All publications: Philippines

Brief

Generative AI and labour markets in ASEAN: Significant exposure, limited disruption, uneven preparedness

The brief finds that while generative AI has the potential to reshape work in ASEAN, there is little evidence of widespread labour market disruption so far, with future outcomes depending largely on countries' preparedness, policy choices and...

ILO Working Paper 171

The role of national social dialogue institutions in shaping investment policies

This paper examines how national social dialogue institutions can help align foreign direct investment with decent work and sustainable development. Drawing on eleven case studies, it highlights emerging practices, institutional challenges and...

Labour migration

Towards fair seas: Recruitment and working conditions for migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing sectors in South-East Asia

This comprehensive regional survey assesses the working and living conditions for migrants in the fishing and seafood processing sectors, including the prevalence of forced labour.

Migration

Enhancing Regular Pathways for Labour Migration in South-East Asia

This Issue Brief highlights the context of labour migration – in particular temporary labour migration into elementary occupations – from and within South-East Asia, setting out the key challenges that reduce access to regular pathways and limit...

Research brief

Generative AI and jobs in the Philippines: Labour market exposure and policy implications

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates in the Philippines, this brief examines who is most exposed, where the risks lie, and how AI is reshaping the labour market and transforming jobs especially for women and youth.

Understanding rights at work

A guide to key terms related to fundamental principles and rights at work, trade and supply chains

TRIANGLE in ASEAN

Labour migration governance in ASEAN

A review of the implementation of recommendations from the 3rd to 16th ASEAN Forums on Migrant Labour

TRIANGLE in ASEAN

Labour migration in ASEAN: Analysis from the International Labour Migration Statistics Database in ASEAN

Labour migration is an established feature in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region and its labour markets. Reliable and comprehensive statistical data is essential to inform evidence-based policy to govern labour migration and...

Migration

Advancing Skills Mobility, Recognition and Development in ASEAN: Unlocking Opportunities for Migrant Workers through the Vientiane...

This report, developed in support of the Vientiane Declaration on Skills Mobility, Recognition and Development for Migrant Workers, and its accompanying Checklist, presents a comprehensive analysis of the current challenges and opportunities in...

Supply chains

Decent work in renewable energy and critical mineral supply chains: Trends, challenges and innovations in Asia and the Pacific

Based on research on nickel supply chains in Indonesia and the Philippines and on the copper supply chain in Mongolia, this new ILO brief highlights that although decent work gaps persist in Asia and the Pacific’s booming renewable energy and...

Migrant Worker Resource Centres

Empowering Migrant Workers: Lessons Learned from ILO Migrant Worker Resource Centres in the ASEAN region

This publication draws on the experience of the International Labour Organisation’s support for Migrant Worker Resource Centres (MRCs) in the ASEAN region. It highlights how these centres improve access to information, legal aid, and social...

GB355/INS/16/3 - Third Supplementary Report

Maintenance of the Philippines on the list of Members which fully meet the minimum requirements concerning processes and procedures for the...

Briefing note

TRIANGLE in ASEAN Quarterly Briefing Note: ASEAN

Below Quarterly Briefing Note gives an update on our work in ASEAN during the previous quarter.

Social Protection

The future of social insurance in Viet Nam: Policy options and recommendations

Viet Nam is making bold progress toward universal social insurance, backed by strong policy reforms and expanding coverage. This report highlights strategic ILO recommendations to support the next phase of legal and structural transformation.

Lost in transit: Philippines migrant fishers in the United Kingdom fishing industry

The report highlights how Filipino migrant fishers in the UK face legal and social vulnerabilities due to the reliance on transit visas. These visa arrangements leave workers isolated, underprotected, and at risk of exploitation. It calls for urgent...

Accelerating Action Towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Safe Migration and Decent Work for Migrant Workers in ASEAN

Recommendations of the 18th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour

These are the recommendations of the 18th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 9-10 September 2025.

ADBI-OECD-ILO joint publication

Labor Migration in Asia: Fair recruitment, training, and development

This publication captures new and emerging trends in labour migration in Asia, with a focus on recruitment, training and development.

ILO brief

Employment in the critical minerals sector: A case study of Indonesia, Mongolia and the Philippines

In the face of rapid digital transformation and the transition to net zero, the supply of critical minerals is of strategic importance. Asia and the Pacific is a major source of critical minerals such as nickel and rare earth elements. This...

Rights at work

Freedom of association training modules in the Philippines

The FOA training modules, developed with tripartite inputs, consolidates ILO- supported tools on FOA and labour rights, integrating new policy insights across five modules and seventeen sessions.

Financing a just transition: State of play of the sustainable finance ecosystem in the Philippines

This report maps the Philippines’ low-carbon transition dynamics, focusing on the pathways of three key sectors (energy, transport, and agriculture), highlighting sector-specific social considerations and just transition-related financing needs. It...