Decent work for all newsletter: Microfinance improves livelihood of parents; school-based programme prevents child labour

In the Philippines, creating decent jobs, safe jobs that provide adequate income, as a strategy for men and women to work out of poverty with dignity and empowerment is at the heart of the common agenda.

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Microfinance improves livelihood of parents; school-based programme prevents child labour
By Mr Mitchell Duran, ILO-IPEC Manila

Local government supports work safety and health programme for farmers
By Mr Jesus Macasil Jr, ILO

DOLE: One agency working together
By Ms Lourdes Kathleen Cacho, ILO

Education, vocational training heal wounds of armed conflict
By Ms Ma. Concepcion Sardaña, ILO

ILO and local governments plan youth employment action
By Ms Maria Asuncion Ortiz, ILO Philippine Youth Employment Project

Philippines Development Forum

Skills development for economic empowerment and poverty reduction
By Ms Junko Nakayama, ILO

Employers discuss minimum wage fixing in the Philippines
By Ms Sanchir Tugschimeg, ILO

Labour standards enforcement
By Mr Jesus Macasil Jr, ILO

Celebrating working women
By Ms Minette Rimando, ILO

ADB launches core labour standards handbook

Must reads
- Guide to international labour standards
- ADB core labour standards