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Answer our survey to help us assess the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Philippine workforce and how it will transform the future of work.

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The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) is conducting a study on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Through this survey, the researchers will assess the readiness and responses of Philippine workers to AI integration and adoption in select industries (Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM), Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing).

This survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete. To access the survey form, kindly click the link: https://doleils01.surveycto.com/collect/emloyees?caseid=, or simply scan the QR code.

The data to be collected from this survey will be used for research and validation purposes only. All information collected from this survey shall be treated with utmost confidentiality in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and the ILS Privacy Policy.

TITLE AND REFERENCE NUMBER
Procurement for Printing of the 2023 ILS Annual Report (RFQ 2024-06-016)

The ILS needs a printing service capable of digital printing on FSC-certified paper with eco ink (vegetable or soybean oil.

APPROVED BUDGET FOR THE CONTRACT
PhP 30,000.00

MODE OF PROCUREMENT
Negotiated Procurement – Small Value Procurement
(Sec 53.9 of RA 9184)

DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION
18 June 2024 | 12:30 PM

Interested bidders may view and download bidding documents via this link: https://ils.dole.gov.ph/opportunities/osb

Quotations / bids must be submitted through the Online Submission of Bids (OSB) facility via this link https://bit.ly/OnlineSubmissionBids

Submitted bids that are not in compressed archive format and are not password protected, shall be automatically rejected. Any other form of submission such as manual/printed bid and bid submitted through email shall not be entertained.

For inquiries and clarifications, please email the ILS-BAC Secretariat at [email protected] or Ms. Marivie M. Fernandez at [email protected]

TITLE AND REFERENCE NUMBER

Relocation and Rebuilding of IT Infrastructure to the New ILS Office
(ITB 2024-06-004)

The ILS will transfer to its new Office Space. Relative to this, the project involves the installation of Network Cabling for LAN, Electronic Door Access, Access Points, CCTV system, and the rebuilding of the ILS server room. The project will also cover the relocation of existing ICT facilities from the current ILS Office to the project site. The project is expected to ensure and sustain the capacity of the Institute’s Local Area Network to interface and interconnect with the larger Government-wide electronic highway.

APPROVED BUDGET FOR THE CONTRACT

PhP 4,913,000.00 under the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA), 60 calendar days contract terms.

MODE OF PROCUREMENT

Public Bidding

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

17 June 2024 | 10:00 AM

DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION

01 July 2024 | 9:30 AM

Interested bidders may view and download bidding documents via this link: https://ils.dole.gov.ph/philgeps/

Quotations / bids must be submitted through the Online Submission of Bids (OSB) facility via this link https://bit.ly/OnlineSubmissionBids

Submitted bids that are not in compressed archive format and are not password protected, shall be automatically rejected. Any other form of submission such as manual/printed bid and bid submitted through email shall not be entertained.

For inquiries and clarifications, please email the ILS-BAC Secretariat at [email protected] or Ms. Marivie M. Fernandez at [email protected]

TITLE AND REFERENCE NUMBER
Procurement of Access Point
(ITB 2024-06-003)

The ILS will be conducting Public Bidding for the supply and delivery of Access Point for relocation and rebuilding of IT infrastructure to the new ILS Office.

APPROVED BUDGET FOR THE CONTRACT

PhP 350,000.00 under the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA),
50 calendar days delivery terms.

MODE OF PROCUREMENT

Public Bidding

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

18 June 2024 | 2:00 PM

DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION

01 July 2024 | 1:30 PM

Interested bidders may view and download bidding documents via this link: https://ils.dole.gov.ph/philgeps/

Quotations / bids must be submitted through the Online Submission of Bids (OSB) facility via this link https://bit.ly/OnlineSubmissionBids

Submitted bids that are not in compressed archive format and are not password protected, shall be automatically rejected. Any other form of submission such as manual/printed bid and bid submitted through email shall not be entertained.

For inquiries and clarifications, please email the ILS-BAC Secretariat at [email protected] or Ms. Marivie M. Fernandez at [email protected]

𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐇𝐈𝐍: 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐇𝐈𝐌 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐈𝐊𝐀-𝟏𝟐𝟔 𝐍𝐀 𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘𝐎 𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐖 𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐀𝐍

For the Advocacy and Publications Division

(1) Information Systems Analyst II (Republication)
Item Nos. ILSB-INFOSA2-5-2019
Salary Grade: 16
Basic Salary: ₱39,672.00 + PERA: ₱2,000.00

Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
• Experience: One (1) year of relevant experience
• Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
• Eligibility: Career Service (Professional) / Second Level Eligibility

General Duties:
The ISA II implements and monitors information and communication technology (ICT) resources and maintenance and does related work.

