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Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
Philippines prepares mobile financial education rollout for small businesses
The International Labour Organization and its partners are developing a mobile learning and behavioural nudge system to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) manage digital borrowing, avoid fraud and strengthen financial...
Trade and digitalization
AI training opens doors for women entrepreneurs in the Philippines
In the Philippines, women entrepreneurs in a remote Benguet community harness the use of artificial intelligence to strengthen their small businesses and expand opportunities.
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
Philippine partners shape new guided mobile financial education for small businesses
In the Philippines, the ILO and its partners are advancing the rollout of a new mobile phone-based financial education model for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), particularly first-time borrowers using digital financial services.
Trade and digitalization
Trade officials complete training to introduce AI tools for enterprises
Officials of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) joined a Training of Trainers co-organized by the ILO and the Negosyo Center-Project Management Office that equipped them to help micro, small and medium enterprises adopt simple, practical AI...
Opinion editorial
AI is changing the way we work - women and youth must not be left behind
In this Opinion piece, the Director of the ILO in the Philippines draws on a new research brief, which highlights how generative artificial intelligence is transforming jobs, and why urgent investment in women, girls and youth is needed ahead of the...
Enterprise development and artificial intelligence
From farm to jam: A dragon fruit entrepreneur’s sweet digital leap
A Filipino farmer’s journey from fresh produce to dragon fruit jam shows how ILO’s training in the Philippines is transforming micro, small and medium-sized enterprises through artificial intelligence and digital skills.
Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Programme
ILO Programme introduces AI in training for enterprises in the Philippines
The ILO’s SCORE Programme paves innovation among enterprises in the Philippines by integrating artificial intelligence and equipping them with smart, low-cost digital tools to boost productivity, workplace cooperation, and inclusive growth.
Artificial intelligence
AI and circular economies: A new future for the coconut sector
An ILO programme pioneers a circular, AI-powered transformation of the coconut industry, adding value and positioning island communities like Siargao as models of inclusive, climate-resilient growth in the Philippines.
Skills development
Core skills in the age of artificial intelligence
The ILO is reshaping digital skills training in the Philippines by integrating soft skills and artificial intelligence literacy into national programmes. Partnering with government, the ILO supported digital career transitions for underserved...
Enterprise development
Artificial intelligence for digital novice enterprise training
The ILO’s training equipped digital novice entrepreneurs with practical artificial intelligence (AI) tools for business growth. Launched in Zamboanga and expanded nationwide, it offers tailored modules for startups and existing enterprises,...
Enterprise digitalization
A young farmer’s journey to smarter agribusiness
At 24, Maria Joyce Escosa transforms farming in Igbaras with organic produce and digital tools, blending tradition with innovation for a sustainable future.
Investment promotion agencies recognize the need for quality investment that leads to more and better jobs
The joint training by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) empowered participants by showcasing how Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) can drive sustainable development and...
Enterprise digitalization
Inclusive, Competitive and Responsible Digital Philippines (Digital-PINAS)
The project aims to reduce digital barriers, empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with essential skills, and promote a rights-based regulatory landscape that nurtures growth and sustainability, driving inclusive, sustainable economic...