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Published Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Updated May 21

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Filipino urban professionals are increasingly taking on multiple jobs, a practice known as 'double-hatting', driven by high living costs. This trend, supported by a 2023 Deloitte survey, indicates a significant portion of millennials and Gen Zs are affected, leading to a notable human toll.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A 2023 Deloitte survey found that 71 per cent of Filipino millennials and 65 per cent of Filipino Gen Zs had taken on additional jobs.
  • Filipino urban professionals are taking on multiple jobs, or 'double-hatting', due to high living costs.
  • The necessity of taking on additional jobs is resulting in a human toll for Filipino urban professionals.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • Channel News AsiaCenter

    The article highlights the economic reality for Filipino urban professionals, emphasizing the necessity of "double-hatting" due to high living costs and the resulting human toll.

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