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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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