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PANAMA CITY – The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS), the policy research and advocacy arm of the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), participated in the Third Dialogue under the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP). The event was held from 22 to 23 May 2025 at the Megapolis Convention Center, Panama City, Panama. The global dialogue centered on the approaches to enhancing adaptation and climate resilience in the context of transition.

GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Researchers from the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) conducted a series of data collection activities in General Santos City from 13 to 16 May 2025, as part of its ongoing study, “Mapping the Just Transition Pathways of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Coconut, Fruits, and Processed Fruits in the Philippines through Global Economic, Social, and Governance (ESG) Regulations.” 

ILOILO CITY – The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) conducted a series of data-gathering activities at various sites in Iloilo City from 13 to 16 May 2025, as part of its ongoing study titled “Workers’ Perspectives on Company Practices in Labor Standards Compliance and Labor-Management Relations.”

QUEZON CITY – The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) met with key management representatives of ABS-CBN Corporation on 14 May 2024 at the Eugenio Lopez Jr. Communications Center in Diliman, Quezon City, as part of its initial creative industry research titled “Exploring Social Dialogue Mechanisms in Upholding Decent Working Conditions of Freelancers in Broadcast Media and Theater.”

PASIG CITY – The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) conducted the third leg of data gathering activities for its ongoing research titled “Gender and Development (GAD) in Labor Organizations: Strategies and Prospects" on 13 May 2025 at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) - NCR Pasig, Pateros, Mandaluyong, Marikina, San Juan (PAPAMAMARISAN) Field Office.