The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) is holding its 46th National Conference of Employers on July 29-30, 2025, at the Manila Hotel, to address the critical “triple transitions” encompassing green, digital, and social aspects for a sustainable future. The conference, which...
With the next State of the Nation Address (SONA) fast approaching, the country’s leading group of employers is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to use the platform to declare his opposition to legislated wage hikes, maintaining that wage-setting should be left to regional wage boards. The...
The country’s leading group of employers said micro-entrepreneurs will be the most affected by the upcoming implementation of the ₱50 wage hike for private sector workers in the National Capital Region (NCR), warning that it could lead to job losses and business closures. The Employers...
The country’s leading group of employers said all future salary adjustments should be overseen solely by the regional wage boards, rather than through legislation that was recently left unapproved by Congress. “The regional wage board is not perfect, but that is the most objective and...
As the dust settles from the 2025 midterm elections, I find myself reflecting on what truly matters as we enter a new chapter in our national legislature. While politics continues to dominate the headlines, it 's our economy—our ability to attract investments, support small businesses, and...
The country’s largest group of employers is urging the government to allow companies to implement their own work-from-home schemes, rather than imposing an industry-wide policy, during the upcoming rehabilitation work on EDSA. With the preparatory works on the EDSA rebuild set to begin next...
With the dry season approaching, the government should allow companies to exercise “common sense” in implementing their health and safety policies, according to Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. In a recent interview, Ortiz-Luis said employers...
Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said he is open to the idea of employers shouldering their employees’ health insurance coverage amid controversies surrounding the state health insurer. Ortiz-Luis said the recent actions of the Philippine Health...
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a transformative framework for tackling global challenges while underscoring the critical role of partnerships in driving meaningful progress. By aligning with the SDGs, enterprises not only fulfill their commitment to responsible...
In 2024, the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) demonstrated its commitment to embedding sustainable development into its operations and programs by launching its Sustainability Program Roadmap. This ambitious initiative, developed in the spirit of “walking the talk,”...
The Leaders Forum (LF) continues to demonstrate the transformative power of social dialogue in addressing labor challenges, influencing national policy, and fostering sustainable development. In 2024, the forum’s collective actions resulted in meaningful achievements, including the development of...
To remain competitive in the global market, Philippine companies must adapt to the European Union's (EU) increasingly stringent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements. This shift toward formalized ESG practices is driven by legislation and a growing global focus on sustainability,...
