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UN to launch joint research findings to diversify, upgrade Ph economy

The COVID-19 led to massive disruption of the economy and labour market. It has also revealed vulnerabilities of sectors and firms. The UN in the Philippines, in collaboration with the ILO, UNDP and UNIDO conducted a joint research to diversify and...

Interview

10 years on from the ILO Domestic Workers Convention: What has changed?

Over half of the world’s domestic workers are in Asia and the Pacific. 10 years on from the adoption of the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189), Anna Olsen, Technical Specialist at the International Labour Organization’s TRIANGLE in ASEAN...

Rebuilding Better project: Strong partnerships needed to assist women-owned small businesses in their recovery from COVID-19

To kick-start the launch of the ILO and J.P. Morgan Rebuilding Better project, key stakeholders were invited to launch events across multiple ASEAN countries to discuss how women-owned small businesses in Southeast Asia can build greater resilience...

Message at the launch of the ILO Japan Bringing Back Jobs Safely under the COVID-19 Crisis in the Philippines: Rebooting Small and Informal...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the launch of the ILO Japan Bringing Back Jobs Safely under the COVID-19 Crisis in the Philippines: Rebooting Small and Informal Businesses Safely and Digitally, 15 July 2021,...

ILO-Japan initiative targets safe return to work for small enterprises

Small enterprises and alternative livelihoods will benefit from a new ILO project with the Government of Japan through safer, more digitalized and productive workplaces, which will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 at work and mitigate the impact...

News

Celebrating the anniversary of the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) for a world of work free from gender-based...

A wide range of stakeholders came together on 24 June 2021 to discuss steps taken, lessons learned and paths forward towards eliminating violence and harassment in the world of work under the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative.

Green jobs in ASEAN

Further policy strengthening required for green jobs to meet full ASEAN potential

First of its kind regional study highlights policy readiness of Association of Southeast Asian Nations to green their economies and areas where additional policies are required to capture full potential of shift towards green jobs and a just...

Message at the pretest of the child labour manual in the Bangsamoro region

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the pretest of the child labour manual in the Bangsamoro region, 5 July 2021, Cotabato, Philippines

International Labour Organization and J.P. Morgan launch new initiative to support women entrepreneurs in Thailand

The project will ensure women entrepreneurs have the right tools to recover sustainably from the COVID-19 crisis.

Message at the handover of the water system built in Rifao under the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the handover of the water system built in Rifao under the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project, 22 June 2021, Maguindanao, Philippines

Message at the handover of the water system built in Looy under the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the handover of the water system built in Looy under the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project, 21 June 2021, Maguindanao, Philippines

Opening Remarks at ILO-EU Trade for Decent Work Project Planning Session on Bipartite Workplace Social Dialogue Mechanisms in Selected...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Planning Session on Bipartite Workplace Social Dialogue Mechanisms in Selected Ecozones and Industries, , 2 June 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom.

Labour market information

Systematic skills anticipation and matching strategies essential for inclusive economic recovery, say experts at ILO webinar

The online event showcased successful approaches and lessons learned on developing effective skills and employment strategies and policies to reduce skills mismatches.

Opening address at the launch of the Rebuilding Better: Fostering Business Resilience Post-COVID-19 in the Philippines

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the launch of the Rebuilding Better: Fostering Business Resilience Post-COVID-19 in the Philippines, 27 May 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

ILO, TESDA, UK-FSIP, Fintech Association of the Philippines and Fintech Alliance.PH hold Women in Fintech workshop

The ILO, the Fintech Philippines Association and the Fintech Alliance.ph, collaborated for a Women in FinTech workshop with 130 scholars to give returning Overseas Filipino Workers an insight on working in the financial and technology industry.

Is Asia ready for e-formalization?

Technology can play an important role bringing workers in the Asia-Pacific region into the formal sector. Sara Elder, Senior Economist at ILO’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific explains why.

ILO and gender equality

The Business Case for Gender Equality at Work

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Business Case for Gender Equality at Work, 20 May 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

Skills and employability

“Explosion” of micro-credential courses proves lifelong learning vital

Conference re-emphasises lifelong learning is key to upskilling, re-skilling and the economic recovery, while recognizing the need for healthy skills ecosystems and quality education.

ILO teams with J.P Morgan to support women entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs in Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand looking to recover from the pandemic and build long-term business resilience can receive support through a new initiative launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and JPMorgan...

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Liz Green, Executive Vice President, ICMIF

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on cooperatives and the wider social and solidarity economy (SSE)....