Persons Employed

Figure 1. Number of Persons Employed, by Sex, Both National Government Agencies and  Local Governtments Units, Apayao Province, 2022 – 2023

The province’  total count of persons employed in the government sector with permanent status, contractual, casual, and contract of service workers / job order in 2023 totalled 7,878 persons, with a growth rate of 0.3 percent.The number of females employed increased by 1.1 percent while males decreased by 0.50 percent. (Figure 1 and  Table 1)

Figure 2. Percent Share of Persons Employed in National Government Agencies and Local Government Units, Apayao Province, 2023

Source: National Government Agencies and Local Government Units within Apayao Province.

In 2023, around 64.0 percent  of both sexes comprised those employed in national government offices located within the province, and the remaining 36.0 percent represents the provincial and municipal local government units. (Figure 2, Tables 1 and 2)

During the year, the count of females employed comprised 55.8 percent, slightly higher compared with the 2022 record of 55.4 percent. (Figure 2 and Table 1)  

Figure 3. Percent Distribution of  Persons Employed, by Sex, Both National Government Agencies and Local Government Units, Apayao Province, 2023

Figure 4. Number of Persons Employed, by Sex, National Government Agencies, Apayao Province, 2022 – 2023

In 2023, the number of population of females and males employed in national agencies  uptick by 35 and 100 persons, respectively, to 2,971 and 2,069 persons, from the previous   2,936 females for the former and 1,969 males for the latter. In all,  total for both sexes increased by 135 persons, representing a growth rate of 2.8 percent.  (Figure 4 and Table 1)

For the Local Government Units in the same year, the count of employed were       2,838 persons, which translates to a negative growth rate of 3.7 percent. By sex breakdown, there were 1,426 number of females employed, a slight increase of          0.8 percent  from the 1,415 record in 2022.  On the other hand, the count of males employed decreased by 7.8 percent from the year-ago record of 1,531 males.      (Figure 5 and Table 1)

Figure 5. Number of Persons Employed, by Sex,  Local Government Units,

Apayao Province, 2022 – 2023

Figure 6. Distribution of Employed Persons by Sex, National Government Agencies and Local Government Units, Apayao Province, 2023

Of the total count of persons employed in national government agencies in 2023 for the province of Apayao, around  58.9 percent were females and 41.1 percent were males. On the other hand, those persons employed in the Local Government Units were composed of   50.2 percent  for females and 49.80 percent for males. (Figure 6, Tables 1 and 2)

Sex Ratio

During the current period, the sex ratio of  70 indicates that there were 70 males for every 100 females employed in national government agencies. This was higher than the sex ratio of 67 in 2022. Similarly, those employed in the Local Government Units were 99 males for every 100 females in 2023 compared to sex ratio of 108 in the previous year. In summary, the 2023 combined computed sex ratio was 79 versus     80 in 2022. (Figure 7 and Table 1)

Figure 7. Sex Ratio of  Persons Employed, National Government Agencies and Local Government Units, Apayao Province, 2022-2023

By age group, sex ratio  for persons employed in the national government agencies was highest at 72 on age bracket 30 to 39, which had the peak count of persons employed. For age brackets 20 to 29, and 40 to 49, the computed sex ratio was nailed at 69 then declined to 66 and 61 for age brackets 50 to 59, and 60 and above, respectively. This means that life expectancy among females is longer than males or the mortality rate among males is higher than females in the older age brackets.  (Table 2)

 In contrast to Local Government Units, the sex ratio was lowest at 67 for age bracket 20 to 29. It rapidly increased to 104 for age bracket 30 to 39, which had also the highest count of persons employed; and further increased ranging from 111 to 127 in the higher age groups. This means that life expectancy among males is higher than females for age brackets 30 to 39  and older age groups. (Table  2)

Table 1. Number of Persons Employed by Sex and Status of Employment, National Government Agencies and Local Government Units, Apayao Province, 

January-December: 2022 – 2023

Source: National Government Agencies and Local Government Units within Apayao Province.

Table 2. Number of Persons Employed by Sex, Age Group and Employment Status, 

              National Government Agencies and Local Government Units,

Apayao Province, 2023

Source: National Government Agencies and Local Government Units within Apayao Province.

TECHNICAL NOTES

This research is initiated by PSO Apayao in support to Gender and Development, which may be helpful to stakeholders and researchers. 

Limitations

Data presented have been collected using the data request approach. Other small agencies provided their answers to PSA interviewers. The compiled figures is limited on the number of persons employed in the government sector (provincial and the seven (7) municipal local government units, and national agencies operating within the province of Apayao). It excludes the barangay local government units due to time constraint.

Concepts and Definitions

Sex - is the biological and physiological reality of being a male or female.

