09-10 June 2026, Taipei – Building on the statement of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Francis N. Tolentino at the recently concluded 114th International Labor Conference, which emphasized that AI transitions must be human-centered and must protect the rights, welfare, and dignity of workers while supporting broader national development objectives, the Institute for Labor Studies, represented by Ms. Chelsea Nicole Pineda, Senior Labor and Employment Officer, presented the key findings of the 2024 ILS Working Paper, “Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Labor Market,” during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum titled “Preparing the Asia-Pacific Future Human Resources: Enhancing AI-Driven Workforce Capability and Expanding Participation,” held from 09 to 10 June 2026 in Taipei. Her presentation highlighted the dual impact of AI on the labor market, particularly its implications for job creation and job displacement.

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