Alternative broader gauges of unemployment – which include individuals who are marginally attached to the labor force and employees working part-time for economic reasons – have also shown steady improvement this year. Even so, a variety of evidence suggests there may be some distance to go to achieve full employment.
I mentioned that Rural Banks may be deemed small compared to the larger banking system... but throughout the economic and political upheavals which have punctuated Philippine history, the industry has been steadfast in developing rural economies and promoting community 1/5  BIS central bankers' speeches  enterprise through good service and sound practices.