ILS adheres to the policy against discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, civil status, age, political affiliation, and/or indigenous group membership in the delivery of its recruitment, selection, and placement services. Applicants should submit the following documents to the ILS Job Application Online (JAO) at the ILS website (https://ils.dole.gov.ph/opportunities/jao) or via the QR code above, not later than
15 June 2024.

1. Fully accomplished under oath or notarized Personal Data Sheet (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) with a recent passport-sized picture (3.5cm x 4.5cm) and Work Experience Sheet (downloadable from www.csc.gov.ph);
2. Transcript of Records;
3. Certificate of eligibility / rating / license;
4. Training certificates (relevant only) (must be in accordance with List of CSC Recognized Training/Learning and Development Institutions at http://csi.csc.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/
2022/06/ALDI-as-of-June_2022-v1.pdf)
5. Latest performance rating (IPCR) for
government employees (if seeking promotion or transfer)

TITLE AND REFERENCE NUMBER
Procurement for Clerical Chair (RFQ 2024-06-016)

The ILS needs for the supply and delivery of Clerical Mesh Chair for the use of its employees.

APPROVED BUDGET FOR THE CONTRACT
PhP 50,000.00, 10 units

MODE OF PROCUREMENT
Shopping – Ordinary/Regular Office Supplies and Equipment (Sec. 52.1.b. of RA 9184)

DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION
13 June 2024 | 1:30 PM

Interested bidders may view and download bidding documents via this link: https://ils.dole.gov.ph/opportunities/osb

Quotations / bids must be submitted through the Online Submission of Bids (OSB) facility via this link https://bit.ly/OnlineSubmissionBids

Submitted bids that are not in compressed archive format and are not password protected, shall be automatically rejected. Any other form of submission such as manual/printed bid and bid submitted through email shall not be entertained.

For inquiries and clarifications, please email the ILS-BAC Secretariat at [email protected] or Ms. Marivie M. Fernandez at [email protected]

TITLE AND REFERENCE NUMBER
Procurement for Proofreader for Working Paper Series 2023 (RFP 2024-06-001)

The ILS – Advocacy and Publications Division will need a consultant who is an expert in style editing and proofreading of research studies/manuals/toolkits in developing a consistent and reader-friendly publication catering to its target audiences such as researchers, development partners, and national government agencies.

APPROVED BUDGET FOR THE CONTRACT
PhP 40,000.00

MODE OF PROCUREMENT
Negotiated Procurement – Small Value Procurement
(Sec 53.9 of RA 9184)

DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION
13 June 2024 | 1:30 PM

Interested bidders may view and download bidding documents via this link: https://ils.dole.gov.ph/opportunities/osb

Quotations / bids must be submitted through the Online Submission of Bids (OSB) facility via this link https://bit.ly/OnlineSubmissionBids

Submitted bids that are not in compressed archive format and are not password protected, shall be automatically rejected. Any other form of submission such as manual/printed bid and bid submitted through email shall not be entertained.

For inquiries and clarifications, please email the ILS-BAC Secretariat at [email protected] or Ms. Marivie M. Fernandez at [email protected]

For the Employment Research Division:

(1) Labor and Employment Officer II (Republication)
Item No. ILSB-LEO2-3-1998
Salary Grade: 13
Basic Salary: ₱31,320.00 + PERA: ₱2,000.00

Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: None required
• Training: None required
• Career Service Eligibility: Career Service
Professional/Second Level eligibility

General Duties:
The LEO II undertakes activities relating to the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Division’s programs, projects and systems, and does related work pertaining to the advancement of decent work.

ILS adheres to the policy against discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, civil status, age, political affiliation, and/or indigenous group membership in the delivery of its recruitment, selection, and placement services. Applicants should submit the following documents to the ILS Job Application Online (JAO) at the ILS website (https://ils.dole.gov.ph/opportunities/jao) or via the QR code above, not later than
07 June 2024.

