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The Institute for Labor Studies has released its report on the results of the July 2017 LFS round, which indicated some decent work gains, particularly in terms of generating quality employment.
The report discusses employment gains in public administration, construction, manufacturing, and IT-BPM related sectors. It also shows that while employment contracted by 1.9% year-on-year (from 40.954 million in July 2016 to 40.170 million in July 2017), underemployment rate notably eased to 16.3% from 17.4% over the same period.
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Manila –The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) took part in the regional dialogue, “Green growth for jobs and social inclusion: making the case for a just transition in Asia,” held last September 25-27 at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Malate, Manila.
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Manila – Institute for Labor Studies OIC-Executive Director Atty. Mary Grace L. Riguer served as the official representative of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) during the ASEAN Forum on Green Jobs Promotion held last September 14-15 at The Bazaar Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.
Atty. Riguer moderated Session II of the forum with the theme, “Experiences Sharing: Our Transition to Greener Business,” where a panel of business leaders from Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam talked about their sustainability solutions.
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The research paper of ILS Chief Labor and Employment Officer, Brenalyn A. Peji, was published in the September 2017 issue of the Samudra Report, which is the tri-annual publication of the International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF).
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Manila – The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) joined the “Consultation Session on Low-Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) and Forum on Green Jobs” held on September 29 at the Tycoon Centre, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The event was organized by the Philippine Business for the Environment (PBE).