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QUEZON CITY, Philippines (23 March 2026) – The Institute for Labor Studies, through Senior Labor and Employment Officer Ms. Franchesca Rose S. Castillo, presented its study on mental health in the workplace at the 5th Public Health Convention for Mental Health of the Department of Health (DOH) on 19 March 2026 at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria.

Quezon City — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), through its policy research arm, the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS), and in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), convened tripartite and civil society partners at the ILS office in Quezon City for a post-COP30 consultation on just transition.

LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU – Government leaders from ASEAN Member States (AMS) meet for the three-day High-Level Forum on Decent Work in the Platform Economy to discuss emerging challenges and opportunities in ensuring fair, inclusive, and sustainable work in the digital age.

MAKATI CITY –The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) actively participated in the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat’s Technical Visit in preparation for the Philippines’ 6th Trade Policy Review (TPR) scheduled in June 2026.

QUEZON CITY – The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) joined the global launch of the Employment and Social Trends 2026 report under the World of Work Series of the International Labour Organization (ILO), engaging with leading experts, research institutions, and social partners in examining the current state and future direction of global labor markets.