1. Fully accomplished under oath or notarized Personal Data Sheet (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) with a recent passport-sized picture (3.5cm x 4.5cm) and Work Experience Sheet (downloadable from www.csc.gov.ph);
2. Transcript of Records;
3. Certificate of eligibility / rating / license;
4. Training certificates (relevant only) (must be in accordance with List of CSC Recognized Training/Learning and Development Institutions at http://csi.csc.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ALDI-as-of-June_2022-v1.pdf)
5. Latest performance rating (IPCR) for government employees (if seeking promotion or transfer)

We prefer all documents to be attached in one PDF filename:
Surname, First Name, Middle Initial.

Late and incomplete submissions will NOT be entertained.

Walk-in applicants will be assisted in uploading documents on the ILS JAO.

LOOK: ILS researchers now in data-gathering phase for 2024 studies

The research teams of the eight target studies by the Institute for Labor Studies are now in their data-gathering phase with surveys and focused-group discussions conducted in various regions of the country.

In line with the Labor and Employment Plan 2023-2028 (LEP), the ongoing research projects set to be completed by the end of fiscal year 2024 are the following:

1. Mental Health at Work: Determinants of a Safe and Healthy Workforce
2. Are we reAIdy?: An analysis of employer and workforce readiness of select industries for Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology
3. Updating of the National Green Jobs Human Resource Development Plan and Crafting of a Sectoral Human Resource Development Plan on Renewable Energy
4. Levering Labor Standards in Trade Negotiations: A Convergent Parallel Analysis on Employment Impact and Labor Provisions of Trade Agreements
5. Examining Just Transition in the Blue Economy of the Philippines
6. Revisiting the Social Amelioration Program in the Sugar Industry using the Transformative Social Protection Framework
7. Labor Management Councils and Grievance Machineries: Bipartite Dispute Mechanisms as Drivers of Industrial Peace
8. Benchmarking Good Practices in Labor Standards Compliance and Labor Management Relations

Full story here: https://ils.dole.gov.ph/policy-advocacies/media-resources/news/ils-researchers-now-in-data-gathering-phase-for-2024-studies

LOOK: ILS receives 'unqualified opinion' from COA for the 12th straight year.

The Institute for Labor Studies (ILS) has once again secured an 'unmodifed opinion’ from the Commission on Audit (COA) for its 2023 Financial Audit Report. This marks the 12th consecutive year that the Institute has received the recognition.

ILS Executive Director III Jeanette T. Damo expressed gratitude for the Institute having received the recognition. “This recognition gives us honor, inspiration, and motivation,” she stated. "It inspires us to continue striving for excellence and assures the public that we utilize public funds and resources efficiently, effectively, transparently, and with the utmost accountability”, Executive Director Damo added.

Full story here: https://ils.dole.gov.ph/policy-advocacies/media-resources/news/ils-receives-unqualified-opinion-from-coa-for-the-12th-time

ILS Publication 📝 | ILS Working Paper Series 2023

Toward a Human-Centered Agriculture Modernization: Cases from the Philippines

Employing a qualitative approach and case study design through select agriculture cooperatives producing the country’s priority commodities, which present the key insights from analyzing the institutions, strategy, and culture, this research found that it is essential to acknowledge the role of human capital productivity management to improve the competitiveness and technology adoption of agribusinesses in the country. This hoped to open doors for dialogues toward policy reforms and strengthen collaboration among relevant stakeholders so that more human-centered productivity management strategies will be implemented for the agriculture sector, especially in paying attention to utilizing human capital, gainsharing, and promoting productivity culture in the sector. Lastly, this research provided recommendations that may be considered for realizing the vision for agriculture modernization using a human-centered approach to productivity management.

Keywords: human capital, labor productivity, agriculture modernization, economy, Philippines

Download the full paper here: https://ils.dole.gov.ph/2023-research-papers/toward-a-human-centered-agriculture-modernization-cases-from-the-philippines

TITLE AND REFERENCE NUMBER
Procurement for Printing of the 2023 ILS Annual Report (RFQ 2024-05-015)

The ILS needs a printing service capable of digital printing on FSC-certified paper with eco ink (vegetable or soybean oil.