Age - refers to the interval of time between the person’s date of birth and his/her last birthday as of December 31, 2023 for Year 2023, and December 31, 2022 for Year 2022. It is expressed in completed years or whole number.

Sex ratio - is the number of males per hundred females in a population.

Permanent employees - refers to employees who have been given permanent appointment/employment. Source: https://laborlaw.ph/permanent-employees/

Contractual employment - an appointment issued to a person whose employment in the government is in accordance with a special contract to undertake local or foreign-assisted projects or a specific work or job requiring special or technical skills not available in the employing agency, to be accomplished within a specific period. Source: https://web.senate.gov.ph/lisdata/3170228552!.pdf 

-Often also referred to as fixed-term or non-regular employment, generally refers to an arrangement where the employee’s engagement is limited to a specific period or is subject to a contract that stipulates a commencement and termination date. The use of the term “contractual” is not explicitly defined in the Labor Code with the same level of detail as other classifications, but it commonly arises in practice. In Philippine labor jurisprudence and DOLE guidelines, contractual employment is often associated with the engagement of workers through fixed-term contracts, service agreements, or arrangements with manpower agencies. Source:https://www.lawyer-philippines.com/articles/distinguishing-contractual-and-casual-employment-under-philippine-labor-law

Casual employees - an appointment issued only for essential and necessary services where there are not enough regular staff to meet the demands of the service and for emergency cases and intermittent period not to exceed one year.

Source: https://web.senate.gov.ph/lisdata/3170228552!.pdf 

Contract of Service Worker/Job Orders - employees whose services rendered are not considered government services and do not enjoy the benefits enjoyed by government employees. The job order covers piece work or intermittent job of short duration not exceeding six months on a daily basis. 

Source: https://benguet.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-1stQtr-Human-Resource-Complement.pdf

Government Agency - refers to any of the various units of the government including departments, bureaus, offices, agencies and instrumentalities, GOCCs, LGUs, and SUCs or a distinct unit therein.  Source: https://www.coa.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/ABC-Help/Cash_Examination_Manual/b1.3.htm 

Local Government Units - represent the operational arm of the government at the grassroots level in the Philippines. These entities are tasked with bringing the administration closer to the people by delivering essential public services and spearheading regional development initiatives. They are categorized into three main levels:

• Provinces and Independent Cities: These are the largest units, endowed with broader powers and responsibilities. They manage a wide array of administrative, fiscal, and developmental functions.

• Component Cities and Municipalities: Nested within provinces, these units handle localized services, playing a significant part in the governance and development of their areas.

• Barangays: Representing the smallest administrative units, barangay focus on delivering basic community services such as sanitation, public order, and grassroots governance.

Source: https://assistance.ph/lgu-local-government-unit/#What_are_LGUs

Data Sources

Data Sources
A.    National Offices
1.    Apayao State College
2.    Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
3.    Bureau of Fire Protection
4.    Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
5.    Civil Service Commission
6.    Commission on Elections
7.    Department of Agrarian Reform
8.    Department of Agriculture – Research Outlet Station
9.    Department of  Environment and Natural Resources 
10.    Department of Education – Schools Division of Apayao
11.    Department of Information and Communications Technology
12.    Department of the Interior and Local Government
13.    Department of Heallth
14.    DOJ Municipal Circuit Trial Court – Flora
15.    DOJ Municipal Circuit Trial Court – Luna
16.    DOJ Parole and Probation
17.    DOJ Public Attorney’s Office
18.    DOJ RTC Branch 26
19.    Department of Labor and Employment
20.    Department of Science and Technology
21.    Department of Public Works and Highways – AFDEO and ASDEO
22.    Department of Social Welfare and Development - SWAD
23.    Department of Trade and Industry
24.    Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center
25.    Highway Patrol Group – Apayao Provincial Highway Patrol Team 
26.    Land Bank of the Philippines
27.    Land Registration Authority
28.    Land Transportation Office
29.    National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
30.    National Irrigation Administration
31.    Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
32.    Philippine Charity Sweeptakes Office
33.    Philippine Health Insurance Corporation 
34.    Philippine National Police
35.    Philippine Postal Corporation
36.    Philippine Statistics Authority
37.    Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
B.    Local Government Units
1.    Provincial Government of Apayao
2.    Municipal Local Government Units:
2.1.    Calanasan
2.2.    Conner
2.3.    Flora
2.4.    Kabugao
2.5.    Luna
2.6.     Pudtol
2.7      Santa Marcela

PSA Apayao wishes to extend sincere appreciation to all the above offices for providing the data requested.

Approved by:

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GEOFFREY B. CALIMUHAYAN
Chief Statistical Specialist

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