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Labour migration

New digital service “SaverAsia” helps migrant workers save when sending money home

A new free digital platform helps migrant workers compare money transfer costs and locate support organizations.

ILO's participation at the 3rd International Conference on Cooperatives in the Philippines

From 15-16 November 2018, ILO Enterprise Development Specialist from ILO CO Manila participated in the 3rd International Cooperative Conference on Cooperatives (ICOOP2018) organized by the Institute of Cooperatives and Bio-Enterprise Development...

Exposure visit of government officials from Pakistan to the work on labour inspection in the Philippines

The ILO Islamabad office under its Dutch funded project on Strengthening Labour Inspection System in Pakistan (SLISP) organized an exposure visit of Pakistan’s Government officials to Philippines. The visit emulated helping the government officials...

Responsible supply chains

ILO, EU and OECD join forces for responsible supply chains

The ILO launches a new project on responsible supply chains in the Philippines with the EU and the OECD to promote corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct with regard to decent work, international labour standards,...

Responsible supply chains

Opening address at the project launch and stakeholders engagement of the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia Project in the Philippines

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the project launch and stakeholders engagement of the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia Project in the Philippines, Manila, Philippines, 20 November 2018

11th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour

ASEAN forum adopts recommendations on the use of digital technologies for a fair labour migration

The 11th ASEAN Forum on Labour Migration concluded with the adoption of 15 recommendations on how digitalisation can contribute to decent work for migrant workers.

Op-Ed

How digitalization can help achieve fair migration

The 11th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour held in Singapore on 29-30 October discussed how to maximize the potential of digitalization to promote decent work for migrant workers in the Asia Pacific region. Anna Engblom, senior expert on labour...

Just transition

Message at the Parallel Session on Adaptation, Technology and Green Jobs 6th Asia Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum with the theme...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Parallel Session on Adaptation, Technology and Green Jobs 6th Asia Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum , Mandaluyong, Philippines, 18 October 2018

Our impact, their voices

Speaking Health and Safety to Millennials

A Philippine youth champion finds an innovative way to improve her fellow millennials’ knowledge about occupational safety and health.

Labour inspection

Opening address at the Executive Course on Managing the Inspectorate for Strategic Labour Laws Compliance

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Executive Course on Managing the Inspectorate for Strategic Labour Laws Compliance, Quezon City, Philippines, 3 October 2018

Mining

Opening address at the Artisanal Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) National Summit

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Artisanal Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) National Summit, Manila, Philippines, 28 September 2018

Domestic work

Recognizing the rights of domestic workers

Domestic workers are one of the groups most vulnerable to exploitation, violence, harassment, and forced labour. International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition reminds us that many women end up being trapped in abusive...

Peace and resilience

Philippines hosts trade union regional forum on decent work for peace and resilience

International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates revealed that around 1.5 billion people live in countries experiencing situations of fragility and armed violence, and another 200 million people are affected by slow or sudden onset of disasters. In...

Fair recruitment

ILO and POEA launch nationwide anti-illegal recruitment campaign in the Philippines

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), with the support of the ILO, has launched a campaign to prevent illegal recruitment of migrant domestic workers.

Fair recruitment

New online portal help Overseas Filipino Workers rate recruiters

Workers organizations and trade unions in the Philippines will launch a new web platform, to help protect migrant workers from abusive employment practices through user reviews of recruitment agencies.

Indigenous peoples

Opening address at the High-level Meeting on the Ratification of ILO C169 or Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the High-level Meeting on the Ratification of ILO C169 or Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, Makati, Philippines, 25 July 2018

Fellowship opportunity in Indonesia and the Philippines

The ILO's Social Finance Programme is welcoming applications for the Fellowship Programme. The application deadline is August 10, 2018.

Labour rights

Opening Address at the “Empowering Workers for Labour Rights Compliance by All: Paralegal Training on Labour Rights and Labour Laws, Case...

By Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines, at the “Empowering Workers for Labour Rights Compliance by All: Paralegal Training on Labour Rights and Labour Laws, Case Build-up, Documentation and Monitoring”, 6 to 8 July 2018,...

Labour and human rights

Opening Address at the Writeshop on Freedom of Association for the Commission on Human Rights

By Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines, at the Writeshop on Freedom of Association for the Commission on Human Rights, 28 June 2018, Quezon City, Philippines

Women in STEM

ILO, TESDA opens 175 Technology Scholarships for Women

Full scholarships in animation, game creation and web development are open to women ages 18 to 45 years old. ILO and TESDA, with the support of JPMorgan Chase Foundation have opened 175 scholarships for more women in the Philippines to venture in...