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Toxic work conditions cost global economy 1.37% of GDP — ILO
Poorly designed and managed work is costing lives and billions in lost productivity, with more than 840,000 people dying each year from health conditions...
ILO report: PH no. 2 in workplace stress
The Philippines is among the countries most affected by poor workplace conditions, with six in ten workers saying their mental health is already hurting...
PH envoy meets Zelenskyy, holds Poland labor talks
Ambassador to Ukraine Alan L. Deniega formally presented his Letters of Credence to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on April 7, marking a key step...
New PH-Canada defense deal sets stage for trade, energy, etc.
The Philippines and Canada are stepping up both security and economic cooperation, highlighted by the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA)...
AI is changing the way we work
By Khalid Hassan, Director, International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office for the PhilippinesAfter nearly a decade working in the Philippines, I have seen two...
PH, UAE set to sign landmark trade, defense deals
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates are set to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and a Memorandum of Understanding on Defense...
Business, Labor call for VAT-free power to cut PH’s investor pain point
Business and labor groups are calling for the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on electricity sales, warning that the Philippines’ persistently high power rates...
Japan, ILO push sustainable aquaculture supply chain in PH
Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo reaffirmed Japan’s strong partnership with the Philippines in advancing sustainable and responsible aquaculture practices during the National Industry Dialogue for...
EU-funded ‘Ship to Shore’ Program boosts decent work abroad for Filipino fishers
The Philippines has launched a new phase of the Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia program to strengthen protection for Filipino fishers working abroad—an...
PH launches 10-year labor market plan for decent work
In a bold move to reshape its labor market and the future of work, the Philippines has launched a national masterplan for job creation,...