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The Philippines joined world leaders in Doha, Qatar to advance global initiatives promoting fair wages, decent work, and stronger social protection– issues that continue to shape the lives of Filipino workers and millions of others worldwide.
Labor Undersecretary Warren Miclat represented the country at the Global Coalition for Social Justice Forum during the Second World Summit for Social Development, convened by the United Nations and chaired by International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert Houngbo.
Speaking on behalf of the Philippine government, Miclat said the country supports the commitments laid out in the Doha Political Declaration, particularly the call to implement the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions.
“The Philippines values this platform as an essential mechanism to deepen collaboration among ILO constituents toward fairness, inclusivity, and sustainability in the world of work,” he said in a statement.
Miclat detailed the Philippines’ ongoing efforts, including refining the methodology for a family living wage aligned with international standards, strengthening social protection, and expanding opportunities for decent and green jobs.
He added that the Philippines completed the validation of its national roadmap on decent jobs and social protection with the ILO, UNDP, and UNICEF. The roadmap is expected to guide policies in key sectors such as construction and transportation.
Miclat said this efforts aim to translate global commitments into concrete improvements for Filipino workers– from fairer pay to stronger sustainable jobs that adapt to a changing climate and economy.
As the Philippines prepare to assume the ASEAN chairman in 2026, he said DOLE will push to place labor market resilience and social justice at the center of the region’s priorities.
Miclat and Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian, who headed the delegation, also joined two high-level roundtable discussions on strengthening the pillars of social development and advancing the commitments of the Copenhagen Declaration toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Also part of the delegation were Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns Director Leilani Reynoso, Office of the Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Secretary Lorenzo Gadon, and Philippine Ambassador to Qatar Mardomel Celo Melicor.
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