Employment promotion in the Philippines

With AusAID's support, the ILO implemented an emergency employment project to rebuild lives and restore livelihoods in Cagayan de Oro, Mindanano, Philippines (©ILO/M. Rimando).

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Pervasive and persistent poverty, especially in rural areas, high unemployment and underemployment and constraints to small and medium enterprises (SME) growth are a few of the challenges that the Philippines faces as it works to improve prospects for sustainable growth and decent work for all.

The ILO Country Office for the Philippines (CO-Manila) supports its tripartite constituents to promote coherent policies and integrated programmes for employment creation, enterprise and skills development.

The Employment Convention, 1964 (No. 122) requires action by governments to promote full employment. The ILO works with constituents in researching, developing and implementing programmes for, inter alia, micro finance support, entrepreneurship training, local economic development, youth employment and climate change adaptation. Disadvantaged youth, indigenous peoples, victims of human trafficking and families affected by calamities and conflict are some of the office’s priority groups.

For further information please contact:

ILO Country Office for the Philippines (CO-Manila)
19th Floor, Yuchengco Tower
RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue
1200 Makati City, Philippines
Tel: +632 8580 9900
Email

Key resources

The Philippine Employment Projections Model: Employment targeting and scenarios

Philippine Employment Trends 2015: Decent jobs crucial for inclusive growth

ILOSTAT Database

World Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2016