A sample household member answering the March 2025 Labor Force Survey and Job Skills Survey questions in Brgy. Gugo, Samal, Bataan.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Bataan conducted the March 2025 Labor Force Survey (LFS) and Job Skills Survey (JSS) to 100 sample households in the province which the hired Statistical Researchers visited from 08 to 21 March 2025.

The Labor Force Survey (LFS) is a nationwide household-based survey conducted by the PSA to gather data on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the population. Data from the LFS provides information on major labor market trends such as labor force participation and unemployment rates, hours worked, past industries and occupations of the currently unemployed persons.

The Job Skills Survey (JSS) a rider survey from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aims to provide comprehensive data on employment, job quality and skills.

All information obtained from this survey will be kept strictly confidential as stipulated in Section 26 of RA 10625 (Confidentiality of Information) and Section 8 of RA 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Confidentiality) and will not be used for taxation, investigation, or law enforcement purposes.

In line with this, Philippine Statistics Authority – Bataan would like to express its appreciation for the sample households in the following barangays who participated in the March 2025 Labor Force Survey and Job Skills Survey. 

• Gugo, Samal
• Bayan, Orani
• Pita, Dinalupihan
• Lamao, Limay
• San Carlos, Mariveles
• Sabatan, Orion
 

For more information on the Labor Force Survey and Job Skills Survey, please visit https://psa.gov.ph or contact Bataan Provincial Statistical Office at (047) 533-5227 or 240-5227 and/or at email address bataan@psa.gov.ph.

FRANCISCO P. CORPUZ
Chief Statistical Specialist