The WWT aims to generate ideas and insights on the development and crafting of a labor diplomacy agenda of the Philippines towards protecting millions of OFWs around the globe.

“Labor diplomacy largely means international affairs or foreign policy that promotes the labor and employment goals of the country,” Cruz stressed. “Through labor diplomacy, we can advocate for support to the country’s labor and employment-related goals in international forums. Likewise, we can provide information on economic, social and political issues in the host countries, as well as labor market information, from which basis for policy-making and program development can be drawn.”

“We envision a labor diplomacy program that would be centered on advancing the labor and employment interests of the Philippines in its international affairs and would serve as an overarching framework for a people-centered management of Philippine international affairs,” said Cruz.

The WWT is a public forum organized by the ILS. A Trialogue is designed especially for issues on labor and employment that involve multiple stakeholders that need fast-tracked solutions. It is where emerging and urgent labor and employment issues and solutions are discussed among stakeholders and experts.

Press Release
Bryan Balco
Institute for Labor Studies, Department of Labor and Employment
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