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QUEZON CITY – The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) has officially commenced its 1st Quality Management System (QMS) Internal Quality Audit (IQA) for Fiscal Year 2026, running from 11 May to 01 June 2026, as part of its continuing efforts to strengthen institutional processes and ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
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As the country observes the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month this May 2026, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) highlighted the importance of maintaining a balanced labor policy that welcomes foreign talent while safeguarding opportunities for Filipino workers.
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As the government explores alternative work arrangement, such as the President's recent implementation of a compressed workweek to address rising fuel costs and potential supply constraints, a 2020 study by the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) points to telecommuting as a complementary and sustainable solution. The study examines the institutionalization of telecommuting schemes as a deeper, more flexible approach to addressing evolving economic challenges.
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As global energy markets face renewed uncertainty amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Philippines is reinforcing its commitment to energy security through a forward-looking transition to renewable energy—anchored in building a skilled and future-ready workforce.
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The Philippines observes the last week of April as the "Rice Festival Week," an annual observance that underscores the central role of agriculture in ensuring food security and sustaining rural livelihoods. However, as the government intensifies efforts to modernize Philippine agriculture through technology, mechanization, and digital innovation, a key question emerges: who truly benefits from these transformations?