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Manila – The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) presented the results of its Gap Analysis on ILO Convention 190 during a roundtable discussion (RTD) held last July 6 via Zoom.

The RTD with the theme, “A Workers’ Forum: Where are we on ILO Convention 190 Ratification in the Philippines?,” was convened in partnership with the International Labour Organization, Nagkaisa labor coalition, SENTRO (Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa) and the Department of Labor and Employment.

The Institute for Labor Studies’ (ILS) Information Systems Strategic Plan for the Fiscal Years 2021-2023 (ISSP FY 2021-2023) has been endorsed to the Department of Budget Management (DBM) by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

Manila – The Institute for Labor Studies’ John Emmanuel B. Villanueva, Acting Chief of the Employment Research Division, won the 2nd prize in the Young Researchers Competition for his presentation titled, “Political Dynasties and Human Development Investments: Evidence of Linkage from Rizal Province, Philippines.”

Mr. Villanueva presented his Master of Public Administration (MPA) thesis on political dynasties during the “Spatial Dimension of Sustainable Development” Session of the 13th World Congress of the Regional Science Association International (RSAI) held on 28 May 2021.

Manila - The Institute for Labor Studies successfully completed the conduct an external audit for its ISO 9001:2015 re-certification. The online audit was conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams last July 22 and was attended by all employees of the Institute.

Manila – ILS Executive Director Ahmma Charisma Lobrin-Satumba joined a select delegation from the Department of Labor and Employment that represented the Philippines in the 109th Session of the International Labor Conference (ILC).