Select Page
| Year | 2021 |
| Title | Economic, Gender, and Digital Divides: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Philippines |
| Author(s) | Dr. Ronahlee A. Asuncion |
| Description | Dr. Ascuncion pinpoints country-specific features widening economic, gender, and digital divides in the Philippines during the pandemic. It has a young population, the service sector accounts for approximately 60% of employment, the internet penetration rate is >72%, and overseas Filipino workers contribute some 10% of GDP. Nonstandard employment is common, and pandemic restrictions have disproportionately affected the poor and women who juggle paid/unpaid work, employment inequalities, and family responsibilities. Government and other policy measures for the way forward are suggested. |
| Citable URL | https://doi.org/10.61145/PHYZ2058 |