MANILA – The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) is among the attached agencies of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) who received a 100% compliance status for its Transparency Seal postings for the 3rd Quarter of 2023.
ILS joins International Forum and Working Session on Strengthening Care Economy in Asia-Pacific
ILS Executive Director Jeanette T. Damo attended a one and half day event on Investing on Care Economy jointly organized by Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Labour Organization (ILO) and United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) held last 29-30 at the ADB Conference Hall.
ILS participates in the Green Jobs Forum in Indonesia
The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) participated in the “Green Jobs Forum: Transitioning to a Green and Blue Economy – Learning from North Sulawesi,” held at the Grand Luley Hotel & Resort in Tongkaina, Bunaken, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, from September 26 to 29, 2023. Mr. Bernard Paul M. Mangulabnan, Acting Chief Labor and Employment Officer of the Employment Research Division represented the Institute.
ILS capacitates employees on Gender and Development Analysis
The Institute for Labor Studies, through its Gender and Development (GAD) Committee, conducted a comprehensive workshop on GAD Analysis select ILS employees last September 13 to 14, at the ILS Conference Room, Intramuros, Manila.
ILS as a resource speaker in the NCMB’s capacity-building seminar about workplace digitalization
Mr. Reinerio A. Alba, Chief Labor and Employment Officer, together with Mr. Renz J. Nucup, Acting Supervising Labor and Employment Officer of the IT/Advocacy and Publications Division (APD) of the Institute, spearheaded the discussion on the topic: “Preparing Workplaces for Digital Transformation” in a capacity building of the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) held on September 4 to 6, at the B Hotel in Quezon City.
ILS ties up with AIM on gig economy dialogue
The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Management Rizalino S. Navarro Policy Center for Competitiveness (AIM RSN PCC) with support from the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Philippines convened a multistakeholder consultation on the gig economy dubbed, “Future-proofing Work: Experiences in the Gig Economy,” on September 26, at the Asian Institute of Management, Makati City.
ILS hosts presentation of Fairwork Philippines Ratings 2023
Manila – The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) hosted the information dissemination for the report, “Fairwork Philippines Ratings 2023: Protecting Worker Health, Safety, and Security in the Philippine Platform Economy,” by the Fairwork Philippines project on September 27, at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Command Center, Intramuros, Manila.
DOLE showcases strategic role in Philippine labor migration governance with Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), led by Undersecretary Benedicto Ernesto R. Bitonio Jr., welcomed Principal Secretary Roseline Kathure Njogu and her delegation from the State Department for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya in a meeting on 09 August 2023 at the DOLE Office in Intramuros, Manila.
ILS capacitates employees on elderly, PWDs’ benefits in time for the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week
Manila – The Institute for Labor Studies conducted a technical learning session on public sector benefits covering the elderly and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in celebration of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week on July 28, 2023, at the ILS Office, Intramuros, Manila, and via Zoom.
ILS conducts Mid-Year Performance Assessment cum Management Review for FY 2023
Management Review from August 22 to 23, at the ILS Office, Intramuros, Manila.
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Undersecretary for Labor Relations, Policy, and International Affairs Cluster Atty. Benedicto Ernesto R. Bitonio Jr. graced the event to give guidance on the directions and strategies of the Institute for the rest of the year.
