News on ILO's work

May 2013

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   Australian Aid and ILO support sustainable livelihoods in the Philippines' worst typhoon-hit areas

   23 May 2013

   Almost five months after typhoon Pablo (Bopha) hit the province of Davao Oriental in eastern Mindanao, Philippines, disaster-affected families in the municipalities of Baganga, Cateel and Boston still need help.

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   International Nurses’ Day: EU and ILO Manila promote decent work agenda for Filipino health professionals

   06 May 2013

   Thousands of Filipino health professionals migrate every year for work raising important questions related to the global shortage and inequitable distribution of health professionals in and between many countries.

August 2012

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   Philippines ratification marks global milestone for decent work for seafarers

   20 August 2012

   The Philippines is the 30th Member to have its ratification registered and join the group of the “first 30” ILO countries to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring decent work for seafarer and a level playing field for quality shipowners.