolysis or laser hair removal are effective at getting rid of hair. A woman with PCOS can also take hormonal treatment to keep new hair from growing.
Surgery. Although it is not recommended as the first course of treatment, surgery called ovarian drilling is available to induce ovulation. The doctor makes a very small incision above or below the navel, and inserts a small instrument that acts like a telescope into the abdomen. This is called laparoscopy. The doctor then punctures the ovary with a small needle carrying an electric current to destroy a small portion of the ovary. This procedure carries a risk of developing scar tissue on the ovary. This surgery can lower male hormone levels and help with ovulation. But these effects may only last a few months. This treatment doesn't help with increased hair growth and loss of scalp hair.
A healthy weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is another way women can help manage PCOS. Since obesity is common with PCOS, a healthy diet and physical activity help maintain a healthy weight, which will help the body lower glucose levels, use insulin more efficiently, and may help restore a normal period. Even loss of 10% of her body weight can help make a woman's cycle more regular.

Have you seen the movie 27dresses

Katherine Heigl Lights Up "27 Dresses"

Last night I watcheda movie about the girl who serve as a bridesmaid for 27 times. It was a very nice story.After serving as a bridesmaid 27 times, a young woman (Heigl) wrestles with the idea of standing by her sister's side as her sibling marries the man she's secretly in love with.

To wach a full movie you can visit this site http://www.filmhill.com/watch/12813/27-Dresses-2008.html.

Thursday is a tiring day

Today is a very tiring day.I keep encoding, updating the records of all teaching and non-teaching personnel. I had no time to relax..How I wish I had companion in encoding and updating.More than 900 teachers and division personnel I will encode everyday. That is why I keep murmuring to myself, this is injustice responsibilities..lol...Even my boss doesn't realize how tiresome is my work..Can you imagine how plenty is my work, more than 900 personnel, entertain teachers request. Monitors teacher GSIS, Pag-ibig and Philhealth membership. I also prepare Advice Remittance Agency (ARA) in the GSIS.Liaison officer in GSIS, Fund Coordinator in Pag-ibig,submit membership to Philhealth Tagum..How can I have a time to relax? How I wish my boss will see how difficult and tiresome is my work.

Aside from that I also entertain urgent reports from our Administrative Officer. That is why most of the time I keep murmuring, I keep telling that I am tired..Nobody feels my sentiments...They don't even feel how difficult to monitor all the pertinent documents in our office, aside from that our office is not secure to keep all the records. It is an open office where all teachers can get in, get out in the office...

I rate myself today as a very tiring woman....lol...till then.. Need to rest...Thank you

Is Laughter The Best Medicine?

Just recently, I've read about how people get better if we laugh most often, but some researcher are not sure sure if it's actually the act of laughing that makes people feel better. An author quotes "I believe that if people can get more laughter in their lives, they are a lot better off," says Steve Wilson, M.A., CSP, a psychologist and laugh therapist. "They might be healthier, too."

Laughter Therapy: What Happens When We Laugh?

We change physiologically when we laugh. We stretch muscles throughout our face and body, our pulse and blood pressure go up, and we breathe faster, sending more oxygen to our tissues. People who believe in the benefits of laughter say it can be like a mild workout — and may offer some of the same advantages as a workout. "The effects of laughter and exercise are very similar," says Wilson. "Combining laughter and movement, like waving your arms, is a great way to boost your heart rate." One pioneer in laughter research, William Fry, claimed it took 10 minutes on a rowing machine for his heart rate to reach the level it would after just one minute of hearty laughter. And laughter appears to burn calories, too. Maciej Buchowski, a researcher from Vanderbilt University, conducted a small study in which he measured the amount of calories expended in laughing. It turned out that 10-15 minutes of laughter burned 50 calories. While the results are intriguing, don’t be too hasty in ditching that treadmill. One piece of chocolate has about 50 calories; at the rate of 50 calories per hour, losing one pound would require about 12 hours of concentrated laughter!

I miss my Dad

I am jealous and feel pity to see my friends having a dad. I feel that I am not secure everyday. I miss my dad very much. I keep praying that even in my dreams he will hug me, talk to me but until now I cannot feel his presence in my dream. Maybe or just a coincidence that my boyfriend is older than me. I want to have a father image that feels me secure. But having no father is not the cause of being unhappy.

