13/08/2026
𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 12 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🎉
In celebration of this year’s theme, "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations," we are highlighting the changing work aspirations of Filipino children.
Children’s work aspirations are heavily shaped by gender socialization. For instance, 10-year-old boys aspire to work in fields traditionally stereotyped as male-dominated (e.g., construction, law enforcement, engineering), while 10-year-old girls expressed interest in occupations stereotyped as ‘feminine’ (e.g., creative, nurturing, or caring roles).
𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦! Check the infographic below to know how the Filipino children’s work aspirations change as they grow older. 📊
Data from the first wave (2016) and sixth wave (2022) of the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) were used to make the comparison. LCSFC is a national study that tracks transitions faced by young Filipinos in relation to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals, following them from age 10 in 2016 until they reach 24 in 2030.
Tracking the work aspirations of the youth is vital in laying the groundwork to guarantee opportunities and a sustainable future for all - as young people across different cultures and countries continuously strive to achieve.
📖 Reference: Paquibot, Jesusa. (2025, November 19). Filipino children’s changing and persistent work aspirations: Based on the Data from the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) [PowerPoint slides]. Presented at House of Representatives Policy Dialogue.
