On June 4, 2018, the Memorandum of Cooperation between Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES)-Philippines and the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) for the ILS Gender and Development research on women in trade unions was signed at the FES office in Discovery Centre, Ortigas, Pasig City.
ILS research looks into the working hours of a working child in the theater industry
Last May 26, 2018, the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) organized a validation presentation and consultation forum for its research “Policy Analysis on the Issuance of Work Permit for Children in the Theater Industry based on Republic Act 9231” in Hotel Jen, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.
The research by Tecelyn B. Maramag was aimed at assessing the relevance of RA 9231 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations under DO 65-04 relative to the prescribed working hours for children engaged in the theater industry.
ILS tasked to head Hugot Batang Malaya booth during the 2018 World Day Against Child Labor
Last May 21, 2018, the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) attended the meeting of the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC) Knowledge and Advocacy Sub-Committee meeting hosted by the Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns (BWSC) at the Federation of Free Workers Bldg. in Malate, Manila.
Usec. Lagunzad shares wisdom with ILS on creating greater impact with its outputs
Last May 15, 2018, Department for Labor and Employment (DOLE) Undersecretary Ciriaco A. Lagunzad, newly-designated as the Undersecretary for Employment and Policy Support of DOLE, visited the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) and shared his wisdom and suggestions on influencing labor and employment policies and in honing their policy development strategies at the ILS iLearn conference room in Intramuros Manila
ILS in 4th National Career Advocacy Congress
The Institute for Labor Studies, through its Acting Deputy Executive Director Ahmma Charisma Lobrin-Satumba, attended the 4th National Career Advocacy Congress (NCAC), hosted by the Department of Labor and Employment DOLE) Region V Bicol, held at The Oriental Hotel in Legazpi City, Albay, Bicol on May 24-25, 2018.
Asec. Avila encourages IAC-RSM members to advocate to a greater numbers of stakeholders for best use of policy research recommendations
The Department of Labor and Employment Inter-Agency Committee on Research and Statistical Matters (DOLE-IAC-RSM) held its 2nd Quarter Meeting on 8 May 2018 at the iLearn Conference Room of the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) in Intramuros, Manila.
DOLE-ILS consults with tripartite partners on multi-employer bargaining
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) met with leaders of different labor groups and employers’ representatives during a forum discussing policies, practices and issues on multi-employer bargaining held on 11 May 2018 at the Ramada Hotel in Binondo, Manila.
The forum looked into the applicability of multi-employer bargaining with industries, type of workers and bargaining units within the context of emerging forms of work arrangements.
ILS plants trees in La Trinidad, Benguet
Last May 17, 2018, the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS), headed by Acting Executive Director Ahmma Charisma Lobrin-Satumba, planted trees in the Shilan Communal Forest in Barangay Shilan, La Trinidad, Benguet as part of the Institute’s contribution to the Green Our DOLE Program (GODP) of the Department of Labor and Employment, and also of the Greening Program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Documentation training for ILS staff
“If it is not documented, it did not happen,” was the opening statement of Ms. Joy Famador, the resource speaker of the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) for its Documentation Training conducted on 09 March 2018 at iLearn Conference Room, 5th Floor DOLE Building Intramuros, Manila..
ILS Kick-Off Activity for 2018 Women’s month Celebration
March 8, 2018, marked the formal kick-off of Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) activities for 2018 Women’s month celebration. This event, titled “Breaking the Glass Ceilings” was conducted at the iLearn Conference Room, 5th Floor DOLE Building, Intramuros, Manila.