February 25 is the birthday of my late dad. Eight days after his birthday he died, the next month thats March 12 its the birthday of my mom.Very painful to us knowing that we grew up too dependent to him. I know God has a plan to us...... Just keep trusting on Him/......

I really had a hard time fixing my blog to the point that I need to create another account for three times.

Anyway, yesterday I received my visa and ticket for Dubai. I do not know if I am happy, sad, it's a mix emotion , that finally I'll be going out, and face another lifystyle and experience being alone like no family to be with. No family to solve all my problems, help me with I am in trouble.

On the other hand, this is what I want, I want to be alone, to know myself better, and answer all my questions that I have right now. This is the first time that I will be far away to my mom. I feel that I am very dependent to them. I feel that I am useless, I feel that I have no firm decisions to myself.I feel that my self confidence is declining. I know going to Dubai is not simple but maybe all my doubts in life will be answered.

I am so thankful that even that I am so pampered with my mom , she is supportive. I can feel that on her part its difficult to leave. I am also greatful with my mom that she is always there to support my decision especially in going to Dubai for good.

Now, when I go back to my family, I will prove to them that I am more mature, independent woman.

Please pray for me that I will find myself in Dubai. Find my happiness, find my satisfaction. I hope that I will be a better person when I go back.

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT
To all bloggers please link me again in your blog. I accidentally deleted all your msgs. in the CBOX.Please feel free to leave messages. Thank you and More Power

mY eVEr Strong Friend, fighting for her Trials

mY eVEr Strong Friend, fighting for her Trials
I dedicate this to my special dear friend Sheryll Ann

Tata is a woman of courage
Woman of strenght
Despite of many trials
She must able to standand fight for it

She is not afraid to face it
Shes is not afraid to tell everyone
that she is a practical and a liberated woman

Along the journey
She encountersa typhoon of her life
She is not afraid to give all her
love to someone
She never think that she is hurt
Even her heart bleeds
But Tata has courage to stand up

Despite of her illness
She never get dump nor frustrate
She fight for itShe face it with courage
To You my friend I love u so dearly
I know that you can survive to all
your trials
Have faith in Him I know you'll be fine
I know our friendship last till end

Our memories remain valuable to me
Think that I am here to support youall the way
For richer and for poorer
On the dark side of your life

When pain reflects on your eyes
I know you can move on and replace the painto joy
Have faith in HimGodbless and
Get well soon....

HAPPY HEARTS DAY

I Love You

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-----------------on trees. The best ones---------
----------are at the top of the tree.--------
--------The boys dont want to reach-------
------for the good ones because they-----
----are afraid of falling and getting hurt.----
---Instead, they get the rotten apples----
----from the ground that arent as good, ----
--but easy. So the apples up top think----
---something wrong w/ them when in-----
----reality they're amazing. They just--------
--have to wait for the right boy to---------
---come along, the one who's--------------
--------- brave enough to------------------------
---------climb all---------------------
-----------------the way-----------------------
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THANKS NHIEC FOR GIVING ME THIS MESSAGE.

MY NEW FOUND KUYA

Thank You
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Braveness of KUYA DAN in Iraq

MY KUYA
D - DOWN TO EARTH
A - AFFIRMATIVE OF TRUTH
N - O ONE CAN CONQUER HIS DREAMS

No words can describe how I was touched
by what you shared to me
No words can explain how difficult being alone
No words can express how
I appreciated your braveness in terms of your work

Thank You for putting so much care into our friendship
Thank You for treating me as your little sister
Thank Your for being a nice KUYA for me
Thank You for the advices that u shared with me
Thank You for the special friendship that you gave to my sister

I appreciated your braveness
being a father and mother to your children
I appreciated your sincerity to your work
I appreciated your kindness

I pray that you are safe and sound in your work
I pray that your family is in good health
I pray that you can find a right woman in your life
I pray that your dreams will be successful.
Keep up the good work KUYA DAN...
Fly high........

MY SOULMATE

Would You Believe?
Travel that has not been expected.....Is it coincidence? Destine? Meant to be?

