Annually, the Philippines experiences a total of 2,348 millimeter of rainfall (World Bank 2021). The question of how rainfall impacts working hours across various employment variables is relevant to policymakers, implementing agencies, and local government units. Understanding this impact can provide insights into how Filipino workers are affected by such natural occurrences and help inform the development of policies that address labor productivity and work-hour adjustments in response to bad weather. Moreover, relevant agencies can use this information to design or enhance support mechanisms, ensuring that affected workers receive the necessary assistance. Overall, these insights could contribute to the creation of more adaptive policies and interventions that improve labor resilience and productivity during extreme weather conditions.
The findings from a study estimating the impact of rainfall on Filipino workers can possibly inform policy decisions aimed at enhancing the resilience of the workforce during such natural occurrences. By understanding how rainfall affects employment status, sectors, occupations, and working hours, policymakers could develop targeted interventions to support workers, such as disaster-relief programs, temporary income assistance, or sector-specific recovery initiatives. Moreover, the study could highlight the need for more adaptive labor protections and workplace flexibility, ensuring that Filipino workers are better equipped to handle disruptions while maintaining their livelihoods. Lastly, the study will contribute to the literature on the impact of rainfall on workers, providing insights into how rainfall affects the number of work hours and identifying which sectors and occupations are most and least affected.