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QUEZON CITY – In line with the thrust of Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Francis N. Tolentino to strengthen service excellence and improve the delivery of public services, the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS), headed by Executive Director III Jeanette T. Damo, conducted its Management Review on 23 June 2026 at the ILS Conference Room in Quezon City as part of its continuing commitment to maintaining an effective Quality Management System (QMS).
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QUEZON CITY – In support of the 2026 World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL), the Institute for Labor Studies reaffirms its commitment to helping eradicate child labor through research, advocacy, and collaborative action, in line with the directive of Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Francis N. Tolentino to strengthen the protection and welfare of Filipino workers and their families.
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As the country observes National ICT Month this June 2026, the Institute for Labor Studies is highlighting how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the Philippine labor market by reshaping jobs, creating new opportunities, and driving demand for new skills across industries.
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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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As the country observes the National Month of Farmers and Fisherfolk this May 2026, attention turns to General Santos City - the Tuna Capital of the Philippines – and the workers who sustain one of the country’s most important export industries.