2021 National Human Rights Situation Report 37 157 The largest share of employed persons are from the services sector with 57.9 percent, followed by agriculture sector with 22.1 percent, and the industry sector with the least employed persons at 20.0 percent.137 158 Labor force participation among men was higher at 72.4 percent compared to women at 47.1 percent. Employment rate was also higher among men at 93.7, than 92.3 percent among women. Unemployment rate among women was higher at 7.7 percent while it was 6.3 percent among men.138 159 Six (6) regions registered higher rates than the estimated 6.9 percent. The following regions are:139 160 a National Capital Region – 9.0% b Region VII – Central Visayas – 8.8% c Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) – 8.2% d Region V – Bicol Region – 7.9% e Region IV-A CALABARZON – 7.7% f Region IV-B MIMAROPA – 7.1% Four regions have more than 25% underemployment rates, namely: 140 a Region IV-B MIMAROPA – 31.2% b Region V – Bicol Region – 30.4% c Region VIII – Eastern Visayas – 27.6% d Region II – Cagayan Valley – 25.3% 161 Youth labor force participation decreased from 38.9 percent in July 2020 to 33.3 percent in July 2021. Employment rate increased to 84.6 percent from 77.6 percent. There was also an increase in underemployment to 19.0 percent from 15.7 percent.141 162 The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) mentioned in their letter to the Education Secretary Leonor Briones last 13 April 2021 to grant public school teachers a 25 percent 137 Philippine Statistics Authority. (2021b, September). Unemployment Rate in July 2021 is Estimated at 6.9 Percent. https:// psa.gov.ph/content/unemployment-rate-july-2021-estimated-69-percent 138 Philippine Statistics Authority. (2021b, September). Unemployment Rate in July 2021 is Estimated at 6.9 Percent. https:// psa.gov.ph/content/unemployment-rate-july-2021-estimated-69-percent 139 Philippine Statistics Authority. (2021b, September). Unemployment Rate in July 2021 is Estimated at 6.9 Percent. https:// psa.gov.ph/content/unemployment-rate-july-2021-estimated-69-percent 140 Philippine Statistics Authority. (2021b, September). Unemployment Rate in July 2021 is Estimated at 6.9 Percent. https:// psa.gov.ph/content/unemployment-rate-july-2021-estimated-69-percent 141 Philippine Statistics Authority. (2021b, September). Unemployment Rate in July 2021 is Estimated at 6.9 Percent. https:// psa.gov.ph/content/unemployment-rate-july-2021-estimated-69-percent