Statements and speeches

This page contains a selection of speeches and presentations given by officials of the ILO Manila Office. Inquiries about usage or reproduction of any materials should be sent by email.

2023

  1. Closing message at the National Conference of Employers in the Philippines

    28 June 2023

    ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo addressed the National Conference of Employers on Human-Centred Transitions for a Just and Sustainable Workplace held in Manila.

  2. Keynote address at the Shaping the Future of Shipping – Seafarer 2050 Summit

    26 June 2023

    ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlighted at the Shaping the Future of Shipping – Seafarer 2050 Summit the need for a new global social contract, including for the global maritime industry.

  3. Message at the Labor Day for workers in the informal economy

    23 May 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Labor Day for workers in the informal economy, 23 May 2023, Manila, Philippines

  4. Message of support at the Mobilizing Networks for Gender Equality, International Day for Women in Maritime 2023

    18 May 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Mobilizing Networks for Gender Equality, International Day for Women in Maritime 2023, 18 May 2023, Manila, Philippines via Zoom

  5. Message of support at the High-Level Labor and Employment Plan (LEP) consultation meeting

    04 May 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the High-Level Labor and Employment Plan (LEP) consultation meeting, 4 May 2023, Manila, Philippines

  6. Time to prioritize social justice

    01 May 2023

    ILO Director-General calls for a Global Coalition for Social Justice and a reshaping of economic, social and environmental policies to create a more stable and equitable future.

  7. Message of support at the Healthy Workplace Initiative launch

    28 April 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the ceremonial signing and launch of the Healthy Workplace Initiative, 28 April 2023, Manila, Philippines

  8. Keynote address at Solaire's annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work

    28 April 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at Solaire's annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work, 28 April 2023, Manila, Philippines

  9. Message of support at the Labor and Employment Plan 2023-2028 Luzon Consultation

    31 March 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Labor and Employment Plan 2023-2028 Luzon Consultation, 31 March 2023, Manila, Philippines

  10. Message of support at the Labor and Employment Plan 2023-2028 Mindanao Consultation

    27 March 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Labor and Employment Plan 2023-2028 Mindanao Consultation, 27 March 2023, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

  11. Message of support at the Labor and Employment Plan 2023-2028 Visayas Consultation

    16 March 2023

    By Ms Ma. Concepcion Sardaña, Senior Programme Officer, delivered on behalf of Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Labor and Employment Plan 2023-2028 Visayas Consultation, 16 March 2023, Iloilo City, Philippines

  12. Message of support from the UN in the Philippines at the 2023 International Women’s Day DigitALL Innovation and technology for gender equality

    08 March 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the 2023 International Women’s Day DigitALL Innovation and technology for gender equality, 8 March 2023, Manila, Philippines

  13. Message at the 2023 International Women’s Day DigitALL Innovation and technology for gender equality

    08 March 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the 2023 International Women’s Day DigitALL Innovation and technology for gender equality, 8 March 2023, Manila, Philippines

  14. Message of support at the TVET graduation and awarding ceremony in the construction industry

    01 March 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Message of support at the TVET graduation and awarding ceremony in the construction industry, 1 March 2023, Manila, Philippines

  15. Opening address at the regional training on strengthening labour migration programmes and services in Western Visayas

    27 February 2023

    By Ms Ma. Concepcion Sardaña, Senior Programme Officer, delivered on behalf of Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the regional training on strengthening labour migration programmes and services in Western Visayas, 27 February 2023, Iloilo City, Philippines

  16. Opening address at the Executive course for regional managers on strategic compliance planning

    06 February 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Executive course for regional managers on strategic compliance planning, 6 February 2023, Manila, Philippines

  17. Keynote address at the 2023 Talent summit: The impact of the future of work

    02 February 2023

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the 2023 Talent summit: The impact of the future of work of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (AmCham), 2 February 2023, Manila, Philippines

  18. Opening address at the Validation workshop on the Code of Conduct for private recruitment agencies and its monitoring

    26 January 2023

    By Mr Rex Marlo Varona, Project Coordinator of the Safe and Fair Programme, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Validation workshop on the Code of Conduct for private recruitment agencies and its monitoring, 26 January 2023, Manila, Philippines

2022

  1. Opening address at the Knowledge-building and advocacy webinar on the application of extended reality (XR) technologies in TVET and skills development

    16 December 2022

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Knowledge-building and advocacy webinar on the application of extended reality (XR) technologies in TVET and skills development, 16 December 2022, Manila, Philippines

  2. Opening address at the Strategic planning for gender mainstreaming in the promotion of compliance to labour standards and OSH in the rural sectors

    14 December 2022

    By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the Strategic planning for gender mainstreaming in the promotion of compliance to labour standards and OSH in the rural sectors, 14 December 2022, Manila, Philippines