APPROVED BUDGET FOR THE CONTRACT
PhP 30,000.00

MODE OF PROCUREMENT
Negotiated Procurement – Small Value Procurement
(Sec 53.9 of RA 9184)

DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION
27 May 2024 | 1:30 PM

Interested bidders may view and download bidding documents via this link: https://ils.dole.gov.ph/opportunities/osb

Quotations / bids must be submitted through the Online Submission of Bids (OSB) facility via this link https://bit.ly/OnlineSubmissionBids

Submitted bids that are not in compressed archive format and are not password protected, shall be automatically rejected. Any other form of submission such as manual/printed bid and bid submitted through email shall not be entertained.

For inquiries and clarifications, please email the ILS-BAC Secretariat at [email protected] or Ms. Marivie M. Fernandez at [email protected]

ILS Publication 📝 | ILS Working Paper Series 2023

An Overview of Employment Generation of Select Ecozones in the Philippines

This study utilized a mixed-method research design, incorporating key informant interviews, desk reviews, and data analyses from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and other government agencies. This study looked into the employment generation of ecozones across the years. PEZA statistics indicated a rising employment trend in ecozones over the past decade, peaking in 2022 with 1.862 million workers, nearly double the initial figure of 909,266 in 2012. Demographically, ecozone employment consists of females, Filipino nationals, and regular employees directly hired by locators. Region-wise, the National Capital Region leads with 766,286 jobs, followed by Regions IV (524,481), VII (239,742), III (92,140), and VI (52,596) as of April 2023. Some factors contributing to this growth include technological advancements, increased demand for certain products, and plans for technology transfer, particularly in the manufacturing and IT sectors.

Keywords: ecozone, employment generation, emerging jobs, labor market bottlenecks

Download the full paper here: https://ils.dole.gov.ph/2023-research-papers/an-overview-of-employment-generation-of-select-ecozones-in-the-philippines

ILS Publication 📝 | ILS Working Paper Series 2023

Evolving a Governance Framework for Workers in the Gig Economy

Transformations in the world of work pose vast opportunities and adverse impacts on workers and employers. Such transformations largely contributed to the emergence of the gig economy. However, the prevailing institutional mechanisms and regulatory regimes are being challenged to respond effectively to the transformation. Using a qualitative method approach, this study seeks to gain a detailed understanding of gig economy governance and uncover new insights and opinions through key informant interviews and focus group discussions among participants from targeted sectors. Interviews revealed that the employment relationship of gig workers remains a contentious issue in the gig economy despite the presence of legal frameworks (i.e., test of relationship).

Keywords: gig economy, gig workers, gig governance, employment relationship, labor laws

Download the full paper here: https://ils.dole.gov.ph/2023-research-papers/evolving-a-governance-framework-for-workers-in-the-gig-economy

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION No. 2024-04
TITLE AND REFERENCE NUMBER
Procurement for Graphic Design
Software Subscription
(RFQ 2024-05-013)

Notice is hereby issued CANCELLING the above-mentioned project to modify the mode of procurement for this project.

The cancellation is pursuant to paragraph four of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) which provides that “The INSTITUTE FOR LABOR STUDIES reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract awarding accordance with Sections 35.6 and 41 of the 2016 revised IRR of RA No. 9184, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.”

This certification is issued for the guidance and information of all concerned.

REINERIO A. ALBA
BAC Chairperson
09 May 2024

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT No. 2024-02

TITLE AND REFERENCE NUMBER
Procurement for ISO 9001:2015
Standard Certifying Body
(RFP 2024-05-001)

The INSTITUTE FOR LABOR STUDIES (ILS) through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), would like to inform that the deadline for submission of bids for the abovementioned project scheduled on 09 May 2024; 1:30pm has been postponed due to a justifiable reason.

The BAC will set the new deadline for submission on 13 May 2024; 1:30pm and Bid Opening on the same date at 2:00pm via Zoom meeting.

This Notice is issued for the guidance and information of all concerned.

REINERIO A. ALBA
BAC Chairperson
06 May 2024

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION No. 2024-01

TITLE AND REFERENCE NUMBER
Procurement for Advocacy Materials
(RFQ 2024-05-014)

Notice is hereby issued CANCELLING the above-mentioned project to modify the mode of procurement for this project.

The cancellation is pursuant to paragraph four of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) which provides that “The INSTITUTE FOR LABOR STUDIES reserves the right to
accept or reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract awarding accordance with Sections 35.6 and 41 of the 2016 revised IRR of RA No. 9184, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.”

This certification is issued for the guidance and information of all concerned.

REINERIO A. ALBA
BAC Chairperson
03 May 2024