News and press releases
July 2019
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Safe and fair migration gains momentum in Bangsamoro
26 July 2019
The Ministry of Labor and Employment and the ILO hosted a forum on labour migration, domestic work and human trafficking in the Bangsamoro to mark the International Domestic Workers Day and the World Day against Trafficking in Persons.
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Responsible supply chains to help agribusiness meet international expectations and SDGs
24 July 2019
Over 200 participants from government, civil society and non-government organisations involved in agribusiness in the Philippines will gather on 25 July to address responsible business practices, including decent work, challenges and opportunities as part of the 2019 Sustainable Agriculture Forum.
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DOLE, ILO promote rights-based information through online learning for Overseas Filipino Workers
19 July 2019
The Philippine government and the ILO have partnered for an online Post-Arrival Orientation Seminar to guide Overseas Filipino Workers upon arrival in destination countries.
June 2019
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The Philippines ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187)
19 June 2019
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Philippines, Hong Kong agencies ink fair recruitment code
14 June 2019
Two of the biggest employment agencies in Hong Kong and the Philippines signed a Code of Conduct to promote fair recruitment of domestic workers. The Code, based on the International Labour Organization’s guidelines, is a milestone agreement as the world marks the International Domestic Workers’ Day on 16 June.
May 2019
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Child labour in mining, poor working conditions take centre stage in inter-regional meeting
29 May 2019
With the growing global movement to support just transition and formalization of artisanal and small-scale gold mines, the ILO brought together experts and global actors to address child labour and poor working conditions in an inter-regional meeting held in the Philippines.
April 2019
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2019 declared as ILO Centenary in the Philippines
29 April 2019
The Philippines declared 2019 as the ILO Centenary and reaffirmed its full support to, and cooperation with the ILO’s mandate of promoting peace and social justice.
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© World Future Council 2019
Awarding innovative policies to empower youth
18 April 2019
National, local and regional governments and non-governmental organizations are encouraged to showcase decent work policies that help youth reach their full potential.
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ILO welcomes Joint Statement of the ASEAN Trade Union Council and the ASEAN Confederation of Employers
05 April 2019
On 4 to 5 April 2019, the ASEAN Trade Union Council (ATUC) and the ASEAN Confederation of Employers (ACE) held its second Joint Dialogue on labour migration in Manila, The Philippines, supported by the ILO.
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ILO 24-hour global tour of centenary celebrations to stop in seven countries in Asia-Pacific
01 April 2019
On 11 April 1919, ILO’s constitution was adopted in Paris. 100 years later, the diversity and reach of ILO’s work will be showcased in a global live show, webcast from 24 locations in 24 hours, as part of the organisation’s centenary celebrations. The global show will stop-over in seven countries across Asia and the Pacific.
March 2019
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100 years in a day – the ILO embraces the globe with a ‘virtual’ tour
28 March 2019
A global webcast, covering 24 offices in 24 hours, will showcase the diversity of ILO work, as part of the ILO 100 celebrations.
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Decent work, CSR for competitive and productive enterprises
15 March 2019
Representatives of enterprises and business organizations from the Western Visayas region are introduced to an innovative programme from the International Labour Organization, the Organisation for Economic Development, and the European Union.
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A new ILO-Japan project to ensure water, jobs and peace in Mindanao, Philippines
06 March 2019
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Government of Japan have signed a new partnership to provide jobs and promote peace through improved water supply and sanitation services in post-conflict areas in the Philippines.
December 2018
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ILO: Social protection coverage has improved in ASEAN, but migrant workers remain among the least protected
18 December 2018
Despite considerable progress made in the expansion of social security coverage of migrant workers in ASEAN, migrant workers remain among the least protected, says the International Labour Organization (ILO) in a new study.
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ILO supports ASEAN safe migration campaign
13 December 2018
The ASEAN Safe Migration Campaign #SafeMigrationASEAN was launched to raise public awareness on safe labour migration that benefits all.
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New digital service “SaverAsia” helps migrant workers save when sending money home
10 December 2018
A new free digital platform helps migrant workers compare money transfer costs and locate support organizations.
November 2018
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ILO, EU and OECD join forces for responsible supply chains
20 November 2018
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, environmental sustainability and respect for human rights.
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ASEAN forum adopts recommendations on the use of digital technologies for a fair labour migration
02 November 2018
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.
August 2018
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Philippines hosts trade union regional forum on decent work for peace and resilience
21 August 2018
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 the Asia-Pacific region, about 93 per cent of people in extreme poverty live in countries that are environmentally vulnerable, politically fragile or both. Trade unions are expected to play a key role to address conflicts and disasters in the region.
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ILO and POEA launch nationwide anti-illegal recruitment campaign in the Philippines
02 August 2018
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), with the support of the ILO, has launched a campaign to prevent illegal recruitment of migrant domestic workers.