THE Philippine labor market is poised for stronger activity in the second half of 2025, though employers face growing risks from fraudulent applications, according to Jobstreet’s Hiring, Compensation and Benefits Report 2025.

About 44 percent of hirers and human resource professionals expect higher recruitment levels this year compared with 2024, reflecting greater confidence in business expansion and demand. But faster hiring could also expose firms to higher risks of falsified credentials and misrepresented experience, industry executives warned.

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