The February 2025 Labor Force Survey (LFS) is underway in the four provinces of Ilocos Region. Series of trainings were conducted prior to the data collection to ensure the successful implementation of this monthly undertaking of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

The LFS is a nationwide survey of households conducted by the PSA to gather data on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the population. It provides information as basis for the formulation of policies and programs on the creation and generation of gainful employment and livelihood opportunities, reduction of unemployment and underemployment and enhancement of the welfare of a working person. It also provides statistics on levels and trends of employment, unemployment and underemployment for the country and its regions.

Moreover, it is used for the projection of future human resource, which when compared with the future manpower requirements, will help identify employment and training needs and in the assessment of the potential human resource available for economic development.

The February 2025 LFS data collection started on 08 February and ends on 28 February 2025. The PSA enjoins sample households to support and participate in this endeavor by providing truthful information.

SGD. ATTY. SHEILA O. DE GUZMAN
Regional Director, RSSO 01