Profile of the Filipino gig worker/Ipsos study
The study noted: “Gig workers choose this line of work for various reasons, often driven by financial need and flexibility. It noted that with 47 percent highlighting the ability to choose their working hours, and 35 percent appreciating the freedom to work from different locations.”
Between the lines
While 78 percent of gig workers are satisfied with the flexibility and income potential, most also want access to retirement plans, healthcare, and fair pay.
“They also want the flexibility to choose or opt-in to the type of social benefits that matches their needs – like choosing their own healthcare plan or being the ones to determine how much to save for their retirement,” the study noted.
What’s next
The Ipsos study outlined four strategies for stakeholders:
- Ensure fair and transparent earnings for gig workers.
- Provide flexible, app-based access to social protections (SSS, Pag-IBIG, healthcare, retirement plans).
- Offer opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement.
- Invest in data infrastructure for better policy design.
The bottom line
Gig work is empowering millions of Filipinos with freedom and income diversity. But as the study warned: “Freedom without safety nets risks instability.”
With the right policies, the gig economy could become a sustainable pillar of the country’s future workforce. —Daxim L. Lucas | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
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