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QUEZON CITY - The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) convened a courtesy visit and dialogue with the Employers Confederation of the Philippines and Federation of Free Workers (ECOP-FFW) Bipartite Just Transition Committee on 08 September 2026 at the ILS Office in MegaOne Building, Santa Teresita, Quezon City to advance discussions on green jobs, decent work, and the country’s just transition agenda.

TAGAYTAY CITY — The Department of Labor and Employment and the Institute for Labor Studies, following DOLE Secretary Francis N. Tolentino's vision of constituting the National Academy of Labor Justice as the premier training arm of DOLE for labor adjudication education, conducted a benchmarking activity with the Philippine Judicial Academy today at the Judicial Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay City.

MANILA — Serving as the guest speaker during the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) Flag Raising Ceremony on 03 August 2026, Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) Executive Director Jeanette T. Damo reaffirmed the Institute's commitment to producing evidence-based labor and employment policy research and expressed gratitude to DOLE Secretary Francis "Tol" N. Tolentino for joining the celebration of ILS' anniversary and for his continued support of the Institute's work and contributions to the world of work.

QUEZON CITY — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), through the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS), is supporting regional efforts to strengthen labor market and social resilience as ASEAN labor officials convene for the 29th ASEAN Labor Ministers' Meeting (ALMM) and Related Meetings from 24 to 27 August 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

QUEZON CITY — The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) has completed data gathering for eight research studies that aim to provide evidence-based labor and employment issues, bringing the Department of Labor and Employment a step closer to strengthening policies and programs for Filipinos workers and enterprises.