Thirty years ago, 186 countries met in Copenhagen for the first Social Summit for Social Development. The gathering was the largest meeting of world leaders
Opinion
Various commentaries and analysis on news headlines, political views and pressing issues of the day…one’s opinion!
Asia and the Pacific at the crossroads: Time to drive growth through decent work in supply chains
[caption id="attachment_65897" align="aligncenter" width="748"] Kaori Nakamura-Osaka, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific[/caption] When we buy a shirt, use a mobile
Why Taiwan is a capable friend and partner in shared prosperity
As the Indo-Pacific region navigates rising uncertainty, mainly due to China’s aggression, Taiwan is calling for stronger cooperation with the Philippines, emphasizing shared heritage, democratic
From 1-5 down to history: Alex Eala’s nerves of steel
On National Heroes Day, Filipinos woke up to amazing news: Tennis hero Alexandra “Alex” Eala carved her name unto history with a breathtaking first-round victory
Need for tariffs doesn’t match America’s economic reality
Sweeping tariffs imposed by the United States on more than 90 countries including the Philippines have taken effect, and US President Donald Trump insists a
80 Years After Hiroshima: Danger Still Lurks
One of the worst man-made catastrophes happened exactly eight decades ago, and the story needs retelling so that such a tragedy never happens again. On
Why the controversy over the impeachment ruling?
The highest court of the land is now in the eye of a perfect political and judicial storm with its decision to block the impeachment
Losing more than money: Gambling addiction and broken lives
“We are doomed — unless we wake up.” That’s the warning posted on Facebook recently by Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Cardinal
A time to turn promises into reality
Today, June 30, marks not just another regular working day, but a political reset — the start of new terms for those who emerged victorious
Not just labour, but lifelines: Recognizing the essential role of Filipino domestic workers
On International Domestic Workers' Day, Khalid Hassan, Director of the ILO in the Philippines, recognizes the vital contributions of domestic workers and reaffirms the need

