The ILO and the Government of the Republic of Korea have partnered to launch a new project aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and enhancing the workforce skills of young people to meet the evolving demands the construction sector.

MANILA, Philippines – The International Labour Organization (ILO) under the ILO/Korea Partnership Programme, is set to launch a new project aimed at advancing digital and green skills for youth in the ASEAN region. 

This initiative seeks to empower young people by enhancing their employability in the construction sector through programmes focused on green and digital skills. These enhanced skills are anticipated to drive the digital and green transformation of the sector.

The launch event will provide an in-depth overview of the new project, detailing its objectives and implementation plan, and will engage key stakeholders in the Philippines. The event is scheduled for Thursday, 26 June 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. in Manila in collaboration with the Embassy of Korea in the Philippines.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will deliver the keynote address, highlighting the evolving landscape of the construction sector and its implications for workforce development. Representatives from the ILO, the ASEAN Constructors’ Federation (ACF), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the Philippine Constructors Association (PCA), and the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) will also speak.

The project launch is open for media coverage. Interested journalists are invited to confirm their participation by email to Minette Rimando of the ILO Country Office for the Philippines.