Joint press release | 2 April 2014 http://www.ilo.org/manila/info/public/pr/WCMS_240034/lang–en/index.htm The International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the European Union (EU) convene Asian recruitment agencies in … Read More
The Daily Struggle of a Typhoon Haiyan Widow
The daily struggle of a Haiyan widow Jobs are the top priority for many of those whose livelihoods were shattered by Super Typhoon Haiyan. The situation is particularly challenging for … Read More
[VIDEO] 100 Days On, Haiyan Survivors Need More Jobs to Recover
Millions of workers have been affected by Typhoon Haiyan’s devastation, many of whom were in a vulnerable situation in the first place. The ILO has been responding by providing emergency … Read More
Lessons from Japan’s Tsunami to Aid Philippines Typhoon Haiyan Victims
For immediate release 19 February 2014 Lessons from Japan’s tsunami to aid Philippines Typhoon Haiyan victims Tokyo (ILO NEWS)-100 days after Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines, a high-level delegation organized … Read More
Rebuilding Livelihoods After Typhoon Haiyan
For immediate release 5 February 2014 Three months after Super Typhoon Haiyan hit parts of the Philippines, the ILO response programme is expanding with the support of the Governments of … Read More
Job Growth Remains Weak: PH in Global Employment Trends 2014
On the other hand, GDP growth in the Philippines continued to remain strong, with the economy growing by 6.8 per cent in 2013, supported by government spending on infrastructure. In … Read More