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AI is changing the way we work - women and youth must not be left behind
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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...

Robotics and breaking gender barriers in technology

Robotics and breaking gender barriers in technology

The changing world of work due to technological advances provided opportunity to two best friends in web development and robotic automation.

Future-ready workforce through STEM in TVET
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Future-ready workforce through STEM in TVET

The ILO convened teachers, trainers and partners in a summit to integrate STEM in TVET and to reinforce a future-ready workforce as jobs evolve due to rapid technological changes.

Opening address at the launch of the Women Entrepreneurs Peer Programme

Opening address at the launch of the Women Entrepreneurs Peer Programme

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the launch of the Women Entrepreneurs Peer Programme, 30 January 2024, Manila, Philippines

Closing address at the STEM in TVET Summit

Closing address at the STEM in TVET Summit

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the at the STEM in TVET Summit, 26 January 2024, Manila, Philippines

Empowering women in STEM: ILO soft skills training at Nestle

Empowering women in STEM: ILO soft skills training at Nestle

At Nestle Philippines, over 350 women were trained on critical soft skills needed in the workplace. Sara was one of the managers who were trained to be a facilitator for the In Business Programme. This training helped her manage her team and work...

ILO’s In Business equips Microtel hotel workers with soft skills

ILO’s In Business equips Microtel hotel workers with soft skills

In 2021, the ILO together with the Employers Confederation of the Philippines introduced the In Business Programme to the Philippine Hotel Owners Association to train women workers in the hotel industry. At Microtel Philippines, over 160 women were...

ILO’s In Business equips Nestle workers with critical soft skills

ILO’s In Business equips Nestle workers with critical soft skills

In 2021, the ILO together with the Employers Confederation of the Philippines introduced the In Business Programme to train women workers in the manufacturing sector. At Nestle Philippines, over 350 women were trained on critical soft skills needed...

ILO soft skills training fuels career success for women at Microtel

ILO soft skills training fuels career success for women at Microtel

At Microtel Philippines, over 160 women were trained on critical soft skills needed in the workplace, such as critical thinking and creative thinking. Lani was among the managers who were trained to be a peer facilitator for the In Business...

Upskilling women migrant workers for the future of work

Our impact, their voices

Upskilling women migrant workers for the future of work

Evelyn spent almost half of her life as a migrant domestic worker. Thanks to a training scholarship, Evelyn acquired digital skills, secured a decent job locally and fulfilled her longing to be with her family.

Women entrepreneurs reboot their businesses

Our impact, their voices

Women entrepreneurs reboot their businesses

A programme delivered by GREAT Women in partnership with the ILO’s Rebuilding Better Project and J.P. Morgan Philippines offered women entrepreneurs an opportunity to revisit and innovate their business models as they resumed operations...

Opening address at the Learner-centred STEM in TVET national workshop graduation

Opening address at the Learner-centred STEM in TVET national workshop graduation

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Learner-centred STEM in TVET national workshop graduation, 30 May 2022, Manila, Philippines

Message at the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science Celebration in the Philippines

Message at the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science Celebration in the Philippines

By Ms Akiko Sakamoto, Regional Skills Development and Employability Specialist, ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific at the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science Celebration in the Philippines with the Austrian Embassy,...

Message at the launch of the ILO-TESDA Job readiness training

Message at the launch of the ILO-TESDA Job readiness training

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ILO-TESDA Job readiness training, 23 November 2021, Manila, Philippines

ECOP, PhilWEN, ILO launch Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Gender equality

ECOP, PhilWEN, ILO launch Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Employers in the Philippines launch a new committee to promote diversity, inclusivity, and gender equality in the workplace.

Message of support at the joint launch of the ECOP-PhilWEN Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Message of support at the joint launch of the ECOP-PhilWEN Diversity and Inclusion Committee

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the joint launch of the ECOP-PhilWEN Diversity and Inclusion Committee, 12 August 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

Message from the Philippine Women’s Economic Network (PhilWEN)

Message from the Philippine Women’s Economic Network (PhilWEN)

By Ms Aurora Boots Geotina-Garcia, Chairperson of the Philippine Women’s Economic Network (PhilWEN) and Co-Chairperson of the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) at the joint launch of the ECOP-PhilWEN Diversity and Inclusion...

Message from the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP)

Message from the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP)

By Mr Sergio Ortiz-Luis, Jr., President of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) at the joint launch of the ECOP-PhilWEN Diversity and Inclusion Committee, 12 August 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

Key Insights from the Business Case for Change and D&I Survey Results

Key Insights from the Business Case for Change and D&I Survey Results

Presentation at the joint launch of the ECOP-PhilWEN Diversity and Inclusion Committee, 12 August 2021, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

Infographic -- Labour market analysis for ICT courses at BBPLK Bekasi

Infographic -- Labour market analysis for ICT courses at BBPLK Bekasi

An infographic of the Women in STEM Project in Indonesia report with the same title