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Why we need to recognize migrant domestic workers’ contribution to our economies

Op-ed by Ms Tomoko Nishimoto, Assistant Director-General of the International Labour Organization and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific

Labour Standards and Trade

EU, business and labour org host forum on labour standards and trade, discuss decent work and sustainable trade in Philippine value chains

The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines (EUD), the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), the EU-Philippines Business Network (EPBN), and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have come together to host a forum...

Labour Standards and Trade

Message at the Labour Standards and Trade Forum of the ILO, European Union, European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and the...

By Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines, at the Labour Standards and Trade Forum of the ILO, European Union, European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and the EU-Philippines Business Network, 5 June 2018, Makati,...

Generation Safe and Healthy

Message at the Generation Safe and Healthy Children’s Summit and Celebration of the World Day against Child Labour

By Khalid Hassan, Country Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines, delivered by Ma. Concepcion Sardaña, Senior Programme Officer at the Generation Safe and Healthy Children’s Summit and Celebration of the World Day against Child Labour, 30...

Child labour

Philippines pioneers responsible and ethical gold brand in Fashion Week

The Philippines blazed the trail for responsible and ethical gold from artisanal and small-scale gold mines (ASGM) with the launch of the Compassionate Gold brand at the Philippine Fashion Week. The Compassionate Gold is among the innovative...

Child labour

Keynote address at the Philippine Fashion Week

By Khalid Hassan, Country Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines, delivered by Hideki Kagohashi, Enterprise Development Specialist at the Philippine Fashion Week, 26 May 2018, Makati, Philippines

Our impact, Their voices

Safety matters: More to life after Haiyan

Following Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) many workers were pushed to the informal economy where they face hazards at work due to lack of occupational safety and health. The ILO’s SafeYouth@Work Project helps them design and implement training...

Safe and Fair Migration

Opening address at the Consultative Workshop of the Safe and Fair Project in the Philippines

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Consultative Workshop of the Safe and Fair Project in the Philippines, Quezon City, 21 May 2018

Just transition

Message of Support at the Multi-Stakeholder Consultation on the Development of the Green Jobs Act Assessment and Certification System and...

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Multi-Stakeholder Consultation on the Development of the Green Jobs Act Assessment and Certification System and Guidelines, Makati, Philippines, 17 May 2018

Safety and health at work

Construction ahead, safety first

Construction attracts more young workers but it has one of the highest rates of occupational injury and illness. Santi knows that workers in the construction industry face day to day occupational hazards.

Seafarers' welfare

ISWAN Award winner: "The Maritime Labour Convention is essential to prevent abuses"

Jasper del Rosario is one of the winners of this year’s ISWAN 2018 Awards recognizing the work of those offering outstanding welfare services to seafarers. Before receiving his prize at the ILO headquarters, he talked to ILO News about his actions...

Safety and health at work

Think safety, work safely

Safety and health at work is important for government officials and workers in the public sector. Al, a young public sector official and union member shares that the local government is also performing its duty to protect its people by ensuring...

Just transition

Closing address at the ADB ILO High-level Dialogue on More Quality Jobs in Asia and the Pacific: Investing for a Just Transition

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ADB ILO High-level Dialogue on More Quality Jobs in Asia and the Pacific: Investing for a Just Transition, 51st ADB Annual Meeting, Mandaluyong, Philippines, 4 May 2018

Safety and health at work

Safe and equal opportunities without dangerous shortcuts

Risky behaviours are most common among young workers. Zai, a female welder shares that women can do what men can. Welders like her, however, should not take dangerous shortcuts to make easy money, because what is important is making it home safe for...

Generation Safe and Healthy

Opening address at the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2018 “Generation Safe and Healthy”

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2018 Generation Safe and Healthy, Sta. Rosa, Laguna, 25 April 2018

Safety and health at work

Farm safety: A new beginning

Agriculture is one of the dangerous sectors, where workers suffer from cuts and injuries, and often exposed to harmful chemicals and long hours of work. The ILO highlights the need to improve occupational safety and health in agriculture.

Fair recruitment

New online ratings help migrant workers avoid unscrupulous recruiters

A new web platform aimed at migrant workers lists user reviews of recruitment agencies. By helping migrants avoid falling for false promises, the website is an important tool to promote fair recruitment.

Partnering in Asia

Promoting responsible supply chains in Asia

A new joint action by the European Union, the ILO and the OECD on responsible supply chains will promote corporate social responsibility (CSR)/responsible business conduct (RBC) with regard to decent work, environmental sustainability and respect...

Freedom of Association

Opening Address at the Capacity Building Seminar of Selected NTIPC-MB, RTMB and CHR Representatives on Case Build-up and Documentation

By Ms Diane Lynn Respall, Programme Officer delivered on behalf of Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Capacity Building Seminar of selected NTIPC-MB, RTMB and CHR representatives on case build-up and...

Green TVET

Opening Address at the Green TVET Forum and Strategic Planning on Greening the TVET System

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Green TVET Forum and Strategic Planning on Greening the TVET System, Manila, Philippines, 6 March 2018