Would you believe that Beverly and I will be going to Dubai? I told her that Bevz are we destine to each other? I was not expecting that I will be going with her.... Everytime we have an adventure we spend together, we smile together, we shout together. There is always a picture that signifies that we are together in that adventure. Isn't it funny? Even how hard, stiff, dangerous is the place we find time to take pictures for our documentations. Here in the Philippines we shared thoughts, ideas, feeling, money, but now, upon going to Dubai I'm sure that we crry together, we laugh together, we comfort each other ,in short we will treat ourselves as sisters. I am so thankful that she is very nice and friendly to me. I never thought that this would gonna happen to us. Hope that our friendship will last till we get old. Keep dreaming Bevz.

UNEMPLOYEMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES

Unemployment in the Philippines is getting bigger and bigger
What causes unemployment in the Philippines?

It is very painful for me seeing many professionals who have no work.With a growing population of about 8 million, millions needed jobs and only few can sure provide one and fortunately I belong to the few. As we can see in the television our politics now a days is very dirty, chaotic and most especially CORRUPTIONS are ramphant. It is obviously one of the most problem why our country Philippines suffer a scarcity. Plenty are suffering because of that so called corruption.The lack of investors and businesses that could provide good jobs for the Filipino people is one key factor in the growing unemployment in the Philippines. People are suffering from poverty. How can we stop this problem? Where can we blame on this jobless filipinos?.Filipinos are very talented but where are they now? They are neglicted by our government, its very hurting seeing them that they are jobless. I am praying and hoping that this problem will be solved as soon as possible.
Based on the web pls.see url: http://zamboangajournal.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/14-million-jobless-filipinos-excluded-in-govt-data/ 1.4 Jobless Filipinos Excluded in the Government Data.
January 22, 2008 at In 1 MANILA, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 22, 2008) – An independent think-tank IBON Foundation disputed Manila’s data on employment, estimating that government statistical manipulation removed over a million Filipinos from the official unemployment count.Government data showed that in 2007, there was an annual average of 2.7 million unemployed Filipinos, a steep drop from figures recorded in recent years.IBON research head Sonny Africa cited the recent IBON study that estimates at least 4.06 million jobless Filipinos and an unemployment rate of 10.8 percent. This was 1.4 more than the official count of 2.7 million, which placed the average unemployment rate for 2007 at just 7.3 percent.Average unemployment rate of 11.3% over the 2001-2007 period shows the economy is still suffering record joblessness despite government’s attempts to obscure the figures. Government reports lower joblessness only because it revised the definition of unemployment to exclude discouraged job hunters from the labor force count, not because the economy created more jobs, Africa said.The effect of this new methodology in 2007 was to dramatically reduce the labor force participation rate (the percentage of population 15 years and above who are in the labor force) to 64% from the 66.5% under the National Statistics Office (NSO) traditional unemployment definition.IBON had requested the NSO for employment figures based on the old methodology, but said that it no longer computed such labor force data, unlike in past years when it presented data using both methods.“This makes comparison of current employment data with previous years impossible as it paints a false picture of an improving jobs situation,” Africa said in a statement.IBON made its own estimates to roughly compare employment figures using both methods.Africa added that the 601,000 net additional jobs created in 2007 is just a 1.8% increase from the year before which is the slowest rate of job creation since the start of the Arroyo administration.The most jobs were created in domestic household help with 142,000 additional such jobs created.In contrast only 72,000 agriculture jobs and 4,000 manufacturing jobs were added. Employment and unemployment trends in 2007 then confirm the deep problems of the Philippine economy despite much hype about rapid economic growth and a “strengthening” peso, Africa said IBON Foundation, Inc. is an independent development institution established in 1978 that provides research, education, publications, information work and advocacy support on socioeconomic issues.
Summary: Unemployment has remained high in the Philippines, at almost twice the level of neighboring countries, despite relatively fast employment growth in the past decade. Employment growth was not sufficient to reduce unemployment because of rapid population growth and increased labor force participation. This paper shows that Philippine employment growth and unemployment declines were positively correlated with real GDP growth and, to a lesser extent, negatively with the real minimum wage. The key policy implications are that higher economic growth and moderation of increases in the real minimum wage are required to reduce unemployment. (refer to this site: http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=15591)