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Bangsamoro Labor and Employment Code: A path to decent work and lasting peace

Decades of armed conflict and labour market challenges underscore the need for a Labour Code in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Watch and listen to the voices of government officials, policymakers, workers, and employers on the Bangsamoro Labor and Employment Code.

17 June 2025

ILO trained data monitors conduct house and community visits in the Bangsamoro region for the Child Labour Monitoring System. © ILO/Remar Pablo

Bangsamoro Labor and Employment Code: A path to decent work and lasting peace

Bangsamoro Labor and Employment Code video

COTABATO, Philippines (ILO News) - The journey towards the crafting the BLEC began with a labour administration and inspection needs assessment by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Developed through extensive consultations and social dialogue, the proposed BLEC aims to pave the way for decent work, social justice, and lasting peace in BARMM. Investing and supporting the BLEC is critical to achieving its goals and making the Bangsamoro region's vision a reality.